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My last addition of 2011 ( I suppose )...

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    Mr. Tonny Berteloot
    Moderator 3612 posts
    30 Dec 2011, 4:48 p.m. 30 Dec 2011, 4:48 p.m.
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    Ok, Fedex arrived a bit late, but there it was, my watch I bought by surprise this week. Yes by surprise because I had no intention to buy another IWC this year. As collectors you surely can understand when a rare ( very rare ) bird passes, it is hard to resist the call for buying it.
    The watch ? Let's play a little game ; I will give some hints. Here we go ;

    It is not a limited edition, but rumours are that only 100 to 150 of these were made...

    Was made when U2 and the Simple Minds had their first big hits...

    Has some family members from the same period...

    More hints will follow

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    Mr. Zoltan Kovács
    Insider 62 posts
    30 Dec 2011, 4:55 p.m. 30 Dec 2011, 4:55 p.m.
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    There many hints pointing towards a 5251 Portofino, if this is the case, nice catch! If not, nice catch as well! Regards,

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    Shing
    Master 2998 posts
    30 Dec 2011, 4:59 p.m. 30 Dec 2011, 4:59 p.m.
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    Hi Tonny, would it happen to be this piece ?

    i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l497/vanhalen812/Unusual%20or%20Eye%20on%20rare%20pieces/earlyIWCmoonphase.jpg

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    Mr. Tonny Berteloot
    Moderator 3612 posts
    30 Dec 2011, 5:08 p.m. 30 Dec 2011, 5:08 p.m.
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    Nice try of both ; the 5251 came in my collection earlier this year.
    A few more hints ;

    A flat crystal

    No strap, has a bracelet

    An automatic

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    Mr. Tonny Berteloot
    Moderator 3612 posts
    30 Dec 2011, 5:17 p.m. 30 Dec 2011, 5:17 p.m.
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    Two last hints that should make it easier ;

    If darth vader had a watch, it would have been this one

    "ticon"

    Have fun guessing

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    Shing
    Master 2998 posts
    30 Dec 2011, 5:20 p.m. 30 Dec 2011, 5:20 p.m.
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    ref 3500 ?

    if so, many congratulations Tonny !

    www.iwcforum.com/Vintage/3500DealersBook.jpg

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    Mr. Tonny Berteloot
    Moderator 3612 posts
    30 Dec 2011, 6:09 p.m. 30 Dec 2011, 6:09 p.m.
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    Well done Shing, indeed the black Ocean 2000.
    I will post some pics tomorrow. Found it in great condition.

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    M.L. Chan
    Insider 81 posts
    30 Dec 2011, 7:05 p.m. 30 Dec 2011, 7:05 p.m.
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    Hello Tonny,

    haha, 3509 my guesess.

    i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k566/iwcollector/L1000675a.jpg

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    roberto muraglia
    Master 2108 posts
    30 Dec 2011, 7:31 p.m. 30 Dec 2011, 7:31 p.m.
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    Congratulations Tonny! I like your new watch! :)

    Lucky you it's not Dart Vader's watch, because it would be an Omega (a model has this nickname).

    And then, IWC is always in the fair ones' side :)

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    Mr. Andrew Thomas
    Master 5816 posts
    30 Dec 2011, 9:46 p.m. 30 Dec 2011, 9:46 p.m.
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    Congratulations Tonny. Great catch.
    Looking forward to your next post with pics.

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    Mr. Norbert Scheepers
    Master 2703 posts
    30 Dec 2011, 10 p.m. 30 Dec 2011, 10 p.m.
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    Great addition Tonny. A real IWC classic. Congratulation!

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    Mr. Alan Ross
    Master 5742 posts
    31 Dec 2011, 12:31 a.m. 31 Dec 2011, 12:31 a.m.
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    I bet Nelson has one of those.

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    Greg Chalk
    Master 2077 posts
    31 Dec 2011, 12:52 a.m. 31 Dec 2011, 12:52 a.m.
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    Alan Ross has written:

    I bet Nelson has one of those.

    The crab or the watch?

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    Nelson Herring
    Master 2726 posts
    31 Dec 2011, 3:29 a.m. 31 Dec 2011, 3:29 a.m.
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    The UK Greg has written:
    Alan Ross has written:

    I bet Nelson has one of those.

    The crab or the watch?

    I can tell you for sure I do not have crabs :^)

    Nelson

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    8541
    Master 4488 posts
    31 Dec 2011, 4:12 a.m. 31 Dec 2011, 4:12 a.m.
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    Tonny, great catch!

    And a real nice addition to your collection.

    2011 has been a great IWC year for you Tonny, and I wish you well to wear his grand "black watch" in good health.

    Best regards
    Mark

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