Thanks Lou. Actually, it's one of those models and brands that often sits in plain sight, yet under the radar. In this case, though, it is a very nice first generation example, and comes with the original box and GF bracelet.

Oh, and while I rarely have any concerns for my own safety, when it comes to vintage watches I can appreciate Double Security.

 

Oooo, is it a Movado?

 

2 days from Germany to NY - that's impressive.

 

Not a chronometer, and I gave one big, albeit apparently subtle hint already...

 

ding-ding!

A first generation DS (i.e. Double Security):

 

Is that like Double Secret Probation?

And there's a turtle on the back!

 

Thanks. Funny thing is that I got it for about half of what a simpler, GF beads-of-rice bracelet with an IWC logo would go for on its own!

 

Exactly. GF made nice bracelets, but the premium paid for some of them is rather hard to justify.

 

Nah, you haven't been paying close attention. I only tend to write lengthy posts on watches that are very difficult to find! On a more serious note, as the best examples of the most sought after (or important) models tend to appreciate in value over time, it could be argued that our little obsession isn't entirely irrational.

 

That's a cool caseback too!