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MikeMan2727
·Hi all,
Just wanted to share my latest find with you since it isn't something I have ever seen before.
Last night I met up with a young man to complete the purchase of this watch. He told me that it was bought by his grandfather in the late 60s or early 70s, worn by him, then left in a drawer.
The watch is an IWC Ingenieur refernce 866AD. As some of you may know, I am a huge fan of the Ingenieurs and own a 666AD that took some time to track down in nice condition. The 866 features the improved 8541 reference with hacking feature. The case is also increased in size measuring 37mm.
What makes this special is the APRIOR dial (gold) with Tiffany & Co. branding. I haven't see this on an Ingenieur before. The crystal is quite dirty but the dial looks lovely. The 666ADs tended to age poorly but the gold in this dial likely prevented degradation.
The watch is running but will go straight to service. Lots of wrist cheese, time setting is stiff. However, all parts are correct and it looks unpolished.
I think I will get the hands relumed. There is quite a bit of lume loss on the minute and second hand. Since the rest if the watch is so lovely, I think relumed hands will really complete it.
Here are some quick and dirty pics. I will obviously update with pics after service!
Just wanted to share my latest find with you since it isn't something I have ever seen before.
Last night I met up with a young man to complete the purchase of this watch. He told me that it was bought by his grandfather in the late 60s or early 70s, worn by him, then left in a drawer.
The watch is an IWC Ingenieur refernce 866AD. As some of you may know, I am a huge fan of the Ingenieurs and own a 666AD that took some time to track down in nice condition. The 866 features the improved 8541 reference with hacking feature. The case is also increased in size measuring 37mm.
What makes this special is the APRIOR dial (gold) with Tiffany & Co. branding. I haven't see this on an Ingenieur before. The crystal is quite dirty but the dial looks lovely. The 666ADs tended to age poorly but the gold in this dial likely prevented degradation.
The watch is running but will go straight to service. Lots of wrist cheese, time setting is stiff. However, all parts are correct and it looks unpolished.
I think I will get the hands relumed. There is quite a bit of lume loss on the minute and second hand. Since the rest if the watch is so lovely, I think relumed hands will really complete it.
Here are some quick and dirty pics. I will obviously update with pics after service!
