Iwc Portuguese Auto

[wrxsti]

A new delivery from Mosco aka Greg a few weeks back. Just an amazing time piece, the silver dial, striking blue hands and gorgeous 7 day movement. I love the huge face as the bezel is tiny and the thickness of the watch.

What can I say about Greg, my second deal with him and he is definitley one of the highly trusted sellers here on trf, I highly recommend him. Thanks again Greg.

The port auto should blend nicely with my big pilot and pilot chrono. I just love the timeless, understated elegance that Iwc watches have. If you re on the fence about trying a Port Auto do yourself a favour and pick one up you will not be disapointed, remember to contact Mosco!

[Mosco]

Thanks for your kind words, Andy! And nice collection

[wrxsti]

a new chocolate strap pic

[eric23]

Nice Congrats!

[conrail]

Awesome - love the 5001! Seems a few folks have picked them up in the past week. Sure has renewed my interest in them!

[rossi46]

That thing looks massive! How small is your wrist?

Also, I thought that the blue-hand version comes on a blue strap - can you choose a different color?

[warren G.]

That watch really spark my interest in wristwatch. You can said it was my first love. Congrats and wear it in good health.

[wrxsti]

Originally Posted by rossi46

That thing looks massive! How small is your wrist?

Also, I thought that the blue-hand version comes on a blue strap - can you choose a different color?

i have 6 3/4 wrists and the port auto is 42.3 mm but there is virtually no bezel so it looks bigger than it actually is. Heck it is my smallest watch in my collection! The big pilot is 46m!

Yes it comes on a navy blue strap i have a tan and chocolate strap for it as well.

[BABKA]

A fantastic group pic indeed. The display back going nearly all the way out to the edge is a very alluring attribute with most IWCs. Congrats and ENJOY!

[kilyung]

Dammit. You guys are making it real hard to be patient for my 5001-7 to return. +1 on Greg.

[DFM1]

Great pick up on a beautiful watch!

By the way, mine says hi!

[conrail]

Ugh stop it! The gold 5001 is so beautiful.

[wrxsti]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Dammit. You guys are making it real hard to be patient for my 5001-7 to return. +1 on Greg.

yes but im sure that the awesome lange will keep u entertained till it gets back!

[wrxsti]

Originally Posted by DFM1

Great pick up on a beautiful watch!

By the way, mine says hi!

wow that is beautiful! lets turn this thread into a Portuguese Auto members club!

[nc42acc]

[Z-Dweller]

Wearing mine today as well.

[Z-Dweller]

Wearing mine today as well. Seeing this thread helped me choose it for this weekend.

[irsanm]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Dammit. You guys are making it real hard to be patient for my 5001-7 to return. +1 on Greg.

OMG!! your lange is so beautiful! I think it is one of the best watches i've seen in this forum..congratulations!

[conrail]

While the 5001 is a beautiful watch, I wouldn't be crying too much if I had that amazing looking Lange to occupy my time with until the 5001's return :)

[kilyung]

Yeah the Dato is nice but it's always about the greener grass right?

[wrxsti]

hey when did this turn into a lange thread! ha ha
awesome exhibition clear back! How about i trade my port auto for your lange until u get your port back?

[conrail]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Yeah the Dato is nice but it's always about the greener grass right?

That is sick!

[kilyung]

Sorry about the hijack Andy. By the way, is that the dark brown strap on your 5001-7?

[wrxsti]

yes mike i have a chocolate brown, tan and the og navy. Bought them from thewatchboys. You have me lookng at lange now!

[Timber Loftis]

I dislike IWC for their vibrating rotors and their use of industry standard movements -- but I cannot apply those prejudices towards the Portuguese. Those tend to be pretty great.

Also, note that you cannot compare a big date wheel or what is also called a double-date wheel to those that aren't. Those are an echelon higher in terms of complications.

[irsanm]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Yeah the Dato is nice but it's always about the greener grass right?

That's what i'm talking about mate!

My burning passion for the YG YMII and IWC portuguese perpetual calendar is gone thanks to you!

Now i'm looking at the Grand Lange 1..what's your say on the comparison to the 2 other watches i have stated above?

From my perspective, that Lange is in a class of its own compared to the Rolex and IWC, what do you think?

[Mosco]

Originally Posted by Timber Loftis

I dislike IWC for their vibrating rotors and their use of industry standard movements -- but I cannot apply those prejudices towards the Portuguese. Those tend to be pretty great..

sigh...what 'industry-standard' movements do you speak of, grasshoppa? Surely, not ANY of the 7-days in 5001's, Big Pilots or Grosee Ingenieurs? Or the proprietary flyback single-subdial Chronos in the Yacht Masters or DaVinci's? Or the ingenious perpetual calendars that will be fully functional 'til year 2499? You must be referring to the two models they still make with the heavily modified 7750's for now. Way to grade the entire brand based upon that.

And the 'vibrating rotor' you're referring to is the Pellaton winding, most efficient system in the industry. While wearing your watch, you can shake your wrist and watch the PR meter go up. But of course, it is noisier than Rolex, so I can't fault you for your preferences.

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by irsanm

Now i'm looking at the Grand Lange 1..what's your say on the comparison to the 2 other watches i have stated above?

From my perspective, that Lange is in a class of its own compared to the Rolex and IWC, what do you think?

No contest. The Lange is a better finished watch than either Rolex or IWC. The Grand Lange 1 is 41.9mm so it's a very modern size. Lange is the least known brand of the three. Unfortunately that means the depreciation on a Lange is steep so get used if you can. I'd most definitely get a Lange before IWC and before Rolex.

I have a very short list for my next Lange; the Zeitwerk Striking Time in WG! My wife thinks it's the most striking (pun intended) watch she's ever seen/heard.

[irsanm]

Originally Posted by kilyung

No contest. The Lange is a better finished watch than either Rolex or IWC. The Grand Lange 1 is 41.9mm so it's a very modern size. Lange is the least known brand of the three. Unfortunately that means the depreciation on a Lange is steep so get used if you can. I'd most definitely get a Lange before IWC and before Rolex.

I have a very short list for my next Lange; the Zeitwerk Striking Time in WG! My wife thinks it's the most striking (pun intended) watch she's ever seen/heard.

Don't you think the depreciation on the IWC and YMII is very steep too?

How about Patek? I would also love to own a Patek but i prefer a rounded-case watch that's why i wouldn't go with the Nautilus.
Could you give me a recommendation? I prefer a black dial because i'm still 23 and i need a timeless watch. Thanks!

Wow your choice is very impressive indeed! That's the only "digital" watch in the world that is truly accepted in the haute horlogerie!

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by irsanm

Don't you think the depreciation on the IWC and YMII is very steep too?

How about Patek? I would also love to own a Patek but i prefer a rounded-case watch that's why i wouldn't go with the Nautilus.
Could you give me a recommendation? I prefer a black dial because i'm still 23 and i need a timeless watch. Thanks!

Wow your choice is very impressive indeed! That's the only "digital" watch in the world that is truly accepted in the haute horlogerie!

Except for SS sports Rolex and most Patek, depreciation is bad on any watch. Particularly on precious metals. However in my experience, brand recognition and desirability plays an added factor as well.

If you want a round black dial Patek, you've got to check out the 5153G Calatrava.

I think most Lange fans are still on the fence about the ZW line. It's a very radical departure for the brand (discounting the Opera House clock). Time will tell if it's an Edsel or the start of a new classic. By the way, FP Journe's Vagabondage II is widely acclaimed and beat Lange to a digital display although the ALS solution is more natural to read.