58 Discussions and CommentsMember since Sept. 5, 2011
notoriousbigs Wrote in reply to:
biw Wrote:Like any "men's hobby" I keep adding and modifying as well. If you get the opportunity, tack on some Santoni's to your IWC's. Light brown on my Jones, dark brown Santoni's on my Portuguese Auto. They're amazing.
Very nice! I have a Santoni strap for my 5001 which I change back and forth with the black one. Will put it on my FA Jones one day
Interesting how many IWC Forum Folk have similar tastes/collections. For instance, Bill B. also has a Jones and VC Portofino. I also have Panerai, but IWC is my first passion.
•IWC Portuguese Perpetual Calendar IW502218, •IWC Portuguese FA Jones IW544203, •IWC Vintage Portofino IW544801, •IWC Vintage Pilot's Watch IW325401, •IWC Pilot's Watch Mark XVI IW325501.
25 Discussions and CommentsMember since March 21, 2012
thomashan Wrote:Two questions for you all.
This Portuguese 5442-23 F.A.Jones is not a current model, right? What I mean is that it is not available on iwc.com nor in a boutique, correct?
Where do you all get the Santoni straps? Just from an IWC store? I also have a 5001 7-day automatic and I'm tempted to try a diff strap.
Thanks in advance!
The 544203 was released in 2005 with a limited run of 3000pcs for steel. I bought mine used and the watch was recently serviced by IwC so it looks and works great. As to where to find them, I saw some on sales here and there but you just need to find them.
Interesting how many IWC Forum Folk have similar tastes/collections. For instance, Bill B. also has a Jones and VC Portofino. I also have Panerai, but IWC is my first passion.
•IWC Portuguese Perpetual Calendar IW502218, •IWC Portuguese FA Jones IW544203, •IWC Vintage Portofino IW544801, •IWC Vintage Pilot's Watch IW325401, •IWC Pilot's Watch Mark XVI IW325501.
Last edited: 27 April, 2013 - 19:53
This Portuguese 5442-23 F.A.Jones is not a current model, right? What I mean is that it is not available on iwc.com nor in a boutique, correct?
Where do you all get the Santoni straps? Just from an IWC store? I also have a 5001 7-day automatic and I'm tempted to try a diff strap.
Thanks in advance!
The 544203 was released in 2005 with a limited run of 3000pcs for steel. I bought mine used and the watch was recently serviced by IwC so it looks and works great. As to where to find them, I saw some on sales here and there but you just need to find them.
Santoni straps could be found at IWC boutique.
Last edited: 26 December, 2012 - 23:06