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A little IWC cal. 89 eye-candy

  1. adam78 Ω 2

    adam78 Adam @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 2, 2016

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    I debated with myself whether this should go in the "High-End" watch forum, and decided that IWC probably shouldn't, though others might disagree. In any case, another of the wonderful photos from my collection which @Optimizer13 took a couple of weeks ago during a visit.

    Make sure to click on the image for the high-resolution photo.
     
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  2. cicindela Ω 2

    cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 2, 2016

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    The turned lug in gold
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  3. Tony C. Ω 2

    Tony C. Ωf Jury member Apr 2, 2016

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    Beautiful examples. I have what is almost certainly the same reference as Adam's gold watch, albeit without the Arabic numerals.

    These are very high quality watches, and have no real weaknesses that I can discern. Some of the gold models feature the highest-quality embossing (of the markers) that I have ever seen.

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  4. ulackfocus

    ulackfocus Apr 2, 2016

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    My lone IWC left - a 1966 18ct ultra-thin turtle lug reference 1210 caliber 401:

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    EDIT - the caliber 401 is the ultra-thin version of the caliber 89.
     
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  5. calalum

    calalum Apr 2, 2016

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    Really sweet, guys.
     
  6. alam Ω 1

    alam Apr 2, 2016

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    I also enjoy candy...;)
     
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  7. ulackfocus

    ulackfocus Apr 2, 2016

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    Ribbon lug ::love::. 37mm of rose gold artwork. Still my biggest flip regret. :oops:
     
  8. NT931 Ω 1

    NT931 Apr 2, 2016

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    Ahhh, such beautiful watches from you guys!

    @adam78 , not just lovely watches, but lovely pics from @Optimizer13 too

    Here's my only cal 89, which used to belong to 2 other members on this thread (guys, I'm looking after this one for my grandson!)

    Still looking for a SS 36mm cal 89 with arabic 3,6,9,12 dial like Adam's... the hunt goes on!
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  9. cicindela Ω 2

    cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 2, 2016

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    The "Magnificent Turtle" :thumbsup:
     
  10. gatorcpa Ω 2

    gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Apr 2, 2016

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    I'm expecting a visitor from the East...


    No, not him. But here is a picture.

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    Arriving on flight #1828;):)
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  11. Private_Doberman

    Private_Doberman Apr 2, 2016

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    P1010212.jpg My Yacht Club.... So very fond of this watch.
     
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  12. adam78 Ω 2

    adam78 Adam @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 2, 2016

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    I think three members -- I was the first on that one, and I still regret selling it...but as long as it stays in your collection for your grandson, I can live with that!
     
  13. alam Ω 1

    alam Apr 2, 2016

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    Elegant pieces indeed! ...and who says the acronym/name IWC is a turn off? :p
     
  14. CanberraOmega

    CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Apr 2, 2016

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    Mine says hi
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  15. ulackfocus

    ulackfocus Apr 2, 2016

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    Yes, Nigel is the 4th. As mentioned above, it's still my most regrettable flip too.
     
  16. NT931 Ω 1

    NT931 Apr 3, 2016

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    I'm indeed privileged then - 3 very esteemed members before me :thumbsup:
    I'm pretty much a white metal kinda guy, and this is the only RG watch I have, but I love it dearly. ::love::
     
  17. Maybe

    Maybe Apr 22, 2016

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    Working man's Patek, right?
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  18. noelekal Ω 2

    noelekal Home For Wayward Watches Apr 22, 2016

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    Lovely thread here. It's always gratifying to see IWCs featuring the caliber 89 movement.

    I need to take an updated photo of mine.
     
  19. Northernman Ω 2

    Northernman Lemaniac Apr 22, 2016

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    Cal 89 Yacht Club.
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  20. zambo

    zambo May 21, 2016

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    Lovely c89 Yacht Club - mine (which I wear daily) is the traditional c8541 version but as a keen collector of vintage IWC I am still looking for a nice gold c89 as a keeper. I particularly like cicindela's turn in lug model and Tony's is a a real cracker with the absence of Arabic numerals.

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