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Am now jonesing for a Portugieser panda automatic. But I must stick to the rule of three...
In biblical reference, Ur of the Chaldeans. Yes, I believe it's the same place.Originally Posted by AlexL
My triple:
Am now jonesing for a Portugieser panda automatic. But I must stick to the rule of three...
My tan strap arrived yesterday from ukwatchstrap.co.uk. I couldn't bring myself to pay some of the prices I got quoted elsewhere, and on the flip side this was nearly too cheap so I didn't have high hopes about the quality. However, very happy with it, especially for the money. I'm a big fan of a tan strap, and I think it works very well with the green dial. I will see how wear it wells over the coming months.
that looks great with the green dial
And IWC bracelets.....so comfortable.
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Still trying to find a bracelet for my XVI. The 3706 bracelet fits apparently, but as tricky, nay impossible, to find.And IWC bracelets.....so comfortable.
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How's the IWC going for you my friend?
None of my other watches are getting a look-in after this. It really is my 'sweet-spot' for my little collection at the moment.
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Wearing this today. Some 1990s IWC vintage. Love the logo. 35mm rose gold 3531.
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Finally got around to giving the bronze a decent polish. Not expecting it stay shiney for too long though as my skin tends to cause tarnish quite quickly.
Andy.
My Pilots Chrono seems to be gaining a minute a week. Is this normal IWC behaviour?! I’ve never had anything like that before.
Between 0 to +7spd is within tolerance for IWC.
Got to handle this last week, what an extraordinary piece of engineering!
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That watch really is a thing of exquisite beauty 🤩Finally got around to giving the bronze a decent polish. Not expecting it stay shiney for too long though as my skin tends to cause tarnish quite quickly.
Andy.
That reminds me I bought this print back over 20 years ago .... mirror writing as you can see ... I think it's quite cool (sorry for the crap pic)
When you flip it you see the writing is backwards .... Leonardo style ...
If I recall correctly, when the watch came out, it came with a new annual date wheel for post-millenium in a little phial (as shown), as the one fitted to the watch was only use for a year or two up till the end of 1999.
Nice idea.
Had a TZ'er bought one new, it would have been down to the 19th owner to get that fitted then.
It's been a while since we had some gratuitous IWC pics
Still loving my white dial XX, back on a bracelet today
It's been a while since we had some gratuitous IWC pics
Still loving my white dial XX, back on a bracelet today
Mark XX looks fabulous in white :)
On the white/silver dial theme this arrived yesterday ....
That's another level, love the blue handsMark XX looks fabulous in white :)
On the white/silver dial theme this arrived yesterday ....
I must not covet another man’s watch! But…Mark XX looks fabulous in white :)
On the white/silver dial theme this arrived yesterday ....
“ Ford... you're turning into a penguin. Stop it.” HHGTTG
Love this 1965 model; a dress watch that's not too dressy and I wear as a daily. Fabulous timekeeping too.
Just noticed the very fine downward curve of the chrono' seconds hand!
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I've noticed this on my XX but put it down to the slight dome of the crystal/refraction.Just noticed the very fine downward curve of the chrono' seconds hand!
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Not clear in this pic. from yesterday but I do like the shadows of the hands.
I always thought that was just crystal distortion.Just noticed the very fine downward curve of the chrono' seconds hand!
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Mark X11 on bracelet.
A delight on the wrist, the bracelet is a work of art. I still want to add a leather strap though.
Sanjay
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And here's my Aerotimer taken from roughly the same angle.I've noticed this on my XX but put it down to the slight dome of the crystal/refraction.
Not clear in this pic. from yesterday but I do like the shadows of the hands.
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Hi Sanjay, The Strap Tailor does an excellent black letter aviator strap that suits the watch well. I’d love to get a bracelet for mine!Mark X11 on bracelet.
A delight on the wrist, the bracelet is a work of art. I still want to add a leather strap though.
Sanjay
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Thanks!
The bracelet is a little tricky to find…and expensive - worthwhile though if you’re going to keep it.
All the best,
Sanjay
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Mark XII still in my opinion the best proportioned, most classic IWC Fliegeruhr dial (in this regard at least, preferable to the Mk XI), though much too small for me, in fact I couldn't even get along with a Mark XV. (Though back in the day 21cm bracelets were standard for both - my Mark XV bracelet was full-size).
What's interesting is just how close the Mark XX dial gets to the Mark XII - something I hadn't spotted till this thread. After quite a few years of 'nice but not quite' the Mark XX really nails it, IMO. (I write as a former Mark XVIII Petit Prince owner as well).
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