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topcat30093 · 13 July 2008, 06:12 PM

I shall keep this short.
The Da Vinci will not be sitting back on my wrist.
Once it has been repaired it will go back to the AD, where it will be re selling.
After a lot of deliberation I have decided,not to keep it.
And yesterday I went to my AD and did a deal for a PP Y/G 5146.
The model that you see as my Avatar.
But not the actual watch. Except that mine has a black strap.
Though many may say that I didn't give it a chance and to a degree I do agree.
But I was left wandering what else maybe wrong with the watch.
And that was enough for me.

Thank you, to all those members that offered me their advice and support.

toph · 13 July 2008, 09:03 PM

What went wrong with it?

I think the Patek will be a better choice but then again i love Patek ( even though i have never owned one)

topcat30093 · 14 July 2008, 07:00 PM

Toph
I got slightly disheartend.
And then I decided, that if I was going to get a watch, to keep and then pass on.
I might as well get, what is considederd to be the best brand of watches in the world.

Markg · 14 July 2008, 10:04 PM

you will love the 5146j; great choice! and congratulations!!!

which movement did yours come with?

DSJ · 15 July 2008, 01:44 AM

Why use the IWC as a stepping stone to the 5146, if you can buy the PP? Congratulations - PLEASE give us a thorough review with photos!

topcat30093 · 15 July 2008, 05:45 AM

The calibre is 315 S IRM QA LU
I hope to do a a review of the PP in a couple of weeks time and take some photos.
It wasn't my intention to use the IWC as a stepping stone, but when the watch had some defects and had to go back. I started to think about and research the PP.

stuttgart · 25 July 2008, 04:14 AM

IMO IWC is a nice watch..

VICI · 18 July 2012, 11:31 PM

What caused you to get disheartened with the iwc??

dddrees · 19 July 2012, 09:15 AM

Sorry to hear about your experience with the IWC Tony. I know they make some great watches, but I too think you'll be much happier with the Patek as well.

Congrats.

caryyee · 19 July 2012, 09:46 AM

I have sometimes read mixed feelings on the Da Vinci, but for a perpetual, it's quite good value for money, but yeah, for a heirloom piece that can be passed down to your children, then you can get better than a PP :-)

capote · 20 July 2012, 02:41 AM

Its been four years, he probably doesn't even remember what he didn't like with the IWC in the first place

And his avatar is not displaying a 5146 anymore either. A lot can happen in this time span

HL65 · 21 July 2012, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capote

Its been four years, he probably doesn't even remember what he didn't like with the IWC in the first place

And his avatar is not displaying a 5146 anymore either. A lot can happen in this time span

That is what I was thinking and why open up a 4 year old thread?

13 July 2008, 06:12 PM	#1
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,459	IWC Da Vinci...Update I shall keep this short. The Da Vinci will not be sitting back on my wrist. Once it has been repaired it will go back to the AD, where it will be re selling. After a lot of deliberation I have decided,not to keep it. And yesterday I went to my AD and did a deal for a PP Y/G 5146. The model that you see as my Avatar. But not the actual watch. Except that mine has a black strap. Though many may say that I didn't give it a chance and to a degree I do agree. But I was left wandering what else maybe wrong with the watch. And that was enough for me. Thank you, to all those members that offered me their advice and support. __________________ Last edited by topcat30093; 13 July 2008 at 06:15 PM.. Reason: Sorry, placed it in the wrong section.Mods will you please move

13 July 2008, 09:03 PM	#2
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	What went wrong with it? I think the Patek will be a better choice but then again i love Patek ( even though i have never owned one) __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

14 July 2008, 07:00 PM	#3
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,459	Toph I got slightly disheartend. And then I decided, that if I was going to get a watch, to keep and then pass on. I might as well get, what is considederd to be the best brand of watches in the world. __________________

15 July 2008, 01:44 AM	#5
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Why use the IWC as a stepping stone to the 5146, if you can buy the PP? Congratulations - PLEASE give us a thorough review with photos! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

15 July 2008, 05:45 AM	#6
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,459	The calibre is 315 S IRM QA LU I hope to do a a review of the PP in a couple of weeks time and take some photos. It wasn't my intention to use the IWC as a stepping stone, but when the watch had some defects and had to go back. I started to think about and research the PP. __________________

14 July 2008, 10:04 PM	#4
Markg "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: California Watch: R Posts: 913	you will love the 5146j; great choice! and congratulations!!! which movement did yours come with?

25 July 2008, 04:14 AM	#7
stuttgart "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Jose, CA Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 99	IMO IWC is a nice watch..

18 July 2012, 11:31 PM	#8
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	What caused you to get disheartened with the iwc??

19 July 2012, 09:15 AM	#9
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Sorry to hear about your experience with the IWC Tony. I know they make some great watches, but I too think you'll be much happier with the Patek as well. Congrats. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

19 July 2012, 09:46 AM	#10
caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	I have sometimes read mixed feelings on the Da Vinci, but for a perpetual, it's quite good value for money, but yeah, for a heirloom piece that can be passed down to your children, then you can get better than a PP :-)

20 July 2012, 02:41 AM	#11
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Its been four years, he probably doesn't even remember what he didn't like with the IWC in the first place And his avatar is not displaying a 5146 anymore either. A lot can happen in this time span

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