{"product_id":"iwc-yacht-club-ii-in-steel-and-yellow-gold-oman-green-khanjar-linen-dial-ref-4512-from-original-owner-family-w3891","title":"IWC Yacht-Club II in Steel and Yellow gold Oman Green Khanjar Linen Dial ref. 4512 from Original Owner Family","description":"\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"244\"\u003eThe International Watch Company (IWC) was founded in 1868 by the American watchmaker Florentine Ariosto Jones in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. His ambitious vision was to combine advanced American manufacturing techniques with the legendary craftsmanship of Swiss watchmaking, harnessing the hydropower of the nearby Rhine River to power his manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"244\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"597\"\u003eIntroduced in the late 1970s, the IWC Yacht Club II represented the brand’s interpretation of the emerging luxury integrated sports watch. Succeeding the original Yacht Club of 1967 and developed alongside the Gérald Genta-designed Ingenieur SL, it offered a softer, more refined take on the angular sports-watch aesthetic that defined the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"943\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"943\"\u003eOffered here is the ref. 4512, executed in stainless steel and 18k yellow gold. Its compact 29 mm case features a broad octagonal bezel with polished bevels, while the beautifully integrated H-link bracelet in stainless steel and 18k yellow gold completes the design. The bracelet remains in lovely condition and currently fits wrists up to 16 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"943\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1292\"\u003eBut the real highlight is the dial \u0026amp; provenance!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1292\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1342\"\u003eThe champagne-coloured dial features crisp black printing, elegant applied baton hour markers, a date aperture at 3 o’clock, warm cream-coloured tritium plots and — most importantly — a highly desirable green Khanjar emblem positioned at 9 o’clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1342\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1592\"\u003eWhat is a Khanjar, and why does it appear on a watch dial?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1592\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1652\"\u003eThe Khanjar is the national emblem of the Sultanate of Oman. Sultan Qaboos bin Said, who ruled Oman from 1970 to 2020, was renowned for commissioning exclusive watches bearing the emblem of the crossed swords and Khanjar dagger. These timepieces were ordered from leading Swiss manufactures and presented as gifts to senior government officials, trusted advisers, military officers and distinguished foreign dignitaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1652\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2074\"\u003eWatches bearing the Omani Khanjar are exceptionally rare, and this example comes with particularly fascinating provenance. We acquired it directly from the heirs of a former Tunisian minister, whose wife received the watch as a personal gift from Sultan Qaboos. At the same time, we also acquired an equally intriguing Omega bearing the emblem of the State of Qatar from the same family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2074\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2463\"\u003eOut of respect for the family’s privacy, and in accordance with their wishes, we will not disclose any names or personal details. What we can say, however, is that throughout our conversations with the family, it became abundantly clear how deeply admired and respected their father and grandfather was.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2463\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2768\"\u003eThe quartz movement has been fully inspected by our watchmaker, fitted with a fresh battery and is running exactly as it should, ready to be enjoyed for many years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2768\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2942\"\u003eMore than a beautifully preserved IWC, this Yacht Club II carries a remarkable story. With its rare Khanjar dial, elegant two-tone execution and direct provenance from the original owner’s family, it represents a truly special opportunity for the discerning collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2942\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3212\"\u003eGet in touch!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3227\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3229\"\u003e\u003cem data-renderer-mark=\"true\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3229\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ak-ul\" data-indent-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3248\"\u003eIWC Yacht Club 2 reference 4512\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3283\"\u003e29mm steel and 18 k gold case, waterproof ”fish” signed crown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3349\"\u003eSerial 227xxxx, dating to the end of the 1970’s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3400\"\u003eSuper rare Linen dial in Champagne colour with green Khanjar Emblem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3471\"\u003eGerald Genta designed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3496\"\u003eGold octagonal bezel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3520\"\u003eFirst owners provenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3547\"\u003eQuartz driven movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3574\"\u003eOriginal IWC steel H-link semi-integrated bracelet in steel and gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3646\"\u003eFully checked by our watchmaker, fresh battery fitted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3703\"\u003eOne-year mechanical warrantee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3736\"\u003eFree worldwide Fedex Priority shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"IWC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57366145040708,"sku":"W-3891","price":6900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2546\/1430\/files\/W-3891IWCYacht-ClubIIinSteelandYellowgoldOmanKhanjar_334_1x1_6c4bdb64-9a77-4ce7-9066-5a181aeb19a3.jpg?v=1790938255","url":"https:\/\/bulangandsons.fr\/products\/iwc-yacht-club-ii-in-steel-and-yellow-gold-oman-green-khanjar-linen-dial-ref-4512-from-original-owner-family-w3891","provider":"Bulang and Sons EU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}