if you do that I like that gold plated one on the bracelet so send me a message 馃榾
Good day all!
I was considering trading 2 connies (yes 2!) for an IWC cal. 89, let me enlighten you further!
I do not have the money to buy the IWC outright so I would have to release the connies as a clean trade.
When I saw the IWC it really spoke to me as beautiful in its simplicity, timelessness, class and quality.
Although I am new to vintage IWC I have researched this one and believe the dial to be original.
I do not consider myself a collector rather a vintage watch enthusiast and would like 1 heirloom piece and would like to wear and enjoy!! Although I need to be a little investment wise too about this potential trade!
Interesting! Your target Cal 89 looks original, and it is of course a great watch, that anyone would like to own at some time. But turn it round - if you are seriously prepared to turn in 2 nice Connies to acquire a proper heirloom with timeless simplicity, class, quality, and all that, then you should seriously research an Ingenieur. It might mean you need to save a little cash for a while, but you would never feel regret afterwards. I think you might with the 89.
If it helps, time is on your side. The 89 in the OP is a good one, but it's not unmissable, and not unrepeatable. Cal 89 had a long innings, and most of them came with the sort of elegance in case and dial that I think you are looking for. Good luck!
I would not, unless that cal. 89 is inside a Mark XI 馃榿
Nevertheless, I鈥檇 lean more towards the trade. You already have an Omega, and it might serve you and your collection better if you diversify. I would like to see some cash on top of the IWC, though.
I thought cash on top of the trade would be good but the gold cap connie needs a service and the seller needs to make something out of the trade.
I calculated that the financial loss on the Connie's would be $150 on what I paid for them.
How come you can鈥檛 make something out of the trade? 馃槈 The point is moot, anyway, since you鈥檝e decided to keep the connies.
That IWC is gorgeous and much rarer in South Africa than the Connies, which are good watches but much easier to find here.
NKB - if you鈥檙e in Cape Town, did you find the IWC at a vintage jeweler in the CBD? I was admiring a similar gold IWC in the window of a shop on Long Street yesterday. Was wondering if it might be the same watch.
In comparison $1300 for the cal. 89 is an attractive price.
In comparison $1300 for the cal. 89 is an attractive price.
