IWC

...aviators' inspired watch! Many of us here are familiar with the IWC Ingenieur ref. 866, the second generation of IWC Ingenieurs. They are quite rare as the production run for 866 counted probably only some 2000 pieces in the time period between 1967 an...  

Thanks for these informations, HSTE. So, does the story say that the AD in Angola was providing watches to the local army? Best, Nicolas

....were delivered to. I can only judge on the two that I own and it is rather "interesting" that those two went to a place which probably was not a prime spot for significant IWC sales. None of all my many other IWCs were delivered to Angola. Cheers, HST... 

I mean the 866 is a wonderful watch and I\'m very happy to get a "normal" version this year. Happy New Year Dean

....see your 866 once you have it in. Cheers, HSTE

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Cheers, HSTE

I love these old, purpose-built IWCs. Would love to assemble a collection including one these along with a selection of a few other pre-Richemont Marks and Aquatimers. I especially love the Porsche Design divers made for the German military, examples of w... 

Cheers, HSTE ...  

...one bottom left are such "AMAG" versions. Cheers, HSTE

Also cool that you have one of the watches on what I presume is the original IWC Velcro strap. As an aside, I wore a Tag Heuer Formula One on an aftermarket Velcro strap while I was a lifeguard and swim instructor many years ago and thought it a great alt... 

It seems your collection is limitless, HSTE And the Angolan back story is quite an intriguing aspect, too.

Fantastic, my friend! Me, I would be happy just having a 866... Best Blomman

... proportionned vintage watches with top notch movements. I also had the blue sunburst dial version which I however just sold (YES, this is a novelty: I sold a watch!) Cheers, HSTE