4 Discussions and CommentsMember since April 23, 2012
I am writing in regard to the IWC watch PORTOFINO HAND-WOUND EIGHT DAYS REFERENCE 5101. I bought this watch on holiday 17.04.2012 in shop on Fuerteventura. Just after few days I have noticed that the watch is 10 sec. fast per 24h. Please advise me what can I do in this case.
2,996 Discussions and CommentsMember since April 2, 2011Hong Kong,
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it probably is running faster than "0 to +6 seconds per day" (what I understand are IWC's internal tolerable/recommended specifications), because it is new and needs to 'break in'. my own experience teaches me some IWCs, particularly those with inhouse movement, need about 3 months to break in.
so - I don't think there is anything to fear for now.
congratulations on your new timepiece !
Regards, Shing | email iwcforme1976 (at) gmail (dot) com time does not change us. it just unfolds us. max frisch. all that really belongs to us is time; even he who has nothing else has that. baltasar gracian.
5,031 Discussions and CommentsMember since Aug. 9, 2006
Fantastic IWC. It is a beautiful reference.
Don't get upset yet with its accuracy / consistency. As others mention, it takes a bit for the lubricants to move around and settle in. It will achieve a more normal status with time. It's an easy fix later, if the situation does not change or gets worse, which I bet is not the case. For now, enjoy this beautiful new addition. Wear it in good health.
3,732 Discussions and CommentsMember since March 28, 2001
Congratulations! I bought this very beautiful watch 8 months ago. It certainly broke in but that changed nothing: it stayed 10 seconds fast per day. At first it bothered me, but not anymore as I change my watch every day. Enjoy jour new beauty!
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)
1,589 Discussions and CommentsMember since May 16, 2002
Welcome to the forum. Since the watch gains 10 seconds think of it as a way of ensuring you're early rather than late. I tried the model on and it's a beauty. It's also got the best of straps.
4 Discussions and CommentsMember since April 23, 2012
Thanks everyone. Generally I am very satisfied - it is a beautiful watch. I looked for it at the local seller but they didn't have with silver-plated dial. So when on holidays I met him the decision was quick.
REFERENCE 5101. I bought this watch on holiday 17.04.2012 in shop on Fuerteventura. Just after few days I have noticed that the watch is 10 sec. fast per 24h.
Please advise me what can I do in this case.
Last edited: 27 October, 2012 - 06:13
so - I don't think there is anything to fear for now.
congratulations on your new timepiece !
Regards, Shing | email iwcforme1976 (at) gmail (dot) com
time does not change us. it just unfolds us. max frisch.
all that really belongs to us is time; even he who has nothing else has that. baltasar gracian.
Last edited: 8 December, 2012 - 16:07
Regards
Dave
Last edited: 20 November, 2012 - 05:17
Hear is picture:
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and in work:
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Regards
Michal
Last edited: 27 October, 2012 - 06:13
Kevin
It's a fantastic watch - and I wish you well to wear it in good health.
Best regards
Mark
Best regards
Mark
Last edited: 16 April, 2013 - 00:36
Don't get upset yet with its accuracy / consistency. As others mention, it takes a bit for the lubricants to move around and settle in. It will achieve a more normal status with time. It's an easy fix later, if the situation does not change or gets worse, which I bet is not the case. For now, enjoy this beautiful new addition. Wear it in good health.
Bill
Last edited: 23 June, 2012 - 20:15
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)
Cheers Greg Chalk
Cvanwhite at aol dot com
Last edited: 21 February, 2013 - 13:47
Last edited: 27 October, 2012 - 06:13
Always wear your masterpiece in good health.
Best regards
Dimitris
dpsaromialos@gmail.com
Last edited: 6 May, 2013 - 13:26