Thanks my friend and: yes, the YCii is a really underestimated watch. I have just been wearing it....

IWC Polo Club, Yacht Club II and Golf Club: three commercially very unsuccessful watch models from the 1975 - 1980 era.

By: HSTE : November 24th, 2017-08:13

Some statistics on these watches (from left to right): IWC Polo Club (this one is from July 3, 1980): - Reference: 1831 (with date) and 1931 (w/o date) - Movement: calibre 8541B "Pellaton" - Production from 1975/76 - 1980 - Variations: plated rhodium dial...

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Funky Triplet you have. The Yacht Club II is certainly the most original among the three. [nt]

By: amanico : November 24th, 2017-08:25

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+1 and thanks for your feedback!

By: HSTE : November 24th, 2017-10:39

Cheers, HSTE

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The Yacht Club II is my favourite. Its case shape is truly nice and your shot of it with the sunbeam is superb

By: Alkiro1 : November 24th, 2017-08:46

Thanks for sharing all your treasures with us my friend. Best wishes Alkiro

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By: HSTE : November 24th, 2017-10:42

.....again for a week and it feels like AP RO 5402 (or PP Nautilus 3700). Cheers, HSTE

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I’m not surprised by this comparison. It has an awesome look as cool as the Nautilus and RO. Truly nice

By: Alkiro1 : November 24th, 2017-11:00

Best wishes Alkiro

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Thanks for the Insights! 👍🏻😃

By: MCG (Markus) : November 24th, 2017-10:09

The Yacht Club II looks like a cousin from the GP Laureato... or vice versa... 😉

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Yip, certainly some similarities!

By: HSTE : November 24th, 2017-10:44

Cheers, HSTE

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I don’t care to belong to any club that will have me as a member ;-)

By: nomadgiles : November 24th, 2017-11:19

The 'Yacht Club' I like the most - has a Genta / Ingénieur DNA - but all are a bit limiting if you are Mr G Marx. Cheers. G.

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Ps. Well captured photos - esp the 2nd with light across the crystals

By: nomadgiles : November 25th, 2017-00:23

Thanks. Giles

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Wonderful trio of Club's, HSTE!

By: blomman Mr Blue : November 24th, 2017-11:58

Your treasure chest is endless! Thank you for sharing. Best Blomman

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Thanks Blomman!

By: HSTE : November 24th, 2017-12:44

Cheers, HSTE

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Easy bet

By: piccolochimico (aka dsgalaxy1) : November 25th, 2017-08:44

to guess the opener of the iconic watches Thank you for you photos and detailed descriptions. Have you ever thought to collect all your post in a guide? it would be an amazing watchpedia, but unfortunately i believe there will be many exploiters and specu...

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