2 Discussions and CommentsMember since Feb. 11, 2012
Even as a child I always loved watches. Being a child of the 70's and a victim of the 80's, I used to wear 2 swatch's on one arm. In fact, I still have all these swatch watches after all these yrs. Still in working order too.
Anyhow, my first "real" watch was when I was Europe for the summer, I bought a Tissot Wood watch, yes, the case is made of wood.
So, for me, it was simply a matter of time before I moved into mechanical watches that I could truly afford, not so easy when in Univ..
On february the 24th some of my watches were stolen during a burglary. I would like to inform you on type and case number so you can mark them as stolen in your system.
It concerns the following watches:
Men's watch IWC Collectors' Forum Ingenieur,limited edition 36/100, steel case and bracelet, automatic, casenumber 3122621,personal engraving in caseback; Ties Grasdijk, 36/100
315 Discussions and CommentsMember since March 14, 2012Western,
Slovakia
To me the fascination came in three steps.
First one was when I have seen the documentary from the How it's made series about the assembly of the Blancpain watches.
Second step came when I was doing the research before buying my first real watch. In that time I have read interesting articles and have seen some intriguing videos.
The passion then became fully unwound after the step three, which was the purchase of my Portofino from IWC.
1 Discussions and CommentsMember since March 27, 2012
My fascination, appreciation and addiction to mechanical watches has a similar origin story to that of IWC. It began with American pocket watches. Whereas, IWC's founder originally came from E.Howard, my indoctrination came in the form of a 12 size, 17 jewel, nickel plate Elgin pocket watch that I received for Christmas of 1994 when I was 12 years old. It was all downhill from there.
Now, I love mechanical watches of all kinds and am building a collection of my own. I still have that original Elgin, but, unfortunately, I need to replace the balance staff. I guess it's all part of the joys of mechanical watches.
8 Discussions and CommentsMember since March 12, 2012
Years ago, a friend of mine was carrying an old Hamilton pocket watch. I asked him about it, and he pulled it out, showing me every detail, including opening the back of the case so I could see the movement. I was so intrigued by the beauty of the engineering and craftsmanship that went into how it worked, I was hooked, and the rest is history.
2 Discussions and CommentsMember since April 10, 2012
Hi Everyone,
I am very new to the IWC watch collection having purchased my first Vintage Portofino Steel (moonface design) 6 months ago.
I have been very careful at caring for it but I noticed after coming back from a 4 day trip that my Portofino had started slowing by approximately 10 mins every 5 or so hours sometimes more. This has improved slightly having given it a few full winds over the last 7 days but it still struggles on occasion. Is this normal for handwinds? Should it take so much time to get upto speed?
2 Discussions and CommentsMember since April 10, 2012
Hi Everyone,
I am very new to the IWC watch collection having purchased my first Vintage Portofino Steel (moon face design) 6 months ago.
I have been very careful at caring for it but I noticed after coming back from a 4 day trip that my Portofino had started slowing by approximately 10 mins every 5 or so hours sometimes more. This has improved slightly having given it a few full winds over the last 7 days but it still struggles on occasion. Is this normal for handwinds? Should it take so much time to get upto full speed?
Anyhow, my first "real" watch was when I was Europe for the summer, I bought a Tissot Wood watch, yes, the case is made of wood.
So, for me, it was simply a matter of time before I moved into mechanical watches that I could truly afford, not so easy when in Univ..
Last edited: 7 March, 2013 - 12:49
I've got one of the first IWC watch, whitch is a little bit blasted an it needs repair and renovation. Please help me, wthat should i do??
Last edited: 7 March, 2013 - 12:49
On february the 24th some of my watches were stolen during a burglary. I would like to inform you on type and case number so you can mark them as stolen in your system.
It concerns the following watches:
Men's watch IWC Collectors' Forum Ingenieur,limited edition 36/100, steel case and bracelet, automatic, casenumber 3122621,personal engraving in caseback; Ties Grasdijk, 36/100
Men's watch IWC Ingenieur AMG, titanium case, synthetic strap, automatic, casenumber 3121157
Men's watch IWC Portugieser 8 days, steel case, blue leather strap with folding clasp, automatic, casenumber 3096159
Maybe I can retrieve the watches via this medium.
Thanks in advance!
With kind regards,
Ties Grasdijk
Last edited: 7 March, 2013 - 12:49
First one was when I have seen the documentary from the How it's made series about the assembly of the Blancpain watches.
Second step came when I was doing the research before buying my first real watch. In that time I have read interesting articles and have seen some intriguing videos.
The passion then became fully unwound after the step three, which was the purchase of my Portofino from IWC.
Last edited: 7 March, 2013 - 12:49
Now, I love mechanical watches of all kinds and am building a collection of my own. I still have that original Elgin, but, unfortunately, I need to replace the balance staff. I guess it's all part of the joys of mechanical watches.
Last edited: 7 March, 2013 - 12:49
Last edited: 7 March, 2013 - 12:49
Last edited: 7 March, 2013 - 12:49
Last edited: 7 March, 2013 - 12:49
I am very new to the IWC watch collection having purchased my first Vintage Portofino Steel (moonface design) 6 months ago.
I have been very careful at caring for it but I noticed after coming back from a 4 day trip that my Portofino had started slowing by approximately 10 mins every 5 or so hours sometimes more. This has improved slightly having given it a few full winds over the last 7 days but it still struggles on occasion. Is this normal for handwinds? Should it take so much time to get upto speed?
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Last edited: 7 March, 2013 - 12:49
I am very new to the IWC watch collection having purchased my first Vintage Portofino Steel (moon face design) 6 months ago.
I have been very careful at caring for it but I noticed after coming back from a 4 day trip that my Portofino had started slowing by approximately 10 mins every 5 or so hours sometimes more. This has improved slightly having given it a few full winds over the last 7 days but it still struggles on occasion. Is this normal for handwinds? Should it take so much time to get upto full speed?
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Last edited: 7 March, 2013 - 12:49