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IWC
Ref. 9225
Ingenieur, Royal Khanjar
An incredibly rare yellow gold wristwatch with Gay Frères bracelet, “Royal Khanjar” dial, center seconds and date, made for the Sultan of Oman
Estimate
HK$120,000–220,000
€13,000–23,900
$15,400–28,200
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Manufacturer
IWC
Year
Circa 1984
Reference No
9225
Movement No
2’357’795
Case No
2’317’160
Model Name
Ingenieur, Royal Khanjar
Material
18K yellow gold
Calibre
Automatic, cal. 375, 22 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
18K yellow gold Gay Frères for IWC bracelet, max length 185mm
Clasp/Buckle
18K yellow gold and white gold Gay Frères for IWC deployant clasp
Dimensions
34mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
Full-Cataloguing
GOOD TO KNOW:
- Features a “Royal Khanjar” dial
- Commissioned by the Sultan of Oman
- Gay Frères bracelet and clasp
Originally launched in 1955, the IWC Ingenieur gained iconic status in the 1970s when Gérald Genta designed the Ingenieur SL ref. 1832: a bold stainless steel sports watch with an integrated bracelet. The present yellow gold ref. 9225 Ingenieur is distinguished by its Khanjar symbol on the dial at 9 o’clock. This example most notably features a crown above.
Such watches were commissioned by the Sultan of Oman, an important collector in his own right, to be offered as gifts to foreign dignitaries and loyal staff. To the best of our knowledge, those with a crowned Khanjar emblem on the dial means it was gifted from the Sultan directly, and those with the original Khanjar means that it was gifted by the state of Oman.
The present watch is further distinguished by a Gay Frères bracelet and clasp, adding to the collectability of the timepiece. Presented in excellent overall condition with crisp hallmarks, this IWC Ingenieur offers collectors a chance to acquire a timepiece of important provenance.
- Features a “Royal Khanjar” dial
- Commissioned by the Sultan of Oman
- Gay Frères bracelet and clasp
Originally launched in 1955, the IWC Ingenieur gained iconic status in the 1970s when Gérald Genta designed the Ingenieur SL ref. 1832: a bold stainless steel sports watch with an integrated bracelet. The present yellow gold ref. 9225 Ingenieur is distinguished by its Khanjar symbol on the dial at 9 o’clock. This example most notably features a crown above.
Such watches were commissioned by the Sultan of Oman, an important collector in his own right, to be offered as gifts to foreign dignitaries and loyal staff. To the best of our knowledge, those with a crowned Khanjar emblem on the dial means it was gifted from the Sultan directly, and those with the original Khanjar means that it was gifted by the state of Oman.
The present watch is further distinguished by a Gay Frères bracelet and clasp, adding to the collectability of the timepiece. Presented in excellent overall condition with crisp hallmarks, this IWC Ingenieur offers collectors a chance to acquire a timepiece of important provenance.
IWC
Swiss | 1868With a clear focus on technology and development, the Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has been producing timepieces of lasting value since 1868. The company has gained an international reputation based on a passion for innovative solutions and technical ingenuity. One of the world's leading brands in the luxury watch segment, IWC crafts masterpieces of haute horlogerie at their finest, combining high precision with masculine design. Vintage wristwatches such as the oversized Portugieser, Aquatimer, Ingenieur and the B-UHR pilots watch are especially desirable for collectors.