3 Discussions and CommentsMember since March 26, 2012Toronto,
Canada
As a budding IWC enthusiast I have decided it is time to make my first purchase. After a lot of research and a visit to the new boutique in NYC, I have decided on 3 final options. Either a silver Portuguese Yacht Club, a black stainless steel Portuguese 7-day, or the new Top Gun Chronograph. 3 very different watches, all with in house movements and iconic IWC styling. While attempting to make this difficult decision, I am very curious as to what more experienced IWC enthusiasts chose as their first IWC. I really enjoy the forum and look forward to reading any responses.
5,078 Discussions and CommentsMember since Aug. 9, 2006
This one. Classic, iconic, dressy, and still one of favorites. I took a great deal of time deciding. In the end, the Portugieser was the hands down winner for design simplicity, quality, and a long and important history within IWC.
Good luck with your decision. You have many great alternatives.
2,996 Discussions and CommentsMember since April 2, 2011Hong Kong,
Hong Kong
this one :)
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.
2,283 Discussions and CommentsMember since Aug. 2, 2001
Year 2000 - I chose the iconoc Mark XV on this very "grains of rice" bracelet. Not my picture or wrist, but I didn't even have a camera then so I had to borrow this photo from RKNY!
2,936 Discussions and CommentsMember since Nov. 14, 2008Taylor, TX,
United States
This was my first IWC and still my 'go to' watch for many occasions.
Photo by BillB
Looking at the three options about which you posted, I would choose the Portuguese 7-Day. All are good considerations and I think you will be pleased regardless of your final selection.
Best regards, Jim
"We are the other people, we are the other people...you're the other people too!" Frank Zappa
While attempting to make this difficult decision, I am very curious as to what more experienced IWC enthusiasts chose as their first IWC. I really enjoy the forum and look forward to reading any responses.
Thanks,
Matt
Good luck with your decision. You have many great alternatives.
Bill
Last edited: 23 June, 2012 - 20:15
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
What you're looking at is a 1949 IWC Caliber 89 serial number: 1183598 in
stainless steel.
Cheers,
Simon
Last edited: 8 July, 2012 - 11:31
Best Regards,
Felix
Last edited: 27 September, 2012 - 10:58
Dick L.
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Photo by BillB
Looking at the three options about which you posted, I would choose the Portuguese 7-Day. All are good considerations and I think you will be pleased regardless of your final selection.
Best regards,
Jim
"We are the other people, we are the other people...you're the other people too!"
Frank Zappa
Last edited: 15 June, 2012 - 15:19
Happy Father's Day to all celebrating.
Regards,
Kevin
Last edited: 18 June, 2013 - 19:31