IWC Yacht Club

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efauser

·Jan 31, 2017

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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Tony C.

·Jan 31, 2017·Ωf Jury member

Congratulations. One of IWC's best vintage models, and their blue soleil dials were second to none in the industry.

 

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Bill Sohne

·Jan 31, 2017·Bill @ ΩF

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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WatchVaultNYC

·Jan 31, 2017

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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cicindela

·Jan 31, 2017·Steve @ ΩF

I'm just going to stick with the Riviera Beach Texas yacht Club 👍

 

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marturx

·Jan 31, 2017

Me too!

Very fond of the model, and on s/s bracelet even more

 

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WatchVaultNYC

·Jan 31, 2017

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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efauser

·Jan 31, 2017

marturx

Me too!

Very fond of the model, and on s/s bracelet even more

That's exactly what I need. Is there a bracelet number that fits?

 

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Sgt_Bilko

·Feb 4, 2017

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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efauser

·Feb 4, 2017

Sgt_Bilko

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

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:XukAAOSwnHZYVsxg

 

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Sgt_Bilko

·Feb 4, 2017

Does this help? It's all I have at the moment.

 

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efauser

·Feb 4, 2017

That works, thanks. Nice bracelet.

 

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Northernman

·Feb 4, 2017·Lemaniac

Throwing in my cal89 ref 2611.
Not many around.

 

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WatchVaultNYC

·Feb 4, 2017

Yes, looking for a Cal 89 version!

 

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gatorcpa

·Feb 4, 2017·ΩF InvestiGator

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

Hope this helps,
gatorcpa

 

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Northernman

·Feb 4, 2017·Lemaniac

WatchVaultNYC

Yes, looking for a Cal 89 version!

According to sources only very few were made. I have heard a total of 720 pieces in the stainless steel case.

 

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WatchVaultNYC

·Feb 4, 2017

Northernman

According to sources only very few were made. I have heard a total of 720 pieces in the stainless steel case.

Well it means I better snap one up when I see one!

 

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Sgt_Bilko

·Feb 4, 2017

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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marturx

·Feb 4, 2017

The IWC boom is yet to be seen

 

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efauser

·Feb 4, 2017

Sgt_Bilko

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.

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