IWC thoughts please
Discussion
I'm not a watch person, but fancy buying another, both 'just because' and so I have two to pass down in later life. I have a 2023 Rolex no date sub and I fancy an IWC Portofino or Portugieser. I also fancy a Daytona but I suspect I'll have slim to no chance of getting one new (no interest in used for that)
I suspect buying new doesn't make sense for the IWC. Any particular recommendations on year, movement or whatever or is it simply a case of 'whatever you like the look of'? Any views welcomed.
I suspect buying new doesn't make sense for the IWC. Any particular recommendations on year, movement or whatever or is it simply a case of 'whatever you like the look of'? Any views welcomed.
I Have a couple of IWCs
Portuguese 7 days Auto, ref IW500705
Top Gun Pilots Watch 44mm, ref IW389101
The Portuguese is a stunning watch and goes well in most situations, smart or casual. The 7 day reserve is very handy if you maybe only wear on the weekends (I tend to use my beater watches at work, nice ones for evenings/weekends).
Silver dial against the blue markers pops very nice.
I hankered after one for about 20 years before buying. Should have done it sooner, but life got in the way.
I have/know a good AD based in the North and can put you in touch with him if you want new and a %off RRP.
Won't hold it's value as well as a Rolex, but that depends on if you will be selling in the future.
Guessing not if you intend to pass down to your kid(s).
Used, they are mega value too.
You won't go much wrong with a Portuguese. Lovely watch.
2015 onwards watches came with the improved winding system and use ceramic wheels to reduce friction + twin main springs for improved accuracy when fully wound or when almost out of power. Earlier generation (up to 2014 model) watches were too fast or too slow when fully wound/almost empty.
Something to consider.
Portuguese 7 days Auto, ref IW500705
Top Gun Pilots Watch 44mm, ref IW389101
The Portuguese is a stunning watch and goes well in most situations, smart or casual. The 7 day reserve is very handy if you maybe only wear on the weekends (I tend to use my beater watches at work, nice ones for evenings/weekends).
Silver dial against the blue markers pops very nice.
I hankered after one for about 20 years before buying. Should have done it sooner, but life got in the way.
I have/know a good AD based in the North and can put you in touch with him if you want new and a %off RRP.
Won't hold it's value as well as a Rolex, but that depends on if you will be selling in the future.
Guessing not if you intend to pass down to your kid(s).
Used, they are mega value too.
You won't go much wrong with a Portuguese. Lovely watch.
2015 onwards watches came with the improved winding system and use ceramic wheels to reduce friction + twin main springs for improved accuracy when fully wound or when almost out of power. Earlier generation (up to 2014 model) watches were too fast or too slow when fully wound/almost empty.
Something to consider.
Edited by JAGS on Saturday 15th November 10:14
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