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WITHDRAWN Revised price! IWC ingenieur 866 ad. Remarkable Blue sigma dial. Unpolished and stunning.

  1. tmw57 Feb 3, 2020

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    It is with a truly heavy heart that I let go of this grail. But circumstances dictate the sale. I hunted for years to find this one and got it from a private collector overseas.

    It was serviced by Superior Watch in Brooklyn two years ago. At that time, nos hands and crystal were installed. Purists, fear not, as I am including the original hands that are in excellent condition.

    Dial: exceptional sigma dial that is flawless with an amazing "micro bubble" patina that I occasionally see on other 866 Ingenieurs.

    Hands: nos and relumed to match dial. The astute observer will see that the seconds hand is short. That is because it was meant for an 812 Aquatimer! So yes, a mistake. But the included original seconds hand is in excellent condition and the lume matches the other hands.

    Case: excellent and unpolished with sharp original chamfers. A few superficial scratches on case, case back and bezel.

    Movement: pristine and serviced two years ago.

    Bracelet: original to watch and excellent. It is sized for my 6.75" wrist but is a bit loose and has one more adjustment on the clasp. I am also including an extra link so it should easily fit wrists of up to 7.125".

    Please do not hesitate to ask for more pics and info.

    Just reduced to $8.2K ONRO. PP friends or bank transfer OK.

    Fedex/Parcelpro to lower 48 is on me. Overseas will split shipping with buyer.

    Sorry, no trades as I am in strict sell-off mode.

    Thanks for the space OF! Cheers, Todd

    Mods: please delete the sentence below if it is not allowed:

    I currently have three watches for sale on OF. A nice discount will be given if you purchase two or more at the same time.


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  2. tmw57 Feb 4, 2020

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    Folks,
    I made a pricing error. After checking around a bit (after the listing) I realized that the initial price of $13K is more along the lines of dealer pricing.
    So now reduced to a much more palatable $10K ONRO.
    Sorry for my mistake-
    Todd
     
  3. tmw57 Feb 6, 2020

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    Now reduced to $9K ONRO
     
  4. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Feb 6, 2020

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    These blue 866 dials are extraordinary, and their beauty is impossible to fully capture in photographs. They don't appear on the market often, and especially in this condition.

    GLWTS!
     
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  5. tmw57 Feb 8, 2020

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    Now $8.8K
     
  6. tmw57 Feb 10, 2020

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    Now $8.6K ONRO
     
  7. tmw57 Feb 12, 2020

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    Let's try $8.5K
     
  8. tmw57 Feb 16, 2020

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    OK, how about $8.3K ONRO?
     
  9. tmw57 Feb 18, 2020

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    Now $8.2K ONRO
     
  10. tmw57 Feb 19, 2020

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    Bump
     
  11. tmw57 Feb 23, 2020

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    another bump
     
  12. tmw57 Aug 13, 2020

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    return from exile bump
     
  13. bardamu Aug 13, 2020

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    If I could afford it, I'd jump on this immediately! Gorgeous watch.
    GLWS!
     
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  14. tmw57 Aug 13, 2020

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    Thanks man. It kills me to sell it..
     
  15. timeismoney Aug 13, 2020

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    Lovely example! Great seller, GLWTS
     
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  16. tmw57 Oct 19, 2020

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    more bump
     
  17. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Oct 19, 2020

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    Have you thought about consigning it with Hodinkee? That might be a better venue for it at this point.
     
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  18. Dan S Oct 19, 2020

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    Good to see you back, Todd. I was worried that the COVID got you.
     
  19. tmw57 Oct 19, 2020

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    Thanks Dan, I was stuck out of the country for five months and came back in July...
     
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  20. tmw57 Sep 16, 2021

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    Withdrawn. Don't think I can part with it just yet. Love it too much.
    cheers,
    Todd
     
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