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  1. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Jan 31, 2017

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    There's a certain irony, given the name of the watch, that it took nearly two months to arrive from Germany. Ultimately, it was worth the wait. It needs a resurfacing on the lugs and the engraving on the back removed but, for the price, it's worth the extra expense. Thanks to @dougiedude and ulackfocus for the guidance.
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  2. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Jan 31, 2017

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    Congratulations. One of IWC's best vintage models, and their blue soleil dials were second to none in the industry.
     
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  3. Bill Sohne Bill @ ΩF Staff Member Jan 31, 2017

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    Hi @efauser

    Fantastic watch.... one of my favorites.. !!! @Tony C. told you the Blue dial is better then the grey !!!


    Good Hunting

    Bill
     
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  4. WatchVaultNYC Jan 31, 2017

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    This was before I got it serviced (plus clean up on the crystal). These watches are tremendous bang-for-the-buck, especially compared to say an Ingenieur

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  5. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Jan 31, 2017

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    I'm just going to stick with the Riviera Beach Texas yacht Club :thumbsup:
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  6. marturx Jan 31, 2017

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    Me too!

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    Very fond of the model, and on s/s bracelet even more
     
  7. WatchVaultNYC Jan 31, 2017

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    For me, silver dial on black strap is the quintessential no-nonsense look.

    Took this pic today, in honor of the thread!
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  8. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Jan 31, 2017

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    That's exactly what I need. Is there a bracelet number that fits?
     
  9. Sgt_Bilko Feb 4, 2017

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    I'll try to do a proper picture of this one later. This is the blue dial with a Gay Freres vintage bracelet.

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  10. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Feb 4, 2017

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    I'm looking for a bracelet. Do you have a photo of the info on the clasp? I know the proper bracelet is an IWC ref. #10. Found this one on eBay without end links. Not sure if the price is in line or not. http://www.ebay.com/itm/IWC-YACHT-C...201431?hash=item282a4a41d7:g:XukAAOSwnHZYVsxgPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
     
  11. Sgt_Bilko Feb 4, 2017

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    Does this help? It's all I have at the moment. $_573.jpg $_579.jpg
     
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  12. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Feb 4, 2017

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    That works, thanks. Nice bracelet.
     
  13. Northernman Lemaniac Feb 4, 2017

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    Throwing in my cal89 ref 2611.
    Not many around.

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  14. WatchVaultNYC Feb 4, 2017

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    Yes, looking for a Cal 89 version!
     
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  15. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Feb 4, 2017

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    The bracelet is referred to as a "Ref. 11" by IWC:

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    Hope this helps,
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  16. Northernman Lemaniac Feb 4, 2017

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    According to sources only very few were made. I have heard a total of 720 pieces in the stainless steel case.
     
  17. WatchVaultNYC Feb 4, 2017

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    Well it means I better snap one up when I see one!
     
  18. Sgt_Bilko Feb 4, 2017

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    I'm curious to know how others would rank this Yacht Club compared to other vintage watches from the same era, such as an Omega Constellation or Rolex for example? I read an article a while back that may be of interest http://mansfinelife.com/2015/03/09/...t-club-an-avant-garde-answer-to-the-datejust/

    A few months ago I showed a picture of my vintage collection to a watchmaker including a couple Rolex, several Omegas, a Heur and others. The one he immediately picked out and raved about was this IWC, saying it was a very underrated watch.
     
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  19. marturx Feb 4, 2017

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    The IWC boom is yet to be seen
     
  20. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Feb 4, 2017

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    That article is what got me interested in the Yacht Club.