Do you like a thin watch?

Nice watch. What is the diametre of the case? Is it hand wound?
Thanks

This IWC Hand Wound Pure Classic is a sight of beauty, particularly for those of us that are affectionate to the Hand Wound. It is a limited edition with only 1000 made. The particular black dial you're holding only has 500 pieces available.

It is a rare chance to see this beauty.Thank you for sharing.

Warm Regards,
N.

You know, I am not a thin case guy. However, the size of the dial makes up for it. A very simple but nice piece.

Alan, great photos and an interesting piece.

Bu on this one, i must stand by my Southern European brother here ....

I understand there is a saying " what happens in Vegas - stays in Vegas!"

For me, the lack of a true IWC movement inside what otherwise is a very interesting watch, would have me leave it behind in Vegas. Sorry!

Best regards
Mark

Alan, I like it quite a bit as a dress watch and have no problem with the Piaget movement. However, like you, I have very few occasions to wear a dressy watch and would probably defer to one of this watch's 'chunkier' cousins!!!

To me, thin is in...horology requires finesse, and a thin movement is far superior from the perspective of craft. And to me, mechanical watchmaking is all about craft.

In 1998, which still was almost the dark ages, I wrote a post on TimeZone entitled "In praise of thin movements". You can find it by clicking here.

My only problems with this watch, which I do like in design, is that (a) it's not thin enough and (b) the Piaget movement is not reputed as the finest of thin movements, although I'm hopeful the improvements in design will make a difference,

You definitely need too see this watch in person to properly evaluate it...It far exceeded my expectations. Yes of course it would be better with a IWC movement, but there is nothing wrong with going to Piaget for their expertise in thin.

This watch reminds me of why I was attracted to IWC in the first place...A simple watch, fit for purpose, with great attention and detail paid to the execution.

Michael, would you happen to have access to photos of this movement, as fitted by IWC? That would be a pleasure! I would take the back off of mine, but that has a tendency to destroy the warranty!

So instead of wearing such watches at black tie events, why not just wear it in the evening a couple of nights a week or month just because you own it. I will always cherish thin over thick or as some say thin versus brick!

MF for Design Dept. Manager!

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My Zenith Elite auto with 680 movement has a 3.28mm thick movement and is cased in a 18ct case of less than 8 mm. It has small seconds at 9 and date at 3. It is my most accurate and also consistent watch. Wish my 4 IWC were as good 3714, 5001, 3717, the 1850 at the moment I have not checked.

Just to ensure that my post on this topic was not/is not misunderstood. I definitely do like the appeal of THIN and this is one great looking watch. No doubts about that. I only would have wanted to see this with an in-house movement.

Now, whilst not (yet) IWC's forte - our fine watchmakers from Schaffhausen have been known to produce some rather slim movements of their own in years gone by. Let's not forget that IWC manufactured quiet some ladies watches in the past - as well as put out some great mens watches which were rather "plat" - like the Ref. 2403 which had the Ca. 403 hand wound movement in it, which came in at just 3.15mm of height. See pictures of my thin IWC hereIWC Slimline

Best regards
Mark
ps: I know it's not an automatic - but proves the point. Thin can look great on the wrist!

I find large diameter, thin watches to be very comfortable on the wrist. This is a beauty, but I have personally never been happy with a watch with no second hand. I just have to see something moving when I look at my watch! Otherwise, it just seems too boring to me.

Saw the black dial variant today at our local AD: a real stunner !