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    Mr. Ian Coutts
    Apprentice 1 post
    21 Apr 2015, 6:02 p.m. 21 Apr 2015, 6:02 p.m.
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    New proud owner of a Portofino 8 day (510104) - interested if anyone has any experience of wearing this watch to play golf, any risk to the movement?

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    Mr. sumit misra
    Connoisseur 159 posts
    21 Apr 2015, 6:36 p.m. 21 Apr 2015, 6:36 p.m.
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    Hello, welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new watch!

    Shock primarily affects the balance wheel and the rotor of a movement. Since your 5101 is manually wound and does not have a rotor, only its balance will be susceptible. This is why the IWC equips the caliber 59210 with an incabloc protected balance for adequate shock-protection. Also, IWC states that it rigorously tests all of its watches (article: www.iwc.com/en/experiences/test-lab/).

    However, given the degree of shock induced onto the watch while playing golf (especially during a tee off!), its best not to expose any mechanical watch (IWC or otherwise) to such shocks. Though I wear my pilots doppel thoughout most rigorous activities, I always draw the line when hitting the green!

    Here's what IWC states in their FAQ section:

    [i]Can I play sports with my IWC watch?

    As a matter of principle, you should avoid strong vibrations and impacts (e.g. when playing golf or tennis, mountain biking etc.). A mechanical wristwatch is a precision instrument whose manufacture involves working to tolerances of hundredths or even thousandths of a millimetre. Repeated sharp impacts can have a negative influence on the movement’s accuracy or even cause damage.[/i]

    Here's the link:

    www.iwc.com/en/service/faq/

    Hope this helps!

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    Mr. Ralph Ehrismann
    Master 1423 posts
    21 Apr 2015, 9:17 p.m. 21 Apr 2015, 9:17 p.m.
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    Dear IanCou

    I think you can play golf with your watch, it's up to you.

    If you do it, is about the same as parking a new Ferrari in the sea spray on a cliff, it's a question of respect.

    regards

    Ralph

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    Michael Friedberg
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    21 Apr 2015, 10 p.m. 21 Apr 2015, 10 p.m.
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    I am such a lousy golfer that my swing just doesn't produce sufficient force to harm a mechanical watch. However, one time it just might --why would I want to ever take a chance?

    To my thinking the risks can be remote but not worth it with any fine watch.

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    Greg Chalk
    Master 2077 posts
    21 Apr 2015, 11:23 p.m. 21 Apr 2015, 11:23 p.m.
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    Get a Casio for golf tennis squash etc.

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    Mark Fleminger
    Master 3193 posts
    22 Apr 2015, 1:03 a.m. 22 Apr 2015, 1:03 a.m.
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    You need to get an IWC Golf Club ;-)

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    holen
    Apprentice 1 post
    24 Aug 2023, 5:14 p.m. 24 Aug 2023, 5:14 p.m.
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