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This is one of the IWC watches that was first produced in 1977 and was produced in very small quantities thereafter. It is currently established as a model with very high collection value and rarity among vintage IWC watches. ​ The Yacht Club 2 Octagon model was released in three sizes: women's, Men's, And jumbo. However, The watch introduced here is the largest jumbo size at 38-39mm. It is considered one of the most perfect watches in IWC history, Boasting high collectible value and possession. ​ To understand this watch, You need to know about the famous Swiss watch designer, Gerald Genta. Gerald Genta is a watch designer who is considered one of the greatest watch designers in the history of mankind, Having been active from the 1970s to the 2010s. (★See photo) Famous watch designer Gerald Genta His representative achievements in the past include Patek Philippe's Nautilus and Audemars Piguet's Royal Oak, And later IWC's Ingenieur and Yacht Club 2 are also historical masterpiece models created by him. (★See photo) The first generation Nautilus and Royal Oak, Which were first released in the 1970s, Are currently recognized as having high value, With prices ranging from around 100 million to 200 million won. In modern times, Gerald Genta's achievements and the watches he created are recognized for their value and rarity, And they are also watches with high investment potential, With prices being updated every year. ​ The watch I'm introducing this time is not Patek Philippe's Nautilus or Royal Oak, But rather an IWC watch called Yacht Club II, Which was later created by the same designer, Gerald Genta. A stylish design with a modern jumbo size Gerald Genta first collaborated with IWC in 1974, Creating the Ingenieur model, Which is still IWC's flagship sports model. ​ Three years later, In 1977, The Yacht Club II Octagon model was released through designer collaboration with Yacht Club, One of IWC's top lineups at the time. ​ The most common feature of these watches is that his watch philosophy is that the watch case and bracelet are not separate but are created as one piece, Which makes them more aesthetically beautiful and complete. This is the common design of his watches. (★See photo)The watch case and bracelet are created as one piece, Giving it a more aesthetically pleasing and complete appearance. The Nautilus, Royal Oak, Ingenieur and Yacht Club II all came with a single case design that made it impossible to separate the bracelet and watch body from each other and replace them with leather. ​ The Yacht Club 2 introduced also has a bracelet and watch head that are made of one piece, And is equipped with an octagonal bezel, Which is his signature design. (★See photo)Equipped with an octagonal bezel As you may know, Gerald Genta first collaborated with Audemars Piguet in 1972 to create the octagonal Royal Oak watch, And then in 1977 he designed the IWC Yacht Club II, His second octagonal watch. ​ However, IWC had two watches created by Gerald Genta at the time, The Ingenieur and Yacht Club, And the octagonal watch was already used in Audemars Piguet's Royal Oak.Reminiscent of Audemars Piguet's Royal Oak In the case of the Octagon Yacht Club 2, It was a watch that was released in very small quantities for a short period from 1977 to the early 1980s and then discontinued. ​ As time passed, It is now known as the IWC Royal Oak, A representative IWC watch loved by many watch collectors and enthusiasts, But it is mostly available only as a women's model or a small men's model. ​ The watch for sale is 38~39mm in size, Which is very similar to the 39mm jumbo size of the first generation of Audemars Piguet.A model filled with the design philosophy and emotion designed by Gerald Genta himself. This is a vintage IWC watch with a very high collectible value and rarity, Known as the IWC Yacht Club II Royal Oak Jumbo. ​ Currently, IWC only produces Ingenieur as its main product, And Yacht Club 2 is a discontinued lineup that has not been produced since the late 1970s. ​ Perhaps the most likely explanation is that IWC discontinued the Yacht Club 2 and pushed the Ingenieur as its main product because its lineup overlapped with that of Audemars Piguet, Which already had an octagonal design. ​ Both the Ingenieur and Yacht Club II were made by the same Gerald Genta, And although the vintage Ingenieur models are relatively easy to obtain due to their high production volumes, ​ The octagon-shaped Gérald Genta Yacht Club II has established itself as a rather rare watch. Yacht Club 2 by Gerald Genta, An octagonal building As for the internal movement, Like many luxury watch companies at the time, IWC was focusing on developing quartz movements, And this model was also released with the IWC in-house Caliber 2250 quartz movement, Which was the best at the time. ​ It's hard to believe that this is a vintage watch, But it features a very luxurious octagonal design and a modern size, Featuring the Gérald Genta Octagon bezel. ​ It is also a watch with a very comfortable fit due to the integrated design of the case and bracelet, And has an overall very excellent and beautiful finishing. (★See photo) The integrated design of the case and bracelet provides a very comfortable fit. The dial is a yellow gold champagne colored dial, And is a Linen dial with a linen texture and a herringbone pattern, Rather than the typical plain dial.Featuring a luxurious champagne gold linen dial This type of dial is sometimes called a bokasipan in Korea, But since English is the international language, It is called a linen dial overseas. IWC's best vintage watch with high rarity and collectible value The camera didn't capture it very well, But when you see it in person, It has a beautiful pattern that looks like fine threads are intertwined to form a luxurious, Consistent texture. ​ The reason why our country uses the term 'Bokashi' is related to the past Japanese invasion. The Japanese word ぼかし (Bokashi) is the Japanese word for gradation.A beautiful combination of yellow gold and steel In dictionary terms, It is defined as 'a dyeing method that gradually makes a color lighter or fades the boundary where two colors meet.' ​ However, Since I have never learned Japanese and am not familiar with it, I will just call it Linen in English. It has the same meaning as linen shirts and linen pants that men often wear in the summer. ​ No one calls it a bocashi shirt, Bocashi jacket, Or bocashi pants. It is very beautiful, As if it were woven with thin threads, Reminiscent of our country's traditional hanbok. (★See photo)Featuring a luxurious champagne gold linen dial The linen dial is a special dial that cannot be found in new watches released these days. It is a vintage dial with a warm feeling that can only be felt in vintage or old watches, And it gives a subtle and luxurious feeling. ​ The dial changes depending on the angle of the sunlight, Making it both fun and satisfying. ​ The Yacht Club 2 model was released in combination with the basic steel model, The combination, And the gold case models, And naturally, The yellow gold combination and gold case were sold at a higher price than the steel model without gold. ​ The yellow part of the watch is made of real yellow gold, Not plated, So you can feel a solid and luxurious feel when wearing it. ​ The current gold-plated Yacht Club 2 model is priced from around 19 million won to 25 million won. (★See photo)The one I'm selling is a combination model in which the octagonal bezel on the top of the watch and the middle part of the bracelet are all made of gold, And the combination is priced from 16 million won to 18 million won, Which is a bit cheaper than the gold case. (★See photo) Recently, The same Yacht Club 2 model introduced by a famous overseas company is a model limited to Middle Eastern countries, And the selling price was listed at 13, 450 dollars (about 18 million won), But it is currently sold out. (★See photo) This is a watch that I had a hard time purchasing after collecting and researching watches for a long time. I hope that it will be passed on to someone who knows its value. ​ I think it is a perfect watch with an extremely thin thickness, A convenient integrated design, A large jumbo size of 38mm, And Gerald Genta's iconic octagonal case. ​ Although the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo size costs over 100 million won, It is a watch that allows you to feel the soul and sensibility of the same designer, Gerald Genta, At a relatively inexpensive and reasonable price.* Please order considering that this is an old vintage product. * Although it is an old product, It is still in its original condition and shows traces of time both inside and outside the watch.Therefore, If you want the sophistication and neatness of the new product, We strongly urge you to reconsider carefully before ordering. * Please note that as this is an older product, Some parts may be damaged or the waterproof function may be degraded.

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