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Hi Paul and Martijn,
Thank you both for the information. I am quite set on the 356405 but I would like to see it in person first. I called all the 5 ADs in my country but they are all sold out. I will be visiting 3 Asian countries in a few months so I will try to call all of the ADs before I go and see if anyone has this watch in stock.
I went to an AD yestreday and they have one 34mm left. The model is 3533XXXXX I think? It's the 34mm with blue strap, gold hands and the dial is not white or silver, it looks more like silver with a tinge of gold in it. Is anyone familiar with this model? I can't find this model from my 2007 catalogue or on this site.I like the strap but I was not 100 sold on the dial and hands. That AD also mentioned IWC has discontinued the 34mm.
Martijn - I like the 34mm Portofinos because this is the ONLY IWC line that will fit me and it's so simple and elegant. (I am not crazy about the Da Vinci.) I have extrememly small wrists, I can't wear anything bigger than 34mm. When I tried on the 34mm yesterday, I had to wear it on the last hole and the watch was still a bit loose on my wrist. I love so many IWC watches but only the Portofino 34mm or a few Da Vincis will fit me. The good thing is that I can always get another IWC for my husband down the road.
Wish my luck guys while I try to hunt down the 356405 or maybe settle for another 34mm.
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Juliana Wrote:... or maybe settle for another 34mm.
Hi Juliana,
Good luck indeed. I find it always amazing that a model, while being in production, may not be successful, but when discontinued, becomes somthing to have. But then, the stock of 34 mm watches was maybe not so big to start with, and they sell out eventually in a few years time.
Because of your posts I looked around in Zermatt, and didn't find any 34 mm Portofino's. But I gave the regular ones a good look (shame on me, most of the time other ones interest me more). I must say, the Portofino's grew on me, you get a lot of watch for the Swiss Frank, and quite a beautiful one too. The golden one with the white/silver dial, and the steel one with the black dial were my favourites. My wife liked them too, she has your problem: wrists like pencils. So, no IWC for her, she settled for a beautiful watch, not too big nor too small of another famous brand. If you look at another public forum, you can find out which, as I wrote about it about two weeks ago.
I saw the small Da Vinci too, in different versions. Yes, you have to like them of course. I know of two other 34 mm IWC's: the Ingenieur and the Mark XVI. I guess both are gone, but who knows. The Mark XVI would be a killer.
Again, good luck hunting!
Kind regards, Paul
What you do may not be so important, but it is very important that you do it well. (my variation of a saying by Gandhi)
28 Discussions and CommentsMember since Dec. 30, 2009
Hi Paul,
Haha, I can't believe you actually looked around Zermatt for the 34mm. Thank you for thinking of me and thanks for the information on the Ingenieur and the Mark XVI. I am new to IWC so I didn't know that the Ingenieur and the Mark XVI came in 34mms. The Mark XVI is very nice indeed!
I guess the hunt is on for me, let's see what my AD says on the 356405. If all fails, I am hoping that when I visit Asia in a few months, I will be able to bring home a 34mm. There are a total of close to 30 IWC ADs or stores within the three countries that I will be visiting. I hope I will be able to find one!
Thank you both for the information. I am quite set on the 356405 but I would like to see it in person first. I called all the 5 ADs in my country but they are all sold out. I will be visiting 3 Asian countries in a few months so I will try to call all of the ADs before I go and see if anyone has this watch in stock.
I went to an AD yestreday and they have one 34mm left. The model is 3533XXXXX I think? It's the 34mm with blue strap, gold hands and the dial is not white or silver, it looks more like silver with a tinge of gold in it. Is anyone familiar with this model? I can't find this model from my 2007 catalogue or on this site.I like the strap but I was not 100 sold on the dial and hands. That AD also mentioned IWC has discontinued the 34mm.
Martijn - I like the 34mm Portofinos because this is the ONLY IWC line that will fit me and it's so simple and elegant. (I am not crazy about the Da Vinci.) I have extrememly small wrists, I can't wear anything bigger than 34mm. When I tried on the 34mm yesterday, I had to wear it on the last hole and the watch was still a bit loose on my wrist. I love so many IWC watches but only the Portofino 34mm or a few Da Vincis will fit me. The good thing is that I can always get another IWC for my husband down the road.
Wish my luck guys while I try to hunt down the 356405 or maybe settle for another 34mm.
Juliana
Hi Juliana,
Good luck indeed. I find it always amazing that a model, while being in production, may not be successful, but when discontinued, becomes somthing to have. But then, the stock of 34 mm watches was maybe not so big to start with, and they sell out eventually in a few years time.
Because of your posts I looked around in Zermatt, and didn't find any 34 mm Portofino's. But I gave the regular ones a good look (shame on me, most of the time other ones interest me more). I must say, the Portofino's grew on me, you get a lot of watch for the Swiss Frank, and quite a beautiful one too. The golden one with the white/silver dial, and the steel one with the black dial were my favourites. My wife liked them too, she has your problem: wrists like pencils. So, no IWC for her, she settled for a beautiful watch, not too big nor too small of another famous brand. If you look at another public forum, you can find out which, as I wrote about it about two weeks ago.
I saw the small Da Vinci too, in different versions. Yes, you have to like them of course. I know of two other 34 mm IWC's: the Ingenieur and the Mark XVI. I guess both are gone, but who knows. The Mark XVI would be a killer.
Again, good luck hunting!
Kind regards,
Paul
What you do may not be so important, but it is very important that you do it well. (my variation of a saying by Gandhi)
Last edited: 23 October, 2011 - 13:31
Haha, I can't believe you actually looked around Zermatt for the 34mm. Thank you for thinking of me and thanks for the information on the Ingenieur and the Mark XVI. I am new to IWC so I didn't know that the Ingenieur and the Mark XVI came in 34mms. The Mark XVI is very nice indeed!
I guess the hunt is on for me, let's see what my AD says on the 356405. If all fails, I am hoping that when I visit Asia in a few months, I will be able to bring home a 34mm. There are a total of close to 30 IWC ADs or stores within the three countries that I will be visiting. I hope I will be able to find one!
Juliana