IWC Schaffhausen

TiloH Wrote:Portuguese Chrono White face would be my choice.

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I fully agree w Tilo.

If you are ready to go on one of the 3 options, I would choose the 3714 white dial ( which is really a light silver....beautiful ) with RG markers.

This option really looks terrific as a semi-dress watch as well as a sporty look, perfect with jeans and casual wear. My personal opinion on this particular variation is that being a Chrono design ( pushers ) the flaired dial and the combination RG markers with blued counter hands really "sports it up" and pairs well with black, deep blue and dark brown straps for changing looks.

I agree with you on the black dial in this model. Leans to the dressier side. Should you decide to wait for building up more funds for the Automatic, then the black dial would be a great choice as it can be paired with a Dark brown Santoni for a fantastic rich combination for any occasion.

One thing to keep in mind, the 3714 wears bigger than it's 40.9mm diameter, yet lays down very comfortably on the wrist due to the 12.3mm thickness. The Automatic/5001 is a much taller watch.

Both excellent choices and whichever way you go, that IWC quality and the enjoyment it delivers will be with you "round the clock".

Have fun deciding,

Andy

Toss up but I think the black dial watch tips the balance a little.

shing Wrote:personally, I love IWC for its great design - whether old traditional classic look, or a modern re-interpretation, or a new re-invention...and I acknowledge that I often pay a premium for that design.

these below may prove worthy alternatives too perhaps ? in terms of limited edition and price points.

Are these older portuguese lines? I can't find them on the website, nor have I seen them before. I like them very much - very simple and elegant. What is their price range?

Portuguese Chronograph

Last edited: 18 November, 2012 - 19:06

worldkanuck Wrote:

Are these older portuguese lines? I can't find them on the website, nor have I seen them before. I like them very much - very simple and elegant. What is their price range?

Hi

This is the Portuguese Pure Classic, announced during the 2010 SIHH but recently released.

http://www.iwc.com/forum/en/discussion/56384
http://www.iwc.com/forum/en/discussion/39089/
http://www.iwc.com/forum/en/discussion/58014/

We can't talk about pricing, but u are welcome to email me for more information. There are a few remaining in boutiques I have visited in the last few months: Hong Kong Flagship boutique, Singapore Ion Orchard boutique, the dealers Bucherer and Wempe in Munich etc.

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

shing Wrote in reply to:

worldkanuck Wrote:

Are these older portuguese lines? I can't find them on the website, nor have I seen them before. I like them very much - very simple and elegant. What is their price range?

Hi

This is the Portuguese Pure Classic, announced during the 2010 SIHH but recently released.

http://www.iwc.com/forum/en/discussion/56384
http://www.iwc.com/forum/en/discussion/39089/
http://www.iwc.com/forum/en/discussion/58014/

We can't talk about pricing, but u are welcome to email me for more information. There are a few remaining in boutiques I have visited in the last few months: Hong Kong Flagship boutique, Singapore Ion Orchard boutique, the dealers Bucherer and Wempe in Munich etc.

Shing, you are a wealth of knowledge.

It's okay about the pure classics, I think I'm waffling from Portuguese chronograph white face to automatic on a daily basis, and won't settle for less.

And, I'm:
12,605 Kilometres from Hong Kong
15,075 Kilometres from Singapore, and only a measly;
6,810 Kilometers from München

So I can't exactly walk into a boutique and haggle.

Thanks for the information though!

Cheers,

J

Portuguese Chronograph

Last edited: 18 November, 2012 - 19:06

For me Go for the Portuguesse 7 Day Black.But Yes always there is a But if you find the Preview 2000 Limited Edition,this is the watch to get

It was presented in year 2000 with 2000 limited Edition pieces.Correct me the moderator if i´m wrong.For me the best to use Elegant or Sportive

Last edited: 11 November, 2012 - 14:33

What I forgot to mention in my earlier comment - also in favour of the ref 5001 - is the inhouse movement.

An inhouse engine would be very important to me when buying a new IWC.

/Anders

watch the time...

Last edited: 9 April, 2013 - 19:22

Portuguese Chronograph for me ! And of course, biased opinion since I have a wonderful 371446... 371445 would be my second choice !

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Fabio Darolt Macedo

IWC Portuguese Chronograph IW371446
Bell & Ross Vintage WW1-92 Military
Tag Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Heritage Automatic Chronograph CAS 2111.BA0730
Tag Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph 1996 White Dial 36mm
Maurice Lacroix Les Classiques Chronographe Day/Date/Month LC1008-SS001-130

Last edited: 18 February, 2013 - 05:57