IWC Portofino thoughts.

[Manks]

Looking at a new watch to wear with a suit and have come across this:



Thoughts and alternatives appreciated guys.

Edited by Manks on Saturday 15th January 15:04

[markomah]

I'm afraid the gold hands and markers on the silver dial don't really do it for me, sorry.

[tuffer]

I am a huge IWC fan but the Portofino just does not do it for me, my wife on the other hand thinks its the nicest watch they do so it's horses for courses. You should be able to get a good deal on one if you shop around. I remember seeing a Rose Gold version in a dealer in Norwich going very cheap a year or so ago.

[soad]

Looks okay but maybe too plain. Appreciate it's a simple classy design though

[CardShark]

I'd swap the strap for a black one for wearing with suits, keep the other for a more casual look.

[Manks]

CardShark said:

I'd swap the strap for a black one for wearing with suits, keep the other for a more casual look.

They do a black one, but I have something similar.

[theaxe]

Personally I'd get a Stowa MO and spend the rest of the cash on expanding my collection...

[Manks]

theaxe said:

Personally I'd get a Stowa MO and spend the rest of the cash on expanding my collection...

Not the same quality of watch I'd guess?

I have an Aristo pilot's watch which looks great but at the end of the day close scrutiny reveals it not to be of the same ilk as an IWC etc.

[theaxe]

Manks said:

theaxe said:

Personally I'd get a Stowa MO and spend the rest of the cash on expanding my collection...

Not the same quality of watch I'd guess?

I have an Aristo pilot's watch which looks great but at the end of the day close scrutiny reveals it not to be of the same ilk as an IWC etc.

Same quality? No, but certainly very good and it's a quarter of the price.

[ShadownINja]

The Stowa is a completely different style!

That black IWC is stunning.

[mikees]

Manks said:

CardShark said:

I'd swap the strap for a black one for wearing with suits, keep the other for a more casual look.

They do a black one, but I have something similar.

I want one. Now!

[Manks]

NeMiSiS said:

If I had to choose, I would select the Stowa.

What age bracket are the people in who like the IWC ?

I'm mid 40s.

[moleamol]

Manks said:

CardShark said:

I'd swap the strap for a black one for wearing with suits, keep the other for a more casual look.

They do a black one, but I have something similar.

I don't like the one in the OP but the black one is stunning.

[mikees]

Manks said:

NeMiSiS said:

If I had to choose, I would select the Stowa.

What age bracket are the people in who like the IWC ?

I'm mid 40s.

mid 40s also

[Manks]

NeMiSiS said:

Manks said:

NeMiSiS said:

What age bracket are the people in who like the IWC ?

I'm mid 40s.

I have read your last 10 started topics, I looked at your garage, I see you suited to a Rolex Milgauss.[although I am worried about the bracelet]

http://rolex.watchprosite.com/show-nblog.post/ti-4...

Absorb.

That lightning bolt second hand is a bit racy for me

[Cuchillo]

NeMiSiS said:

If I had to choose, I would select the Stowa.

What age bracket are the people in who like the IWC ?

First noticed/lusted after IWC's when I was around 30. Bought my first one at around 35 and my 4th at around 38.

[stiglet]

markomah said:

I'm afraid the gold hands and markers on the silver dial don't really do it for me, sorry.

Agreed - but they do/did a version with a white dial which I think is quite classy, in an understated way (borrowed images)





ETA -pic

Edited by stiglet on Sunday 16th January 10:06

[Asterix]

I'd also have a look at the GO Senator.

[CommanderJameson]

NeMiSiS said:

If I had to choose, I would select the Stowa.

What age bracket are the people in who like the IWC ?

On looks alone, I'd take the IWC, although probably with the black face.

Late 30s.

[ShadownINja]

mikees said:

Manks said:

NeMiSiS said:

If I had to choose, I would select the Stowa.

What age bracket are the people in who like the IWC ?

I'm mid 40s.

mid 40s also

38 but fancied that simple style when I was around 32, too. Reclaim your youth! Buy IWC Portofino!