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Summer Contest with Prize: Seeing a Different Side of IWC

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  • last reply by RAVE 29 Aug 2012
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    whichwatch
    Master 2824 posts
    22 Aug 2012, 1:35 p.m. 22 Aug 2012, 1:35 p.m.
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    We've all seen loads of pictures of the beautiful faces of IWC's that adorn our wrists. But how often does anyone see the reverse? Does anyone even notice?

    Just for fun, here's a contest for you with a fine IWC prize: this brand new never worn stealthy black IWC cap in a stealthy carrying bag.

    www.fototime.com/%7BF9CFC2BC-461B-41E2-B598-98AC8E58F4FA%7D/origpict/1.jpg

    The Contest

    I have posted below 10 pictures of the reverse side of IWC watches cleverly numbered 1 to 10. Your task is to identify the correct base Reference Number for each.

    To enter the contest, simply do the following:

    1. In response to this post, post a photo of the reverse of any IWC watch you own or wish you owned.

    2. Identify the correct reference number for each picture and email your list of answers to whichwatch at roadrunner dot com prior to Wednesday August 29 at 9am New York time. Do not post your answers here – we don't want to spoil the challenge for others. I am after the reference number not the name, so for example a correct answer would be “3227”, not “Ingenieur”.

    3. Each day I will post the scores of entrants received to that point so you can see how you did relative to others.

    4. Contest closes Wednesday August 29 at 9am New York time at which time I will draw a winner at random from all entries.

    A couple of tips:

    • No rear covers have been removed. If you see a movement, the watch has a display back.

    • Look carefully. Some reverses are similar but have small differences or other clues to the proper identity.

    and one big hint:

    • if you're stuck, steer yourself downstairs. The basement is often a good place to find the answer.

    Let the games begin!

    Watch 1
    www.fototime.com/%7B0CE2599D-54CC-4E08-B5E6-2D7DFEBFABB7%7D/origpict/7.jpg

    Watch 2
    www.fototime.com/%7B8F406685-B5B6-4C6F-B708-A31FE0A9B13C%7D/origpict/9.jpg

    Watch 3
    www.fototime.com/%7B8E067E9D-0801-47AC-9A5D-4A895B497BB4%7D/origpict/11.jpg

    Watch 4
    www.fototime.com/%7B60C99E11-DD8B-401B-AC6D-84C7F8DCE677%7D/origpict/12.jpg

    Watch 5
    www.fototime.com/%7BD3B25F4C-03F1-47AD-BB5C-EBBCCF46F2C1%7D/origpict/14.jpg

    Watch 6
    www.fototime.com/%7B8CE44709-B078-460F-B44A-221DF22587D4%7D/origpict/14a.jpg

    Watch 7
    www.fototime.com/%7B5371D31A-366E-42AC-B9CA-DAEE89DEF7A2%7D/origpict/16.jpg

    Watch 8
    www.fototime.com/%7B0FF25348-6A70-41CF-BD37-8AB2B67669FE%7D/origpict/19.jpg

    Watch 9
    www.fototime.com/%7B2FCF67DF-ADF4-413C-9651-B3886EB10322%7D/origpict/20.jpg

    Watch 10
    www.fototime.com/%7B531F61FC-6C25-4079-A215-A3DD977C45A7%7D/origpict/21.jpg

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    Waimar
    Connoisseur 191 posts
    22 Aug 2012, 1:46 p.m. 22 Aug 2012, 1:46 p.m.
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    Very cool contest!
    This will take some research which in turn will be much enjoyed :)

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    Mr. David Hills
    Master 694 posts
    22 Aug 2012, 2:07 p.m. 22 Aug 2012, 2:07 p.m.
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    Fantastic idea Dick!

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    Mr. Alan Ross
    Master 5742 posts
    22 Aug 2012, 2:27 p.m. 22 Aug 2012, 2:27 p.m.
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    Dick,
    Very clever...hmmmmm...

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    Mr. Jeronimo Guimaraes
    Master 1043 posts
    22 Aug 2012, 2:36 p.m. 22 Aug 2012, 2:36 p.m.
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    Hi Dick,
    Great idea, showing us all these beautiful bottoms!!! ;-)

    Cheers

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    Shing
    Master 2998 posts
    22 Aug 2012, 2:46 p.m. 22 Aug 2012, 2:46 p.m.
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    very cool contest - ok, better get cracking !

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    8541
    Master 4484 posts
    22 Aug 2012, 2:56 p.m. 22 Aug 2012, 2:56 p.m.
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    Dick, very cool.

    And I think that maybe, it's not only a contest but a test to me to see if I can really actualy avoid that Jubilee Jump right now.

    Absolutely supper post....now, what was the reference number of the Deep One?

