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 Post subject: IWC Vintage Aquatimer
PostPosted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 6:54 am 
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My new toy arrived yesterday, an IWC Vintage Collection Aquatimer. The Vintage Collection is being phased out at the end of this year and production is now limited. I had to wait two months and I know another guy who has been waiting for three. So I was anxious to finally receive it.

I really like the somewhat different look -- an updated version of the original Aquatimer from the 60s. The second crown is for the internal rotating bezel. It has the in-house 80111 movement and a display back.

Adding another black-dialed watch has made me realize that I have to sell my silver-dialed TOC, there just isn't enough contrast between dial and hands for my old eyes. Then I'll pick up the black version.

Excuse the quickly-taken photos. Next week I hope to do a glamour shoot.

I'm beginning to see the light on the whole Breitling box thing...
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Factory fresh
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And the wrist shot...
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Yesterday before the UPS man arrived, I hiked to a nearby summit for some sunrise photos. Beautiful scenery and a new watch make for a good day.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 10:24 am 
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Really nice piece. Congrats.

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PostPosted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 10:36 am 
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That is amazing very nice looks good on you and also the box looks nice as well as the watch.
Love IWC.

Thank for posting. :D :D

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PostPosted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 11:39 am 
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congrats, David ! very nice, wear it in health !
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Very nice I like it a lot. Congrats! Great sunrise picture too.
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Very nice, looks great on your wrist!

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PostPosted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 12:50 pm 
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Thanks guys. We can always count on each other to co-enable our addictive behavior. :wink:

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PostPosted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 2:53 pm 
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Now that is a sharp watch. Vintage design with modern touch ups are some of my favorite designs and you IWC is no exception
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That's a great looking watch: the nicest IWC I've seen in a while.
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