I am at the point in my life where I wish to own a quality watch. I have looked at all the brands and have settled for an IWC, although i may one day purchase a Patek.
Rolex and Omega are too cliche and Hublot and AP are for footballers and actors. I did look at Panerai, but a chap that i didnt like owned one, so thats out of the listing.
I hope there are lots of replys and thank you for reading this posting.
Dan
I'm glad you find IWC to be your choice of watch.
Mind sharing with us which model do you fancy? or do you need any recommendation?
Hi Kelvin
I would really like something that i can wear during the week with my suits, but then also be suitable for weekends. I just had another look at the models and would be happy with most of them.
I will rule out the complicated pieces as i wouldnt want to wear anything so valuable on a daily basis, so i am probably looking for something as an everyday watch and then when the time comes I will be looking for a special occasion watch.
Thanks again
Dan
Well... the good news is pretty much every affordable IWC fits those criteria of yours! :-)
I would seriously look at the new pilot series as a start.
Thanks Kelvin, i will start my education with the pilot models. Next question... which model should I aspire to own?
Hi Dan,
What is your wrist size? I believe Pilot line of watches range from 41mm to 48mm. You can probably eliminate few watches depending on size of your wrist.
I encourage you to stop by an AD to try on few models.
Have fun on your hunt.
Joe
Hi Joe
Just measured and its a very boney 6.75 inch, but my forearms are about 13 inch, so i think should add balance to the bigger models.
This is definitely the fun part, cant wait to own one.
Thanks
Dan
Dan,
Venturing into the world of IWC is an exciting adventure. Deciding which will be the first, as you say, is the fun part. How very true !
From your comments, I can tell that you are "anxious" to be an IWC owner. But my recommendation is to invest your time with a AD/Boutique and discuss your needs and wants in a quality timepiece. There are so many individual factors involved that will ultimately influence the final decision. Each of us have our ideas of what is a good 1st IWC. Review each "family" in the collection line. Learn what features each model has to offer. Narrow down what models fit within your budget. Ask yourself, "What kind of activities on weekends will I be engaged in ".
This kind of fact finding will help you focus in on the models that will suit your needs. At that point, we members are standing by to give you honest input for comparison purposes. Right now, things are so general, it's hard to determine what direction to send you in.
Of course, this is only my opinion, but with some dedicated time and research in conjunction with your IWC AD, together you will zero in on acquiring your 1st IWC.
Can't wait to hear the results,
Have Fun,
Andy
Andy ,well said. There are many factors to consider buying your first IWC. But it's a lot of fun too.
Dan, You can check this website with all the pics and infos and especially this forum containing tons of information, facts and opinions.
Then I'd recommend going to an AD (Authorized IWC Dealer) as Andy stated. There you can get further consulting and he will show you the different models and lines. On your wrist they look and feel very different than on the pics.
Take your time to make up your mind if you are the Diver's watch guy or a more puristic Pilot or better want a touch of elegance with a Portofino, Portugieser or DaVinci. Or if the Ingenieur will best suit your style. It of course depends on your budget as well. The AD will give you a copy of the IWC catalog - in fact a very nice book about IWC, the watches, the history, lots of technical information etc. You will dive in and enjoy the world of IWC which in fact is beyond comparison in the world of watches.
My personal recommendations are a Pilot's Chronograph on bracelet. You never go wrong with that or a Portugieser Yacht Club in steel which is very special, versatile, sporty and dressy at the same time - like the Pilot's Chrono.
But that' just me. There are many other watches as well that would make a good start.
Take all the time you need to make up your mind and let us know what your final decision will be.
Hello,
So, 13 years later.....
I am in deep with the IWC obsession, I would say the girl in my local boutique is a personal friend.
Photos to follow, current collection consists of, in order or purchase,
Portugieser 371604
Pilots Petronas 388108
Ingenieur 328901
Pilots Lake Tahoe 389105
This is a dirty addiction, I try to look at other brands, but always get pulled back.
Eyeing up a gold obsidian portugieser on rubber strap next, so lets see when that one comes along.
Thanks for reading and i will get some pictures up right away.
Cheers
Dan
Here is my growing family.
Quite fancy the gold obsidian with rubber strap next to add to the collection.
Daniel, what a beautiful collection and well, once caught by the IWC bug, most people are lost to it ;-)
I just noticed I answered your post 13 years ago. My collection also has grown since then. Just a bit of course ;-)
Glad to have you here :-)
Dan, this might be one of my favourite threads on the entire forum. There is something genuinely lovely about a 13 year update that ends in a four piece collection and a wife who probably rolls her eyes every time the IWC bag comes through the door.
The Petronas and the Lake Tahoe sitting next to each other is a fantastic pairing, two very different moods in the same Pilot family. And the Ingenieur 328901 has aged into one of the most quietly respected pieces in the current lineup, I think people will look back at this generation the way they look at the older Genta references now.
What I like most about your story is that you did exactly what most of us pretend we will do but rarely manage. You started with one proper watch, lived with it, and let the collection build naturally over more than a decade rather than panic buying three pieces in the first year. The collection has a real personality because of that.
On the gold obsidian Portugieser on rubber, go for it. That combination of warm case metal against the deep dial on a sporty strap is the kind of contrast IWC does better than almost anyone right now. It will sit beautifully next to what you already have, especially photographed alongside the Petronas.
And Tilo answering on both ends of a 13 year arc is exactly the kind of thing that makes this forum what it is. Welcome back properly, Dan, and please do keep the updates coming. Curious to see where the collection sits in 2038.