62 Discussions and CommentsMember since Dec. 16, 2003
Dear all,
I have recently acquired a 3511. Tried as I did, trying to make some sense from the instruction booklet, I could not dislodge the compass from the case.
May I find out from owners of this watch of any special method, saving sheer brute force, to remove the compass from the case?
Not sure exactly what the issue is --you don't want to remove the compass. Instead, the time dial flips up, and then the compass dial is the bottom half. It stays on the bracelet. There is a button near the lugs that allows the time dial to flip up; you can see that if you Google "IWC 3511" and look at some for sale images.
62 Discussions and CommentsMember since Dec. 16, 2003
Thanks Michael! I appreciate your answer.
The compass is *supposedly* removable. When it is removed, I can rest it flat on the map. I realized that the compass works just as well in the watch (which was the innovation anyway) but wanted to explore all the little things promised by the instruction booklet as a new owner.
The instruction booklet said, 'with a little force...'. I don't know the extent of this 'little force' so I did not try too hard to remove it. Thought there must be a special technique to remove it from seasoned operators of this beautiful watch.
924 Discussions and CommentsMember since Oct. 26, 2006
There is most probably nothing wrong with the watch. As IWC states, one has to use some force. And I do understand your concern, as the watch bracelet, the lugs and joints may feel a bit fragile to put too much force while holding the watch.
I would recommend to exercise a bit more force, however in a controlled manner. Hold steady and fast the correct parts of the watch (bottom, not the bracelet) and then pull gently but firm the compass out of its holder. E.g. with your finger nails under the granulated ribbon of the compass.
Reason why it is removable is that it is the way to use mirror compasses and others. One has to be able to project the observation made lifely onto the map, and vice versa. Hence the reason why a transparent compass is used and hence the reason why it should be removable (to be transparent). But this would lead us too far in this post.
I hope I manage to post a picture together with this text, and I whish you much joy de-assembling the compass. btw. you will notice the circular spring that was holding your piece together.
3,723 Discussions and CommentsMember since March 28, 2001
Well done, Rob, very informative! Is it your watch? You being on-line again gives me a chance to get an aswer to an unanswered question, I guess you might know. I'll pull the thread to the top of the list.
Kind regards, Paul, wearing yellow gold Portuguese Perpetual Calendar: nothing to pull at, except the crown
What you do may not be so important, but it is very important that you do it well. (my variation of a saying by Gandhi)
62 Discussions and CommentsMember since Dec. 16, 2003
Thank you Rob! But my efforts are so far unsuccessful. But I managed to rediscover an old sketch of the original kompassuhr from F.A. Porsche in an old IWC publication.
I have recently acquired a 3511. Tried as I did, trying to make some sense from the instruction booklet, I could not dislodge the compass from the case.
May I find out from owners of this watch of any special method, saving sheer brute force, to remove the compass from the case?
Thank you!
Last edited: 27 February, 2011 - 08:11
Hopefully this helps.
Regards, Michael
mfriedberg@iwcforum.com
Last edited: 5 April, 2012 - 19:53
The compass is *supposedly* removable. When it is removed, I can rest it flat on the map. I realized that the compass works just as well in the watch (which was the innovation anyway) but wanted to explore all the little things promised by the instruction booklet as a new owner.
The instruction booklet said, 'with a little force...'. I don't know the extent of this 'little force' so I did not try too hard to remove it. Thought there must be a special technique to remove it from seasoned operators of this beautiful watch.
Last edited: 27 February, 2011 - 08:11
As IWC states, one has to use some force. And I do understand your concern, as the watch bracelet, the lugs and joints may feel a bit fragile to put too much force while holding the watch.
I would recommend to exercise a bit more force, however in a controlled manner. Hold steady and fast the correct parts of the watch (bottom, not the bracelet) and then pull gently but firm the compass out of its holder. E.g. with your finger nails under the granulated ribbon of the compass.
Reason why it is removable is that it is the way to use mirror compasses and others. One has to be able to project the observation made lifely onto the map, and vice versa. Hence the reason why a transparent compass is used and hence the reason why it should be removable (to be transparent). But this would lead us too far in this post.
I hope I manage to post a picture together with this text, and I whish you much joy de-assembling the compass. btw. you will notice the circular spring that was holding your piece together.
Ciao, Rob
Last edited: 27 October, 2011 - 10:21
Kind regards,
Paul, wearing yellow gold Portuguese Perpetual Calendar: nothing to pull at, except the crown
What you do may not be so important, but it is very important that you do it well. (my variation of a saying by Gandhi)
Last edited: 23 October, 2011 - 13:31
For those who love this watch.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Last edited: 27 February, 2011 - 08:11