2,239 Discussions and CommentsMember since Nov. 16, 2004
Fellow Forumers, I am not doing a Nad-style pictorial essay. I can never compete with the incomparable Nad but here's a few pics of IWC watches in action in Australia. A month down-under was not enough time to do this amazing country justice.
The CFDV is a wonderful travel watch. I set the chromo at midday when I left. Of the three watches that I had with me, this watch was the most accurate and the chrono ran continuously. I wore this watch mostly in the evenings at dinner. It did see some action during the day when I was close to vineyards. The one hour difference between the chrono sub-dial and the watch reflects the fact that the east coast of Australia is 11 hours ahead of London.
A week on the Great Barrier Reef gave me the opportunity to give my 3536 an outing underwater. The reef is a very special place. Beautiful, fragile and slightly dangerous. The greatest threat comes from UV radiation which exposed the thinning hair on my head.
And my latest acquisition: my first ceramic.
A stealth watch. Unlikely to attract much attention in risky streets (I am not suggesting that Australia is that type of place). This is a big watch, 46mm, but it is light and very comfortable to wear. I think it is likely to be my daily watch for the foreseeable future. On a 24 hour flight, it is unlikely to pick up scratches from the aluminium seatbelt buckle and champagne glasses. It has one major flaw, the chromo is limited to 60 minutes while the CFDV will record up to 12 hours. I asked at SIHH, earlier this year why the hour hand had been omitted from the chrono sub-dial. The answer was not satisfactory in my view. Nevertheless, it is a fine watch.
Back home, I decided to use a spare black Big Pilot strap to give the khaki fabric strap a rest. After a short time it is showing signs of wear. Although the rivets and deployant clasp are steel and the crown and pushers are titanium, the combination is acceptable (and comfortable).
1,805 Discussions and CommentsMember since Jan. 4, 2003White House, NJ,
United States
Ralph, the photos say you had a good time in Australia and it was nice to see your watches working with you. I'm still reluctant to do more then get my ATs wet never mind diving. Your pictures give me hope and perhaps next summer I'll try them out. Additionally, I like the miramar on the leather strap. Enjoy.
456 Discussions and CommentsMember since Dec. 18, 2009Northbridge,
Australia
Gday Rave! Glad to hear you had a great time here and got some great shots. I am heading up to the reef in 3 weeks and hope to get some great shots of my AT 2000 there as well, beautiful place to be!
Time is something invented by the Swiss to help sell more watches
1,589 Discussions and CommentsMember since May 16, 2002
G'day Ralph, yes when did you get the ceramic, no mention from you when we stalked Bond Street and associated hang outs! Want to go hands on at next gtg please!
2,996 Discussions and CommentsMember since April 2, 2011Hong Kong,
Hong Kong
big congrats on the Miramar Chrono Ralph. And thanks for sharing the great pics.
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.
4,729 Discussions and CommentsMember since Dec. 18, 2006
Wonderful pictures Rave, thanks for sharing them here! The Miramar is a great new addition to your wonderful collection. Enjoy and wear it in good health!
The CFDV is a wonderful travel watch. I set the chromo at midday when I left. Of the three watches that I had with me, this watch was the most accurate and the chrono ran continuously. I wore this watch mostly in the evenings at dinner. It did see some action during the day when I was close to vineyards. The one hour difference between the chrono sub-dial and the watch reflects the fact that the east coast of Australia is 11 hours ahead of London.
A week on the Great Barrier Reef gave me the opportunity to give my 3536 an outing underwater. The reef is a very special place. Beautiful, fragile and slightly dangerous. The greatest threat comes from UV radiation which exposed the thinning hair on my head.
And my latest acquisition: my first ceramic.
A stealth watch. Unlikely to attract much attention in risky streets (I am not suggesting that Australia is that type of place). This is a big watch, 46mm, but it is light and very comfortable to wear. I think it is likely to be my daily watch for the foreseeable future. On a 24 hour flight, it is unlikely to pick up scratches from the aluminium seatbelt buckle and champagne glasses. It has one major flaw, the chromo is limited to 60 minutes while the CFDV will record up to 12 hours. I asked at SIHH, earlier this year why the hour hand had been omitted from the chrono sub-dial. The answer was not satisfactory in my view. Nevertheless, it is a fine watch.
Back home, I decided to use a spare black Big Pilot strap to give the khaki fabric strap a rest. After a short time it is showing signs of wear. Although the rivets and deployant clasp are steel and the crown and pushers are titanium, the combination is acceptable (and comfortable).
G'day, mates.
Last edited: 17 May, 2013 - 09:58
regards,
thang
iwcforummer@outlook.com
Last edited: 21 April, 2013 - 08:55
Enjoy.
Regards,
Kevin
Michael
Time is something invented by the Swiss to help sell more watches
Hope you'll post some more underwater shots.
Dick L.
whichwatch at roadrunner dot com
Cheers Greg Chalk
Cvanwhite at aol dot com
Last edited: 21 February, 2013 - 13:47
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
Kind regards,
Clemens
Must agree, the CFDV is a great travel watch, and that AT used / photographed in its natural environment - absolutely superb.
I would never have guessed your latest acquisition - but so to see you really did and are enjoying it. Wear in good health.
Thanks for a great post.
Best regards
Mark
Last edited: 16 April, 2013 - 00:36