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IT IS HIP TO BE SQUARE ( bis )

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  • last reply by Larry Seiden 8 Mar 2022
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    Mr. Tonny Berteloot
    Moderator 3573 posts
    27 Feb 2022, 6:09 p.m. 27 Feb 2022, 6:09 p.m.
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    Some weeks ago, I made a post about square IWC models in my collection.

    I am very happy I could find another one to add to that collection, the ref
    3279.

    It is a bit of a special one, not only a patented closing mechanism for the
    case and a special bracelet, I believe unique to this watch, but also for the
    caliber.

    The cal 3254 was a JLC based movement, chosen because it was slimmer than the
    own cal 8541. After some time, in 1984 ,the cal 3254 was updated to the ref
    3258, with main difference the added fine regulator.

    The case is 32 x 40 mm and only 7,5mm high and very comfortable to wear
    with the bracelet.

    Any other collectors have one ?

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    Mark Fleminger
    Master 3201 posts
    28 Feb 2022, 2:30 p.m. 28 Feb 2022, 2:30 p.m.
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    Congratulations Tonny

    It's a very cool and interesting square watch

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    Catherine
    Master 1009 posts
    2 Mar 2022, 6:25 p.m. 2 Mar 2022, 6:25 p.m.
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    Is the dial email Tonny?

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    Mr. Tonny Berteloot
    Moderator 3573 posts
    2 Mar 2022, 7:20 p.m. 2 Mar 2022, 7:20 p.m.
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    Rhodium plated, was poor light, will make a better picture

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    Ben
    Master 1963 posts
    2 Mar 2022, 11:09 p.m. 2 Mar 2022, 11:09 p.m.
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    Very cool piece in a great package. Nice find Tonny! I see that this reference
    also was sold with a blue dial - quite beautiful;)

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    Cromagnonman
    Insider 410 posts
    3 Mar 2022, 7:29 a.m. 3 Mar 2022, 7:29 a.m.
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    Yes of course "Hip to be square"

    here is one from 1957. Equipped with a Cal. 402 comining in an 18k YG case.

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    Cromagnonman
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    3 Mar 2022, 12:18 p.m. 3 Mar 2022, 12:18 p.m.
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    And here goes another one.

    It is a Ref. 32376. Quite elegant timepiece when worn on the arm. Equipped
    with Caliber 3254 (JLC based).

    Really love it.

    - Cromangnonman

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    Mr. Tonny Berteloot
    Moderator 3573 posts
    3 Mar 2022, 12:26 p.m. 3 Mar 2022, 12:26 p.m.
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    a few square
    ones in my oldies box

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    Cromagnonman
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    3 Mar 2022, 1:01 p.m. 3 Mar 2022, 1:01 p.m.
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    Hi Tonny,

    if this was not a non-commercial forum, then of course I would ask for a
    package price for the whole box? ;-))

    br

    Cromagnonman

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    Catherine
    Master 1009 posts
    3 Mar 2022, 4:03 p.m. 3 Mar 2022, 4:03 p.m.
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    That 3276 is a bonny looker Crom...how deep is it?

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    Cromagnonman
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    3 Mar 2022, 6:52 p.m. 3 Mar 2022, 6:52 p.m.
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    Hi Caterine,

    the 3276 is 7.5mm slim

    br Cromagnonman

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    Cromagnonman
    Insider 410 posts
    3 Mar 2022, 7:09 p.m. 3 Mar 2022, 7:09 p.m.
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    Here is its sister in matte blue

    Ref. 32276 square with a matt blue dial. Made in early 80's Calibre 3258.

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    Cromagnonman
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    3 Mar 2022, 7:31 p.m. 3 Mar 2022, 7:31 p.m.
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    Old and Square but nevertheless hip also.

    Caliber 76, produced in 1928. 18CT YG case with engravings on the side.

    -

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    Cromagnonman
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    3 Mar 2022, 7:39 p.m. 3 Mar 2022, 7:39 p.m.
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    More Rectangular than Square

    Caliber 87, made in 1931. Steel Case.

    -

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    Mark Fleminger
    Master 3201 posts
    3 Mar 2022, 8:18 p.m. 3 Mar 2022, 8:18 p.m.
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    WOW!!!! What a spectacular beauty!

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    Catherine
    Master 1009 posts
    3 Mar 2022, 9:48 p.m. 3 Mar 2022, 9:48 p.m.
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    7.5mm with a sapphire,, a date and centre sweep very sexy-rexy.

    Gerald just loved shifting company insignia's around a dial.

    Thanks for showing, what a treat.

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    Catherine
    Master 1009 posts
    3 Mar 2022, 10:08 p.m. 3 Mar 2022, 10:08 p.m.
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    The same flat blue was used on giuliano's no date 866...pp and i think omega
    also used it..78 ish.

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    Larry Seiden
    Master 1243 posts
    8 Mar 2022, 10:54 p.m. 8 Mar 2022, 10:54 p.m.
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    Ref
1876Sadly, no
    longer mine. Purchased in 2003 and sold to another member of this forum. I
    love the date at 4:30

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