IWC 666 Sunburst Dial Photography

blomman Mr Blue · 2013-08-25T08:19:05Z

Blomman Mr Blue showcases his IWC 666 with a stunning silver sunburst dial, exploring its beauty under natural light and comparing it to black dials.

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Blomman Mr Blue's photo essay beautifully captures the captivating interplay of light on a silver sunburst dial, making a strong case for its aesthetic appeal over rarer black dials. His reflections on the changing seasons and the enduring charm of his IWC reference 666 offer a personal and visually rich perspective on watch appreciation.

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I was out this weekend enjoying the last rays of the summer sun.

Sadly the summer here in Sweden are comming to an end, it has already started to get chilly in the evenings and soon the leafs on the trees will start to turn into autumn colours...

I know the black dial version of this watch are "rarer" and more sought after, but when the sun is out, the silver-white sunburst dial comes to its full right!

Honestly, I don't see myself trading this one for a black dialed version (but I can easily see myself making the pair! ).

Love the way the sun light and the clouds reflection plays on the dial!

Ever changing, highlighting one detail one second...

Just to conceal it in the next...

It is a devilish beauty - it is the 666!

Best

Blomman

Key Points from the Discussion

The silver-white sunburst dial of the IWC 666 truly shines in natural sunlight, showcasing its dynamic reflections and ever-changing appearance.
While black dials are often considered rarer and more sought after, the author expresses a strong preference for the silver dial's captivating play of light.
Other collectors share their own IWC Caliber 85xx models with sunburst dials, highlighting the enduring appeal of this vintage movement and dial finish.
The IWC 666 is recognized for its beautiful dial and robust nature, making it a cherished piece for daily wear regardless of weather.
Collectors discuss the specific caliber (8521 vs. 8531) and serial numbers of their IWC 666 models, providing historical context and provenance details.
The author notes that for some references, like the IWC 666 and Rolex 1019, the white/silver dial is more appealing than its black counterpart.

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FanFrancisco

Aug 25, 2013

... wow very nice dial under the sun, Blomman. here is mine to come after you :-) btw, what is the caliber number, 8521 or 8531, mine is 8521 and hour indices are slightly different with yours? stefan

=RWK=

Aug 25, 2013

Way better than the current IWC pieces. Wishing you a warm autumn in Sweden! Best, -- Richard.

amanico

Aug 25, 2013

What can I say... This is a beautiful example, with a superb dial, which fits your amagnetic theme so well! Yes, I see a black sister in your future. And one without date. Bravo, my friend. All the best. Nicolas

CaliforniaJed

Aug 25, 2013

i prefer this dial as well. Best, CaliforniaJed

MattS

Aug 25, 2013

the white dial really stands out with the end of summer light! Matt

blomman Mr Blue

Aug 25, 2013

Interesting to see is that it is often the more unusual like this 666 and S58... :) Mine is Cal 8531, serial 1.7 mil which puts it 1962/63. But it was not sold untill 24 of May 1969, in a small city called Karlstad here in Sweden. BWT, did you receive my PM with dial photo? Best Blomman

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