As a new member, I introduce myself : interview with a collector

Hi everyone, I'm new here and interested in learning more about IWC watches, their history, and different models. Looking forward to being part of the community!

Hello everyone,

I’m pleased to join this community. I look forward to learning more about IWC watches, their history, and craftsmanship, while exchanging knowledge and experiences with fellow enthusiasts.

Thank you for having me here.

Hi Tonny and everyone, Daniel here from Albuquerque, New Mexico. I'm new to the forum and fairly new to mechanical watches, though I've been a lifelong admirer of precision instruments of all kinds.

I work in IT support, so I like figuring out how things tick — literally, in this case. A couple of years ago I started with entry-level automatics: a Seiko 5 for everyday wear and a Hamilton Khaki Field that got me hooked on field watches and their military history. Servicing the Khaki Field myself (with the help of a very patient watchmaker friend) taught me more about movements than any article ever could.

What pulled me toward IWC specifically is the engineering-first approach paired with that long Schaffhausen watchmaking tradition. The Pilot's line is what keeps pulling me back — the Mark XX feels like the ideal first serious piece: a 40mm case, the in-house 32111 movement with five days of power reserve, and a dial that reads like an actual instrument. The Big Pilot 43 is the grail for now. I'd also love to try on a Portofino Chronograph someday; the dressier side of the brand appeals to me too, especially the classic silver dials.

Outside of watches, my hobbies are hiking in the Sandia Mountains, film photography, and tinkering with vintage cameras — another mechanical rabbit hole that keeps my weekends busy. I'd love to join a collectors meeting someday, though from New Mexico I'd probably have to travel for it.

Looking forward to learning from all of you. Thanks for having me.

Hi everyone, I'm Alex and I'm still early in my collecting journey, so reading all these introductions has been really helpful for understanding what to look for in an everyday piece. I especially appreciated the advice about trying a watch on in person and taking time before deciding, rather than rushing into a first purchase. Thanks for keeping this thread so welcoming — I look forward to learning from your experiences here.

Good morning everyone from Spain.

To be honest, I’ve only just started taking an interest in IWC, as I’ve inherited a IWC watch from the 1940s and I’m very keen to find out more about it – I can’t find anything about it online, so I hope to learn how to research this watch on the forum.

My holy grail from IWC is the Portugieser.

I’m a restorer of all kinds of antiques, including watches.

It’s a pleasure to be here.

Thanks, Tonny, for the warm welcome! It’s great to see a community where watch enthusiasts can share their passion and learn from each other. Looking forward to reading about everyone’s collections and favorite IWC models!

Hello everyone,

My name is Mustafa, and I'm happy to be part of this community.

I'm interested in watches, their history, craftsmanship, and the stories behind different timepieces. I enjoy learning about watchmaking, exploring vintage collections, and discovering what makes each watch unique.

I'm looking forward to connecting with fellow watch enthusiasts, learning from experienced collectors, and sharing interesting discussions.

Thanks for having me. Looking forward to being part of the community!

Best regards,
Mustafa

Hello Tonny and everyone!

Thank you for the warm welcome. It's great to be part of a community where people share an interest in IWC watches and watch collecting.

I'm relatively new to getting involved with the collector community and enjoy learning about the history, craftsmanship, and unique designs behind IWC timepieces. I'm particularly interested in discovering different models and hearing the stories behind other collectors' choices.

I look forward to learning more about everyone's collections, favorite models, and future watch goals. It would also be interesting to meet fellow collectors at a future gathering.

Thanks again for welcoming new members. Looking forward to being part of the discussions!