IWC Ingenieur Ref. 9701 'Crest of Oman'
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1985
This IWC Ingenieur SL Quartz, reference 9701, is a tonneau-shaped wristwatch produced circa 1985. The timepiece is constructed from 18K yellow gold, featuring a polished and brushed three-body case with a screwed-down case back and crown.
It is fitted with a sapphire crystal and a matching 18K yellow gold integral link bracelet with a concealed deployant clasp. The watch is accompanied by two additional bracelet links. The black dial exhibits a textured finish and is imprinted with the red crest of Oman. It includes applied luminous yellow gold baton indexes, an outer seconds track, an aperture for the date, and luminous yellow gold baton hands. Power is provided by a quartz movement.
The watch measures 40 mm in diameter with a thickness of 9 mm and an approximate overall length of 170 mm.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Dial
- Textured black with red crest
- Type
- Quartz wristwatch
- Maker
- International Watch Co., Schaffhausen
- Movement
- Quartz
- Reference
- 9701
- Dimensions
- 40 mm diameter, 9 mm thickness
- Case Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Serial Number
- 2280427
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- International Watch Co.
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The dial is rendered in a textured black finish and displays the red crest of Oman, signifying its specific market association. Applied luminous yellow gold baton indexes mark the hours, while an aperture at the three o'clock position displays the date. The time is indicated by luminous yellow gold baton hands. An outer track facilitates the reading of seconds and minutes. The dial, along with the case and movement, is stated to be signed by the manufacturer.
- Visible features
- • Textured black dial with red crest of Oman • Screwed-down crown on the case side • Integral link bracelet design • Date aperture positioned at the three o'clock mark
- Case and Bracelet
- The watch features a tonneau-shaped case crafted from 18K yellow gold, incorporating both polished and brushed finishes. The construction is of a three-body design, utilizing a sapphire crystal and a screwed-down case back to ensure water resistance. A screwed-down crown is integrated into the side of the case. The timepiece is attached to an integral 18K yellow gold link bracelet, which terminates in a concealed deployant clasp. The auction listing notes that the watch is provided with two extra links, which contribute to the stated approximate overall length of 170 mm plus the additional links.
- Condition and Attribution
- The auction description provides a grading system, placing the watch in the 'AA' category. The case is described as '3-8 Good' and noted as being 'Slightly scratched.' The dial is listed as '3-01 Good,' with original hands. The piece is attributed to circa 1985 and is specifically identified as an 'Ingénieur SL Quartz' model. All elements, including the dial, case, and movement, are reported as signed by International Watch Co.
Identification
- Reference
- 9701
- Serial number
- 2280427
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Condition report suggests overhaul is recommended at buyer's expense
- Research required: The specific nature of the movement beyond 'quartz standardization' is not detailed