IWC ref. 6138 in yellow and white gold — Sultanate of Oman dial this vintage watch combines classic

this vintage watch combines classic aesthetics with reliable Swiss craftsmanship

and one that time has treated very well indeed

The date aperture at 3 o'clock sits discreetly within the overall composition

This example presents in very good unpolished condition

IWC ref. 6138 in yellow and white gold — Sultanate of Oman dial this vintage watch combines classicSome watches tell the time. A few tell a story that goes well beyond it. This IWC reference 6138 belongs to the second category. The dial carries the royal emblem of the Sultanate of Oman the khanjar dagger and crossed swords beneath the crown, rendered in vivid red at the centre of a brushed gold surface. Watches bearing national or royal emblems were typically commissioned as diplomatic gifts or official presentations, ordered in limited quantities