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Ralph Ehrismann Wrote:Yes, I have
Its is a modified version of the c9720. It was used in two watches, the famous "Varion" Ref 5410 and the shown Ref 5306. This calibre is since quite a while on my whish list, but the watch on ebay is much too expensiv for me. (There the chain for the key is missing; the origial price 1979 was CHF 6'750.- env. €5500; it is my my rule to pay for a used watch about 50% of the "new" price) I know we should not discuss prices here, its just the history of it ;-)
I missed one for quite a resonable price due to my travel activity. (sitting in a plane during the auction)
regards
Ralph
Here the catalog page:
The "Varion" needed a key wound version of the c.9720. As he sale of the "Varion" war poor (high price), I suppose that the Ref.5306 is a follower for the already built key wound movements?!?
With their place in IWC's history book (revenues probably helped keep IWC afloat in those difficult time, untill the company got acquired).
Best regards
Mark
Last edited: 16 April, 2013 - 00:36
The "Varion" needed a key wound version of the c.9720. As he sale of the "Varion"
war poor (high price), I suppose that the Ref.5306 is a follower for the already built key wound movements?!?
Clearly this was a confused time and an existential crisis for the company. Thanks goodness for the appearance of Herr Blumlein shortly thereafter.
Regards,
Cliff