IWC Yacht Club

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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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Congratulations. One of IWC's best vintage models, and their blue soleil dials were second to none in the industry.
 
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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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I'm just going to stick with the Riviera Beach Texas yacht Club 👍
 
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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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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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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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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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The bracelet is referred to as a "Ref. 11" by IWC:



Hope this helps,
gatorcpa
 
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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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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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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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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.