Thoughts on First Vintage IWC

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Superpacker

·Mar 10, 2023

This is actually my first vintage watch. I posted recently that I was looking for a simple gold IWC dress watch. Here’s what I got. I paid $1k. All edges are still very sharp. Dial is clean. Just need to get it serviced.

 

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gatorcpa

·Mar 10, 2023·ΩF InvestiGator

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Nice vintage IWC!
gatorcpa

 

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Oku

·Mar 10, 2023

Nice one!
36mm?

 

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Superpacker

·Mar 10, 2023

Thanks! 33mm

 

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tinkercompanies

·Mar 11, 2023

great buy. what are you doing with the strap?

 

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Superpacker

·Mar 11, 2023

I actually do leatherwork for a hobby so I’m going to make a few straps - first a tan pebbled calf and a chocolate brown gator

 

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HaniWylde

·Mar 11, 2023

Those are the deal ! And congratulations

 

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hoshimachi

·Mar 20, 2023

One thing to look out for in these vintage IWC dress watches is a potential re-dial. I think people "print" the logo on these days (I don't know how exactly), making it harder to tell if a redial has been done.
Your watch looks fine to me (although I am still a novice) and is very fairly priced. Congrats!

Edited: Mar 20, 2023

 

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chronolux

·Mar 23, 2023

that’s amazing condition for a vintage watch, have you tried different straps with this model?

 

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steversaurus

·Mar 28, 2023

Those vintage IWCs make wonderful dress watches. Classy, timeless design.

 

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daderaz

·Apr 19, 2023

This watch is the proof that you can still find vintage watches at a fair price.
Just get out of the usual brands.
Well done.

 

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osterman

·Jul 18, 2023

Dial looks good to me.
Excellent catch.
Under 36 mm you can get some real treasures like this for an affordable price.