Hi folks, I'm new to this forum

I'm Robin, 42, wife, two kids from Holland.
Since 1994 I'm into IWC(steel Portofino leather strap). After that I had a 1995 Fliegerchrono 3707(?) in 1995 and a 3713(?) Doppelchrono in '98...
The last one maybe the best looking watch I ever owned.
I sold them and owned several Rolexes(GMTII, Subs, DeepSea through the years, also a brand I really appreciate. Maybe because my old man is a watchmaker and has a few JLCs and once had a MkXI IWC in the eighties it's genetic:)

Back in 2006 I bought a JLC Compressor chrono but switchched to a 3227 Inge, I sold that one to buy a DeepSea and after that the new Submariner Date...plus a 320 Panerai. I really like my watches to have manufacture movements....

I sold them and on my way came a AP Royal Oak Offshore and a JLC TT Polaris.

And I came across a Vintage Inge (here on a sporty Hirsch strap):

I sold them all. And bought a JLC Navy Seals Alarm. Nice watch! But not as cute as my current 5004:)

Here my ex Tribute to Polaris....

Thanks for reading.

Cheers
Robin

Hi Robin,

Welcome to IWC Forum! Thanks for sharing your story and how you ended up where you started, with IWC.

The Big Pilot is a favorite model, congrats, and I love my 5002 BP classic!

So, just a quick question......do you still have the SS VC Inge or did you sell it to get the 5004? I think you sold it, right?

Hi Nad, thanks for the welcome.

I sold them all. The only watches I currently own are the 5004, an Oris Big Crown on rubber strap , a Supra 19th century gold petite sonnerie pocketwatch which I never wear LOL and a Casio G Shock.

Cheers
Robin

Hi Robin,

Welcome to The Forum, I'm sure you'll find it a very nice place to be and to indulge in the passion for IWC watches!

Cheers!

Welcome Robin to the iwc forum.

One of the 5004 brother say Hi

Robin,

Welcome to the IWC forum, your BP is certainly a favorite here and you will see many versions. So be sure to come back often and contribute to our expanding family. Here are two of mine.

Regards,
Kevin

Welcome Robin. A secret to share -- be prepared for more incoming IWCs :))

Warm welcome to the IWC Forum Robin.
Nice taste in watches from little I 've seen.
My compliments too.

Welcome Robin! Nice pictures! I hope you will remain happy with your IWC and will join our friendly discussions here. We love seeing pictures of everyone's watches!

Robin hartlijk welcome!

Full loop with some real nice IWC's along the way.

Now, you have come full circle and are sporting an icon of a watch - it's a keeper. We look forward to see your IWC collection grow.

You are now doomed to buying more and more IWCs. You have contracted the IWC uhren-virus and there is no known cure. Congratulations on your BP and welcome to the best forum to learn more about the history and tradition of all things IWC. Wear it in good health. Keep posting pictures.

Thanks gentlemen.

Well,here you are.

I almost forgot....I only had this one for about one month last year. Great watch but the gold is too 'classy' for me...I prefer the steel version.

Cheers
Robin

Welcome Robin. You've bought, and sold, a lot of nice watches over the years. I hope the BP sticks around for a while. (How could you bring yourself to sell the VC Inge?)

Welcome to the best IWC forum in the world Robin. Your BP is a true icon, enjoy and wear it in good health.

Kind regards,

Clemens

Welcome to the Forum,
The next GTG your're more than welcome to participate!
Last year it was in Amsterdam.
Cheers
bas Dekkers

Welcome to our company my friend!
Excellent watch taste ...BRAVO

Welcome the forum Robin

I think engaging with this community will help you to keep hold of your Big Pilot.

Welcome to the forum and greetings from sunny Singapore Robin. This is a place where collectors interact from all over the world and where knowledge and experience are exchanged. Most of us 'lurk' or post on a regular basis. Great to see you here and that 5004 looks splendid on your wrist.

Welcome Robin - impressive list of posessions you have gone thru. I hope you have found something you'd like to hang on to for a while. Having a few and then rotate them makes me enjoy them for years :-)

Welcome to the forum and regards from my 5004:

great great stuff ! one of the very very few red gold Yacht Club Chronograph seen here on the forum. Enjoy your new piece and your wrist time !

Welcome Robin! Looking forward to seeing more new watches from you soon!!

Regards,
Ricky

Welcome to the Forum Robin. Your BP looks great on your wrist