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SOLD Vintage Blue Sunburst IWC Automatic

  1. timeismoney Dec 7, 2016

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    Hi All,

    Up for sale is an original IWC cal. 854B stainless steel automatic with a really lovely blue sunburst dial from the early 1970's. The stainless steel case still retains its original polish, it has a slight mark on the top left lug and bottom right lug which are visible at certain light but otherwise the case is super clean. The crown is also original "fish" crown with a slight ding on it, nothing major but should be noted. Despite the case width of 34mm (excluding the crown), the 40mm length give the watch a very modern sizing when worn and visually balanced on the wrist as well. It is very comfortable on the wrist and easily accommodate different attire. The reference number #2149xxx is consistent on the case back inside and out.

    The cal.854B automatic movement was serviced and running smoothly, the movement starts basically when you pick up the watch. However, I have no documentation of the service. The blue sunburst dial and stainless steel hands are original and in mint condition, the silver painted dot markers and the ebony inlaid stainless steel dial furniture is a treat to look at. It has a different look under different lighting condition and makes for a great daily wearer.

    Please consider the pictures below part of the description, all sales are final unless not as described. This sale is for watch head only and the strap is not part of the sale. I am asking $1800 net via Paypal or reasonably close offer will be entertained. Shipping is included for CONUS sale. International buyer to pay shipping of choice. Please PM me if you have any questions. Thank you OF for the space and thank you for looking.

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  2. WatchVaultNYC Dec 7, 2016

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    beautiful!
     
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  3. trackpad Dec 7, 2016

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    Another nice one. You're posting some nice vintage here of late.
     
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  4. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Dec 7, 2016

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    Blue and grey sunburst dials make me weak in the knees.
     
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  5. WatchVaultNYC Dec 7, 2016

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    In the market for grey, inspired by your DJ pic
     
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  6. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Dec 7, 2016

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    That one went on my list too. The question is fluted, castilated, or smooth bezel. Tapestry vs sunburst. They Grey DJ is just perfect. I currently have 2 grey sunburst watches a Bambino and a Seiko navigator timer.
     
  7. timeismoney Dec 10, 2016

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    Saturday Bump :coffee:
     
  8. timeismoney Dec 13, 2016

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    Tuesday bump and a price drop. $1650
     
  9. timeismoney Dec 19, 2016

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    Monday bump!
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  10. JohnSteed Dec 28, 2016

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    Nice!!
     
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  11. timeismoney Jan 6, 2017

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    New Year bump :)
     
  12. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Jan 6, 2017

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    I have this dial on a Yacht Club, and they are outstanding in person. Couple that with one of the best automatic movement ever produced...

    ::love::
     
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  13. timeismoney Jan 13, 2017

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    Weekend bump
     
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    Bump
     
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    Alternate bump
     
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    Monday bump
     
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    Wednesday bump