Yout thoughts on the GST perpetual?

Hi,

I have the opportunity to get a gst perpetual. I like the watch since it is a good looking sports watch with complications. However, when I look at watch gatherings, the gst watches don't seem to get the respect of hard core iwc collectors. Are there problems with the watch? What do you guys think about the gst line and specifically the perpetual.

Thanks,
Francis

I have the titanium version. It is one of the best values in a perpetual calendar. And there is a Chrono function. Also one of the best bracelets you can wear. It may not be a Forum favorite but it is a great watch.

It was the very first IWC I had set my eyes and grubby hands on back in 2001/2 and I was overwhelmed by both the space age titanium and complication.

I never forgot that magical few minutes I tried it on. I can only imagine how enjoyable it would be as a daily beater.

Hello Francis,
The GST has for years been a regular watch in my IWC rotation. It is robust, great looking and a real value. I just love the size, weight and feel of the stainless steel version. I have posted many, many photos of my GST Perpetual on this forum over the years. You will not regret picking up the GST.
Good luck!
Jeff

While I have purchased a modest number of the newer IWC's over the last several years I've always felt that the GST collection was one of the most stylistically appealing lines in the history of the company. I was disappointed to see the line discontinued.

WD

Thanks for the replies. What is the history of the gst line? Is it part of the aquatimer or the ingenieur line?

Francis

Besides being a great value perpetual, I think it is a great collectible for anyone who wants a bit of iwc's evolving design, for that time period. I like the Jan Urich very much.

The GST Perpetual is a beautiful watch. I have seen several versions and they all have something special.

Kind regards,

Clemens

Hi Francis,
The first GST's came out about 1998 as robust sports or diving watches. There were automatic alarm, automatic chronograph, quartz chronograph and 2000m automatic diving models. The double chrono and perpetual calendar models were released in 2001.
Although GST stands for Gold Steel Titanium, only the auto chrono, quartz chrono and alarm models were released in all 3 metals. All others only came in steel or titanium.
The 3756 perpetual chronograph has to be one of the most robust perpetual calendar watches ever. The screw down bezel is particularly well engineered.
Alan's titanium version is one of my favourites, the other being the steel/black dial combination.
Leo

The entire GST range are great watches - and the Perpetual the crown at the top.

If you can secure one, in good condition it's defiantly both a handsome timepiece and a collectable piece.

Reliable proven base movement, Kurt Klaus factor, Germanic Design, IWC patented metal bracelet, 120m water resistance, limited production and discontinued, perfect size. What more can one want?

Does anyone know whether if the buttons function under water?

I had mixed feelings about the Line when it was in production. I owned a steel 3707 chrono, but never got comfortable with it. I bought and sold the watch at a very good price, and it is sobering to see what they trade for today.

I also had a white dial 3536 AT, made a very nice profit on it when I sold it, but regret doing so to this day. That was a nice watch, though heavy. I looked for a Ti 3536 for a long time but could never find one at the right price.

I think a perpetual, 3536, alarm, or rattrapante in good shape would be a very savvy buy. These should have the gold plated movements, which I think are due for their own level of collector appreciation.

Not really. That case technology for IWC came later.

Thanks Michael as always.

Thanks everyone,

Thanks for the opinions and background. The problem is, I only have the opportunity to get the white dial. but seeing the salmon, black and titanium just made it more confusing.

Francis

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Why i love this watch and the GST series in general:

Its water resistant to 120m
It's really light and very comfortable
It has a full metal bracelet that is interchangeable. Lasts much longer than any leather or textile strap and doesn't stink of sweat or bacteria and can be cleaned.
Glow in the dark capability. I can read the time at night without a light source!

I have owned my GST perpetual for over 2 years now. I find the watch incredible, but more incredible is the fact that it is not very highly rated at all!!! Most people seem to rate much more highly the 'other' perpetual amongst IWC's collection (many don't feature a chronograph). The GST has the perfect bracelet system, perfect complication, yet is not highly coveted or hardly even mentioned!! Why is so I ask again??

As a perpetual the current crop have a 7 day power reserve, very useful in itself but what may put off some is the chronograph which some may regard as one complication too many.
What ever your views about the above just ask your self one thing, do you love it, if so time to buy one or if you have one keep and wear it. Did you notice that no one is giving it poor reviews!
Don't worry about following the herd, they are invariably led by some old bull and they have a rear end which produces one thing only!

Cheers Greg,

The thing is, I had the portuguese perpetual calendar but realised that I preferred a chronograph movement also. The GST perpetual offered this. I think instead of IWC simply 'rehashing' the same perpetual calendar module in various models, it is now time they combined the portuguse perpetual module with 7 day power reserve with a chronograph, imagine that!! That would be a world first ( I believe) & could command a premium. Is the 7 days power reserve really that difficult to combine with a chronograph?? How much thicker would the case have to be?