Famed for their pilots watches and the like, IWC’s history as a watchmaker with a rich history across all spectra of watchmaking is often forgotten, like their dress watches and their more esoteric creations such as the timepiece we have here. Offered with a two-tone 18kt yellow gold and 18kt white gold construction, it features a truly seamless construction whereby bars of gold and steel flow from its case into its integrated bracelet resulting in a completely cohesive aesthetic that speaks to the eccentric design DNA of the 1970s. Impressively thin at 5mm tall, this timepiece is powered by a manual-wind movement and reminds us of IWC’s talents as a watchmaker who dabbled in the more elegant side of watchmaking than they are known for today. Offered with a horizontally-brushed champagne dial with a text-filled black frame, this example’s secret is that it features a red Khanjar Dagger at 9 o’clock, as printed by IWC on behalf of the Sultanate of Oman. This request was made so that the receiving watch could either be added to the Royal Family’s collection, or so the watch could be gifted to a foreign dignitary, diplomat or someone of high esteem. Rare and visually distinctive, these types of co-signed dials are extremely collectible and make watches like the example we have here all the more unique and desirable.

Watch is in excellent overall condition. Surface shows light signs of tarnish with minor scratches and marks. The dial has a Khanjar logo in red and is in excellent condition. Bracelet fits an approx 7" wrist. Hallmarks on bracelet and caseback are crisp and fully visible.

A visually distinctive timepiece thanks to its unusual design, this timepiece is already clearly unique, but with its Khanjar dagger dial, it is truly a one of a kind timepiece.