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    Mr. Alan Ross
    Master 5742 posts
    22 Aug 2012, 3:28 p.m. 22 Aug 2012, 3:28 p.m.
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    shing has written:

    very cool contest - ok, better get cracking !

    Can I bet that Shing will be the first to answer correctly? LOL

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    Mr. Kevin J. Devine
    Master 2227 posts
    22 Aug 2012, 3:54 p.m. 22 Aug 2012, 3:54 p.m.
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    Great idea Dick, working on it.

    Regards,
    kevin

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    KS Low
    Master 585 posts
    23 Aug 2012, 4:26 p.m. 23 Aug 2012, 4:26 p.m.
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    Dick, I hope this one works because it's a watch I am hoping to acquire.
    i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g428/kslow693/P1000092.jpg

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    Dirk Janssen
    Master 761 posts
    23 Aug 2012, 4:30 p.m. 23 Aug 2012, 4:30 p.m.
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    Here are my Portuguese sisters ...

    i110.photobucket.com/albums/n92/Tiark/Uhren/IWC/Portugieser%20Automatic/AutomatikPortugieserWerke-kleingros.jpg

    i110.photobucket.com/albums/n92/Tiark/Uhren/IWC/Portugieser%20Automatic/AutomatikPortugieserWerke-grossklei.jpg

    Very entertaining contest and pastime, Dick - thank you.

    Dirk

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    Shing
    Master 2998 posts
    23 Aug 2012, 4:57 p.m. 23 Aug 2012, 4:57 p.m.
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    here's a few of my own:
    i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l497/vanhalen812/390204%20or%2006%20Yacht%20Club/presentation5.jpg
    i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l497/vanhalen812/5251%20original%20Portofino/L1050688.jpg

    and this one would be really nice to have :)

    i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l497/vanhalen812/Siderale%20Day/L1040210.jpg

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    Kelvin Leung
    Master 646 posts
    23 Aug 2012, 5:25 p.m. 23 Aug 2012, 5:25 p.m.
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    whichwatch has written:

    We've all seen loads of pictures of the beautiful faces of IWC's that adorn our wrists. But how often does anyone see the reverse? Does anyone even notice?

    Just for fun, here's a contest for you with a fine IWC prize: this brand new never worn stealthy black IWC cap in a stealthy carrying bag.

    Sounds like fun. Dick, I sent you my guesses already via email. Please check.

    ...and here is the "back" of one of my watches...
    im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a2dd05b3127cceffe5ff60b4fb00000010O00EZOGjhqxYtAe3nw8/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

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    8541
    Master 4484 posts
    23 Aug 2012, 7:18 p.m. 23 Aug 2012, 7:18 p.m.
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    I don't believe this! It's been out there more than 24 hours, and you bunch aint cracked it yet (Or no one is daring enough to give it a shot - because your scared to embarrass yourselves?)

    Dick has you all stumped!~

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    Mr. Robert Haas
    Graduate 26 posts
    23 Aug 2012, 7:53 p.m. 23 Aug 2012, 7:53 p.m.
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    Hard to guess?

    img471.imageshack.us/img471/8931/rimg0039xq6.jpg

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    Mr. Alan Ross
    Master 5742 posts
    23 Aug 2012, 9:08 p.m. 23 Aug 2012, 9:08 p.m.
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    Bill Barker and I made a joint submission...

    And here are a few backs...

    i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/lndblr/DSC000631.jpg

    i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/lndblr/44da8b1a.jpg

    i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/lndblr/06536f34.jpg

    i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/lndblr/2b2dbf05.jpg

    i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/lndblr/e7f1357f.jpg

    i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/lndblr/bd15f0a9.jpg

    i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/lndblr/L1020068.jpg

    i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/lndblr/P1000310.jpg

    i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/lndblr/P1000058.jpg

    i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/lndblr/DSC03104.jpg

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    8541
    Master 4484 posts
    23 Aug 2012, 9:17 p.m. 23 Aug 2012, 9:17 p.m.
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    Foul!

    Dick, is that a yellow or red card? Joint submission Alan and Bill!

    Next you know Dick some fellows in Singapore will claim "reserve bench support" from out of The Netherlands and submit a winning bid!

    Great post - and we will all learn from it when the results / details are released.

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    Bill B.
    Master 6724 posts
    23 Aug 2012, 9:46 p.m. 23 Aug 2012, 9:46 p.m.
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    8541 has written:

    Foul!

    Dick, is that a yellow or red card? Joint submission Alan and Bill!

    Next you know Dick some fellows in Singapore will claim "reserve bench support" from out of The Netherlands and submit a winning bid!

    Great post - and we will all learn from it when the results / details are released.

    Lol. Multiple brains work only in theroy. If you have a multiplier effect, .5 brain times .5 brain equals only a .25 brain at work. I suspect my contribution could have some serious miscalculation.

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