HSTE
[Omega Moderator]
4572
Wohoow, a true Connaisseur! I agree that the 1832, with its design, quality of make, quality of movement...
....and (unintended) limited production is one of the most underrated watches. And the 866 military dial is of course indeed almost in the „prototype“ category.
Cheers, HSTE
Hot day, cold steel. Four generations of IWC Ingenieur, all steel, steel bracelet and black dial.
Left to right: - ref. 666 AD (1958), produced from 1953 to 1958 - ref. 866 AD (1971), produced from 1967 to 1976; this is a rare military dial version - ref. 1832 (1983), produced from 1976/77 to 1984 in only 534 pieces - ref. 3508 (1990), produced from 1...
Nice collection!
Somehow the military dial one is my favourite, although they are all nice. I also liked the previous model (to the current generation). It's a shame to lose the Genta design.
Great family shot!
A 3521 black dial is on my list. Especially like the 666 & 3508 here. Cheers. G.
Fore in a row ! Very nice examples around one concept but very different in execution. I truly adore the 1832 - so organic and smooth in design and the pinnacle with the ES cal.
The Military dial 866 is close to Unique, there cant be more than a few dozen around, but all your examples are worth to be treasured.
Wohoow, a true Connaisseur! I agree that the 1832, with its design, quality of make, quality of movement...
....and (unintended) limited production is one of the most underrated watches. And the 866 military dial is of course indeed almost in the „prototype“ category. Cheers, HSTE
Thank you for your kind words. These all deserve `permanent` display but you only have 2 wrist and so many choices. Must feel like a `burden` ;-)
I agree with the prototype labeling for the 866 M, as i understand it these were offered to the Bund for trial and testing but never ordered or put in active use ? And never in the iwc catalogue. I wonder how IWC sold these, or did IWC give these to emplo...
As to the 866 "military dial": interestingly the two examples I had (I sold one of them) were both ...
… delivered to the IWC agent in Angola. Also, I have figured that the 5 documented examples that I have seen so far have all case numbers 18 13 xxx. One military dial 866 Ingenieur appears in the book of Toelke / King, called "IWC International Watch Co. ...
Maybe you are not sure but dont mind if i ask
What is the market price for ref 666? It is something i like to have in my collection.