IWC ref. 6138 in yellow and white gold — Sultanate of Oman dial What makes this particular example

What makes this particular example exceptional is its completeness

That dial is the centrepiece

the weight of solid gold gives it a presence that gold-plated or steel alternatives simply cannot replicate

quite literally

this vintage watch combines classic aesthetics with reliable Swiss craftsmanship

IWC ref. 6138 in yellow and white gold — Sultanate of Oman dial What makes this particular exampleSome 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