Got a call from IWC in Dubai to see the Jubilee collection in the flesh - pulled the trigger on the spot. White dial with a Santoni brown/black alligator was just too good to pass. The watch should have come with that strap out of the box; really compliments the blue dial as well.
Many thanks to all the people in the boutique, very helpful.

Current vs 150 year comparison of blue and white dials:

Differences between the blue versions are way more pronounced. The white laquer dial really has to be seen in the flesh, I have yet to see a picture that does it justice. I feel that the numeral printing process just sits better on the white laquer dial vs the blue, even though both are beautiful.
Limited edition blue dial showdown (apologies for the light reflections). 150 years vs "Al Jalila foundation" Dubai limited edition (200 pieces) with Eastern Arabic numerals:

...and yes I tried to see if that red/brown strap would go with the new blue dial; not my cup of tea entirely but here it is:
