37 Discussions and CommentsMember since Aug. 14, 2012
United Kingdom
Am new to this forum... but have been a closet admirer for quite a few years.
I guess my interest came in three stages..
1) my parents buying me my first mechanical watch (a Rolex)
2) about 10 years ago, I began to start growing my collection, mainly around those in production during the 1970-1990s.
3) A few years ago, I also became fascinated by IWC's pilot watches. This year, I acquired an ex-MoD issued chronograph as issued to RAF Toronado pilots and navigators (1980's). This has peeked my interest in IWC again. Will look to getting one for myself for Xmas.
pdk Wrote:Am new to this forum... but have been a closet admirer for quite a few years.
I guess my interest came in three stages..
1) my parents buying me my first mechanical watch (a Rolex)
2) about 10 years ago, I began to start growing my collection, mainly around those in production during the 1970-1990s.
3) A few years ago, I also became fascinated by IWC's pilot watches. This year, I acquired an ex-MoD issued chronograph as issued to RAF Toronado pilots and navigators (1980's). This has peeked my interest in IWC again. Will look to getting one for myself for Xmas.
Welcome PDK!
IWCs are fantastic watches and THE FORUM is a great place to be.
I'm sure you will enjoy both for a very long time.
Cheers!
Regards,
Jeronimo
Omar Khayyám (Persia XI-XII Century) offered that Time should not only be measured in length but also in width due to the intrinsic difference between a minute or other depending on what is happening to the beholder... I wonder how a watch would look like...
37 Discussions and CommentsMember since Aug. 14, 2012
United Kingdom
JeronimoCG Wrote: Welcome PDK!
IWCs are fantastic watches and THE FORUM is a great place to be.
I'm sure you will enjoy both for a very long time.
Cheers!
Thank you for the warm welcome Jeronimo, very much appreciated.
Am quite excited to be honest - part of the fun has always been the research, then the "tracking down" of the watch you want. Habits are hard to break, but am still considering if I want to buy brand new or look for one the older models that are out of production.
IWCs are fantastic watches and THE FORUM is a great place to be.
I'm sure you will enjoy both for a very long time.
Cheers!
Thank you for the warm welcome Jeronimo, very much appreciated.
Am quite excited to be honest - part of the fun has always been the research, then the "tracking down" of the watch you want. Habits are hard to break, but am still considering if I want to buy brand new or look for one the older models that are out of production.
Have a good weekend folks..
The tracking down is also one of my favorite things! Take your time and enjoy yourself...
Cheers!
Regards,
Jeronimo
Omar Khayyám (Persia XI-XII Century) offered that Time should not only be measured in length but also in width due to the intrinsic difference between a minute or other depending on what is happening to the beholder... I wonder how a watch would look like...
3 Discussions and CommentsMember since Aug. 31, 2012
Good Evening
I received from my great great father a 18K gold IWC Grand Prix Milan 1906, box nº 578634 and engine nº 531228. Could you please tell me from what year is it and how I know the aproximate value?
1 Discussions and CommentsMember since Sept. 14, 2012
Czech Republic
Good day. Own precious watches IWC Schaffhausen, cal.83 Mark IX, 2 coats, number 967281.Mohl I know real price of these watches? Send you Photo on request. Thank you in advance for your answer Frantisek
1 Discussions and CommentsMember since Sept. 17, 2012
The initial gateway was in the Rolex ads on the inside and back covers of TIME magazine in the 1970s, then later through the pages of Robb Report and iW magazines
1 Discussions and CommentsMember since Sept. 10, 2012
Hello, My name is Rodrigo and it is my first visit to this forum. I inherited this watch from my grandfather, but I don't know much about it. I would be grateful if somebody could tell me if it is really a valuable item and give me some information about it. Thank you. Rodrigo Antunes.
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I guess my interest came in three stages..
1) my parents buying me my first mechanical watch (a Rolex)
2) about 10 years ago, I began to start growing my collection, mainly around those in production during the 1970-1990s.
3) A few years ago, I also became fascinated by IWC's pilot watches.
This year, I acquired an ex-MoD issued chronograph as issued to RAF Toronado pilots and navigators (1980's). This has peeked my interest in IWC again. Will look to getting one for myself for Xmas.
Last edited: 7 March, 2013 - 12:49
Welcome PDK!
IWCs are fantastic watches and THE FORUM is a great place to be.
I'm sure you will enjoy both for a very long time.
Cheers!
Regards,
Jeronimo
Omar Khayyám (Persia XI-XII Century) offered that Time should not only be measured in length but also in width due to the intrinsic difference between a minute or other depending on what is happening to the beholder... I wonder how a watch would look like...
Last edited: 7 March, 2013 - 12:49
Thank you for the warm welcome Jeronimo, very much appreciated.
Am quite excited to be honest - part of the fun has always been the research, then the "tracking down" of the watch you want. Habits are hard to break, but am still considering if I want to buy brand new or look for one the older models that are out of production.
Have a good weekend folks..
Last edited: 7 March, 2013 - 12:49
The tracking down is also one of my favorite things! Take your time and enjoy yourself...
Cheers!
Regards,
Jeronimo
Omar Khayyám (Persia XI-XII Century) offered that Time should not only be measured in length but also in width due to the intrinsic difference between a minute or other depending on what is happening to the beholder... I wonder how a watch would look like...
Last edited: 7 March, 2013 - 12:49
Last edited: 7 March, 2013 - 12:49
I received from my great great father a 18K gold IWC Grand Prix Milan 1906, box nº 578634 and engine nº 531228. Could you please tell me from what year is it and how I know the aproximate value?
Regards
Last edited: 7 March, 2013 - 12:49
Own precious watches IWC Schaffhausen, cal.83 Mark IX, 2 coats, number 967281.Mohl I know real price of these watches? Send you Photo on request.
Thank you in advance for your answer Frantisek
Last edited: 7 March, 2013 - 12:49
Last edited: 7 March, 2013 - 12:50
I inherited this watch from my grandfather, but I don't know much about it.
I would be grateful if somebody could tell me if it is really a valuable item and give me some information about it.
Thank you.
Rodrigo Antunes.
Last edited: 7 March, 2013 - 12:50