{"product_id":"case-264-iwc-aquatimer-automatic-yellow-dial-ref-iw3290","title":"Case #264 — IWC Aquatimer Automatic Yellow Dial  Ref. Iw356806","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"96\" data-start=\"57\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase #264 — IWC Aquatimer Automatic Yellow Dial  Ref. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eIw356806\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"221\" data-start=\"98\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"109\" data-start=\"98\"\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active Investigation\u003cbr data-end=\"133\" data-start=\"130\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"147\" data-start=\"133\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good Pre-Owned\u003cbr data-end=\"170\" data-start=\"167\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"180\" data-start=\"170\"\u003eScope:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box, Card, and Papers\u003cbr data-end=\"205\" data-start=\"202\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"214\" data-start=\"205\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2011\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"226\" data-start=\"223\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"245\" data-start=\"228\"\u003e🔎 Case Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"435\" data-start=\"247\"\u003eBright, bold, and far less common than its black-dial siblings, the \u003cstrong data-end=\"344\" data-start=\"315\"\u003eIWC Aquatimer Yellow Dial\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those pieces that quietly becomes harder to find the longer you collect watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"861\" data-start=\"437\"\u003eReleased during IWC’s modern Aquatimer era, this reference combines the brand’s serious dive credentials with a dial color rarely seen in the lineup. The \u003cstrong data-end=\"622\" data-start=\"591\"\u003ehigh-visibility yellow dial\u003c\/strong\u003e was designed with legibility in mind — a nod to professional diving instruments where contrast and clarity matter most. It also gives the watch a striking presence on the wrist, setting it apart from the more common monochrome Aquatimers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1084\" data-start=\"863\"\u003eThis example dates to \u003cstrong data-end=\"893\" data-start=\"885\"\u003e2011\u003c\/strong\u003e and is presented in \u003cstrong data-end=\"947\" data-start=\"914\"\u003every good pre-owned condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing normal signs of careful wear consistent with age. The case and bezel remain strong, and the dial and crystal present very well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1378\" data-start=\"1086\"\u003eThe watch includes its \u003cstrong data-end=\"1134\" data-start=\"1109\"\u003ebox, card, and papers\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong data-end=\"1171\" data-start=\"1140\"\u003ebox itself shows honest age\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the inner pillow experiencing some flaking and minor residue visible on the exterior wrapping — a common issue with IWC boxes from this period. The watch itself, however, remains the star of the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1595\" data-start=\"1380\"\u003eYellow-dial Aquatimers surface far less frequently than their black or blue counterparts, making them an appealing option for collectors looking for something a bit more distinctive within the IWC dive watch lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1600\" data-start=\"1597\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1622\" data-start=\"1602\"\u003e🕰️ The Evidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2118\" data-start=\"1624\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1638\" data-start=\"1624\"\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e IW3290 (Yellow Dial Variant)\u003cbr data-end=\"1670\" data-start=\"1667\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1680\" data-start=\"1670\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e IWC Aquatimer Automatic\u003cbr data-end=\"1707\" data-start=\"1704\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1716\" data-start=\"1707\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003cbr data-end=\"1735\" data-start=\"1732\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1749\" data-start=\"1735\"\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42 mm\u003cbr data-end=\"1758\" data-start=\"1755\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1768\" data-start=\"1758\"\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e External\/Internal Rotating Dive Bezel System\u003cbr data-end=\"1816\" data-start=\"1813\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1828\" data-start=\"1816\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapphire\u003cbr data-end=\"1840\" data-start=\"1837\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1849\" data-start=\"1840\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-Visibility Yellow with Luminous Markers\u003cbr data-end=\"1897\" data-start=\"1894\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1910\" data-start=\"1897\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e IWC Automatic Mechanical Movement\u003cbr data-end=\"1947\" data-start=\"1944\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1968\" data-start=\"1947\"\u003eStrap \/ Bracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rubber Dive Strap\u003cbr data-end=\"1989\" data-start=\"1986\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2006\" data-start=\"1989\"\u003eBracelet Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable Dive Strap\u003cbr data-end=\"2031\" data-start=\"2028\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2052\" data-start=\"2031\"\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 m\u003cbr data-end=\"2061\" data-start=\"2058\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2070\" data-start=\"2061\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2011\u003cbr data-end=\"2078\" data-start=\"2075\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2094\" data-start=\"2078\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box, Card, and Papers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2328\" data-start=\"2120\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2140\" data-start=\"2120\"\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2143\" data-start=\"2140\"\u003eVery good pre-owned condition with normal signs of wear. Dial and crystal are clean. Original box shows age-related wear including pillow flaking and minor residue on exterior wrapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2333\" data-start=\"2330\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2362\" data-start=\"2335\"\u003e🌟 Collector Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2636\" data-start=\"2364\"\u003eIWC’s Aquatimer line has long been respected for combining \u003cstrong data-end=\"2475\" data-start=\"2423\"\u003eserious dive capability with refined engineering\u003c\/strong\u003e. While black dial variants dominate the secondary market, \u003cstrong data-end=\"2591\" data-start=\"2534\"\u003eyellow dial versions were produced in smaller numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them notably harder to source today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2806\" data-start=\"2638\"\u003eCollectors often seek these brighter dial variants because they capture the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2772\" data-start=\"2714\"\u003etool-watch spirit of professional dive instrumentation\u003c\/strong\u003e while remaining unmistakably IWC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2811\" data-start=\"2808\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2840\" data-start=\"2813\"\u003e🌟 Celebrity Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3004\" data-start=\"2842\"\u003eThe Aquatimer line has been worn by professional divers, explorers, and enthusiasts who appreciate its rugged capability and engineering-driven design philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3009\" data-start=\"3006\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3036\" data-start=\"3011\"\u003e🧾 From the Case File\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3277\" data-start=\"3038\"\u003e“Recovered with box, card, and papers. Very good pre-owned condition dating to 2011. Original box shows typical age-related wear, but the watch itself remains strong. Yellow dial variant — far less common than the standard configurations.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3282\" data-start=\"3279\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3303\" data-start=\"3284\"\u003e🗝️ BST Verdict\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3568\" data-start=\"3305\"\u003eCase #264 offers something collectors rarely see: a \u003cstrong data-end=\"3386\" data-start=\"3357\"\u003eyellow-dial IWC Aquatimer\u003c\/strong\u003e with full documentation from its original era. Between the bold dial, serious dive pedigree, and relative scarcity, it’s a piece that stands apart from the typical Aquatimer lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3611\" data-start=\"3570\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-end=\"3611\" data-start=\"3573\"\u003eEvery case deserves a closer look.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Street Timepieces","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55008290439471,"sku":null,"price":3100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5359\/5439\/files\/IMG_2871.jpg?v=1773191760","url":"https:\/\/bakerstreettimepieces.com\/products\/case-264-iwc-aquatimer-automatic-yellow-dial-ref-iw3290","provider":"Baker Street Timepieces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}