25 Discussions and CommentsMember since Nov. 16, 2010Chicago,
United States
I know many of you remember the day or days leading up to your first IWC purchase. Like you, I did my research, I tried on many models, and counted my pennies. I finally started with the IWC Aquatimer (IW354805) and then traded up to the Ingenieur AMG. I still miss my original Aquatimer. It was this first time I felt a sense of pride in the timepiece on my wrist. In your opinion, what is the best IWC model for a newbie in the world of mechanical watches?
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6 Discussions and CommentsMember since Oct. 23, 2011
It´s very easy: The best IWC is a IWC in which you fall in love from the first day and which you do net get out of your head. For me it was the Yacht Club.
To my thinking, the Ref. 3717 Pilot's Chronograph is not a "beginner's watch", but rather it's a watch for everyone, including newbies. It's classic, it's versatile and it's a best buy.
410 Discussions and CommentsMember since May 9, 2011
Hong Kong
assuming you meant current models...
I would say Mark XVI. Great for a beginner.
Then again, some people would buy a Platinum Perpetual Calendar as their "beginner's IWC". All I could say would be...
... ... ...
(nothing... 'cos, I'm completely speechless)
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2,905 Discussions and CommentsMember since Nov. 14, 2008Taylor, TX,
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I agree with Kelvin that the Mark XVI is a great watch to start your IWC collection. It is a classic pilot dial, has an anti-magnetic inner case, and is available on a strap or well-engineered bracelet. Although the Mark XVI Spitfire versions do not conform to a purist view of pilot watches, it was my choice because I felt the silver dial had a versatility not found with the black dial. The Spitfire Mark XVI was my first IWC, and is still my go-to constant companion when I travel. Photography by Billb
Best regards, Jim
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88 Discussions and CommentsMember since Oct. 27, 2010St. Louis,
United States
Mark XVI Pilot!
Brandon Wrote:I know many of you remember the day or days leading up to your first IWC purchase. Like you, I did my research, I tried on many models, and counted my pennies. I finally started with the IWC Aquatimer (IW354805) and then traded up to the Ingenieur AMG. I still miss my original Aquatimer. It was this first time I felt a sense of pride in the timepiece on my wrist. In your opinion, what is the best IWC model for a newbie in the world of mechanical watches?
Please excuse the iPhone 4S picture. It's good, but not great.
3,723 Discussions and CommentsMember since March 28, 2001
If I would have to start all over again with limited means, I would go for the Pilot's Chrono: great looks, great movement, great size and a nice fun feature in the chrono, with the bonus of the day.
Kind regards, Paul
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734 Discussions and CommentsMember since July 12, 2011
Norway
Moonboat Wrote:It´s very easy: The best IWC is a IWC in which you fall in love from the first day and which you do net get out of your head. For me it was the Yacht Club.
I fully agree with Moonboat - the first one you really fall in love with is the best beginner. And I will be that crazy one who started with the rose gold Portuguese Perpetual Calendar - but boy do I love it ;o)
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Last edited: 5 April, 2012 - 19:53
I would say Mark XVI. Great for a beginner.
Then again, some people would buy a Platinum Perpetual Calendar as their "beginner's IWC". All I could say would be...
...
...
...
(nothing... 'cos, I'm completely speechless)
Sincerely,
Kelvin Leung
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Repeat after me: I don't need another IWC, I really don't need another IWC...
Photography by Billb
Best regards,
Jim
"We are the other people, we are the other people...you're the other people too!"
Frank Zappa
Last edited: 13 March, 2012 - 15:03
I would suggest either Mark XVI or 3717 Chrono as a logical beginning with IWC.
Dick L.
whichwatch at roadrunner dot com
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)
I fully agree with Moonboat - the first one you really fall in love with is the best beginner. And I will be that crazy one who started with the rose gold Portuguese Perpetual Calendar - but boy do I love it ;o)
Skule
Last edited: 28 October, 2011 - 18:41