My first IWC

Hello everyone. I purchased this second hand and am just in awe. What a beauty.

This is my first pricey watch and I'm still learning much about it.

I have been wearing it on and off the past few weeks. The last week, however, I started wearing it every day and I'm curious about the power reserve. It seems to last about a day and a half. Should I be expecting more?

I shouldn't have to wind it, right? I do it anyways but that doesn't seem to help the power reserve. I do shake my hand a lot and rotate my wrists (a habit my father has when wearing his watch -- he says it's to help keep the movement running).

Congratulations and welcome. This watch was also my first IWC.

I suggest that you give the watch a good wind - around 40-60 turns and then you will see that your normal daily movements will keep the watch running very well. Unless you leave the watch still for two days or so.

Wind it for over a minute straight and see how long it will go ... it's an automatic so don't worry about over winding.

Really nice pilot chrono, by the way! Congrats.

I would suggest similar to the kind suggestions above, that you hand wind 60 revolutions and then leave it alone and it should run for about 44 hours. If it only lasts for a lesser time, it probably needs a service.

Excellent start for your #1

The 3717, great versatile watch and IMHO the best looking dial of the classic Pilot Chrono.

Enjoy that special watch with good health.

Andy

Congratulations and welcome to the forum. IMHO you have made an excellent choice. Wear it in good health and keep us posted on your thoughts regarding your new watch.

Regards,
Kevin

Very nice choice! I soon hope to make a post just like yours, showing the same watch on the alligator strap!

Congratulations on the Pilot Chrono. I just got one last week, having owned two of these previously. I just think it's very classy looking, and now that it is discontinued, soon to be quite rare.

Thanks for all your input everyone.

The watch will run for roughly 1.5 - 2 days even when I'm wearing it. Am I just not shaking my arms vigorously enough?

Also, since it's out of warranty, how long can I expect servicing to take? Weeks? Months?

I suppose a local watchsmith will take a relatively short time but the catch is finding a good one.

Does anyone know roughly the waiting time with Jack F. (Superior)?

Sounds like it just needs to be serviced. Best bet is to go through Schaffhausen. Yes it'll take a while, but personally I wouldn't entrust anyone else with it (that being said, I'm not currently living in a place known for their fine jewelers).

Whatever you decide, continue to enjoy the watch. It looks wonderful.

Good evening all,

I just purchased my first IWC. I always admired the look of the Portuguese Perpetual Calendar, so I pulled the trigger on a PPC IWC 502306. It is a gorgeous watch in person and just love the Red gold look. I have two questions for all you watch lovers.

1) I plan to travel, and there is going to be a 12 hour time difference between countries. According to the instruction manual, including the red one I can advance the watch anytime. However I have to be careful not to go counterclockwise between 8pm and 2am. Is the safest time to set the watch counterclockwise at 6pm?

2) If I acquired a custom strap, will the AD change this out for me? I am not inquiring about cost but placing of a custom non IWC strap on my timepiece.

Thank you. I think its customary to upload a picture of the timepiece. Here is one taken from my phone

Hi, congrats on your PPC and welcome to the forum.

My understanding is that you are able to adjust back time / go counter-clockwise, up to a maximum of 18 hours i.e. from 8 pm to 2 am of that same day, which means you will still be in that same day. This will not cause you to breach the no-counterclockwise adjustment time period of the mechanism (8 pm to 2 am).

For a strap change, many collectors here do it themselves, or get it done for a small fee at the local watch-maker, or if their relationship with the Authorized Dealers or boutiques are good, get them changed there for free.

Thank you for your input Shing. I will try find myself a better spring-bar tool. I don't know if I could forgive the local watch store for scratching the lugs. I guess if I did it myself it might be better. Any suggestions on a good spring-bar tool?

Try the bergeron 6767F. Many refer to this as a good tool.

Adding to the Bergeron 6767F recommendation, well made Swiss spring-bar tool, balanced and easy to handle. New tips can be purchased/replaced in future if necessary.

One suggestion....cover lugs with tape to prevent scratching in case of a slip.

Best,

Andy

Wow, that's is my dream watch. Congratulations! I hope I will ever be able to post on this Forum that I have acquired the Portuguese PPC. Been saving for a long time now, and not even half way. Fortunately, my AD likes me and knows my biggest wish.... So , everytime I stop by..... He lets me wear it for a while. Just to keep me going I guess....

Anyway, congrats and enjoy it!

Hi,

Just a thought.... If you wear it all the time, the power reserve doens't make a difference..... Haha! Wear it everyday, this watch deserves it! Enjoy it in good health and fortune. But the others are right. It probably needs service.

Best Regards,

Melchior

Thank you for the suggestion. RCHAN821

-Jay

Great idea Andy!!
-Jay

Keep the dream alive my friend. I think the thrill is always in the hunt. I have owned and own some brands that are considered "the best" in the world of horology but if it doesn't incite any passion it will not matter if it is the "best brand" or a "good/better investment".

This is my first IWC, and as stated I have always had an admiration for the PPC. Now that I have one, I am extremely pleased. This is one that will stay in my collection and not be traded. Good hunting!

-Jay

Just bought my first IWC Watch! It is the Portuguese Chrono with blue leather/white dial and blue steel markers. It is great

Actually, the movement has stopped on my even while wearing the watch. Am I not rotating my wrists as I should. I do sit in front of a computer all day. I'll look into servicing.

Need pics! I love this watch

Here it is - Link to instagram picture

Just curious, when was the IWC Blue Dial Chrono first released? 2008/2009?

Thanks,
Charles