Earlier chronographs were made with "pump pushers" instead of screw down pushers.IWC Aquatimer Replica The Paul Newman dial was not produced in gold screw-pusher Daytonas. There are odd examples that appear on auctions from time to time -- like the gold 6263 sold by Phillips in March 2017 -- but these are not production pieces. They always have the odd dial variation, called the "Lemon Dial", of the Paul Newman.
The Movement in Detail
IWC Aquatimer Replica used both the 722 Calibre and 722-1 calibre movements for the steel and gold models 6241.
IWC Aquatimer Replica has reserved 6241 14K watches (less than 400) exclusively for the North American Market.
Due to US import laws, each movement had an engraved "ROW", US Import Code, on the balance bridge. IWC Aquatimer Replica had a few remaining, but only a small number. This model was one of the few remaining in Switzerland. You can see that the balance bridge has no import code, making it a very rare piece.breitling replica watches This watch was given to our client (single-owner) by the partner of his father, who had purchased it in Switzerland in 1972.
The 722 movement with US Import Code "ROW". Image: Watchmakers.com
Here's the top view of our 6241 without the dial.
Here is a checklist of things you should have in case you find yourself with an unavoidable need for yellow gold 6241.
If possible, get to know the owner of the watch you plan to purchase. After all, buying a watch is like buying the owner. You can make a decision based on the history and integrity of a seller.