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www777 · 11 August 2011, 08:54 AM

I have both but if I could only have one it would be the sub without a doubt. You can swim with it and also wear it with a tux.

Paracentesis · 11 August 2011, 09:00 AM

Iwc.

Art 1 · 11 August 2011, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by www777

I have both but if I could only have one it would be the sub without a doubt. You can swim with it and also wear it with a tux.

You can wear a Sub with a tux of course. But you would look silly.

Rollie2011 · 11 August 2011, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

You can wear a Sub with a tux of course. But you would look silly.

I wore my Sub with a tux this past weekend to a wedding...

I don't think i looked silly at all thank you very much.

wrxsti · 11 August 2011, 10:29 AM

get the sub first for versatility then definitely one of these!

Megalobyte · 11 August 2011, 12:16 PM

There's little doubt the Sub is more versatile, and a more robust watch. It looks fine dressed up, or down, the IWC isn't really a sport watch, and might suffer from shocks and minor abuses the Sub would shrug off. Also, personally, I'd be a little paranoid about getting the IWC wet, and I don't like wearing a watch I can't swim in. I like the IWC, but not for an everyday watch.

clarencek · 11 August 2011, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Rollie2011

I wore my Sub with a tux this past weekend to a wedding...

I don't think i looked silly at all thank you very much.

+1 I'm wearing my sub-c to a wedding this weekend. The ceramic bezel dresses up so nicely I'm leaving the daytona at home. :-)
I'm also taking a dip in the resort pool so it's perfect.

Mat Allston · 11 August 2011, 01:46 PM

I own a Rolex but I have bought 2 IWCs for my husband. Between the two you have posted, I would pick the IWC. You can dress up or down the IWC, the only thing that you can't do is go swimming, while you can do that with the sub.

stephentross · 11 August 2011, 01:47 PM

You made the correct choice. IMO

rkk208 · 11 August 2011, 01:49 PM

Sub C

Especially if you have a small wrist. IMO, 42mm with thin bezel look way too big for my 7 inch wrist.

And it's a rolex

charlesvdw · 12 August 2011, 06:47 AM

The look at the movement of the Portuguese is truly stunning.
It doesn't hold its value as well as a sub though.

masterserg · 12 August 2011, 06:49 AM

Sub C

bayerische · 12 August 2011, 07:07 AM

SUBC! IWC looks huge.

Mosco · 12 August 2011, 10:25 AM

Of those two - the Portuguese is almost a no-brainer to me. Two totally different classes of timepieces.

Art 1 · 12 August 2011, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

Of those two - the Portuguese is almost a no-brainer to me. Two totally different classes of timepieces.

Exactly.

agsstructures · 12 August 2011, 10:53 AM

I am actually very surprised to see how many people are voting for the IWC!!! I love mine!!!

cwilson13 · 12 August 2011, 11:17 AM

I don't own a Sub C but I do own the IWC Port 7 Day and I have to say it has become my favorite semi-dress watch (for me at 42mm its a little too big for proper dress). Goes with everything. Its classic, elegant, light weight and comfortable. It is on the thick side for a dress/semi-dress watch (15mm) so if you wear tailored shirts, make sure you wear it when being fitted. It requires a slightly larger cuff diameter to look right and be comfortable. Sub C is a great looking watch too so you really can't loose. Please excuse the low-quality, iphone pic.

Rollie8 · 12 August 2011, 12:23 PM

Its not shocking to me that the responses overwhelimingly favor the Sub-C, given this is a Rolex forum. Both are beautiful watches but I tend to agree with what's already been said by others. The two are really quite different in terms of appearance with the Sub-C being more rugged, and the IWC looking a bit more dressy relatively speaking. That being said, the IWC is certainly far more rare to see than the Sub-C which is by far the most ubiquitous watch in its price range; however, this is a blessing when it comes to resale if that factors in because in that regard Rolex is king.

MortgageGuy · 12 August 2011, 12:29 PM

Sub for me too

Rolex Freak · 12 August 2011, 12:36 PM

I would go with the IWC if you plan on adding to the collection. If you plan on sticking with only one, which I highly doubt, than perhaps the Sub will be more suited for everyday, anywhere everywhere all day watch.

Michael M. · 12 August 2011, 12:38 PM

If you're planning to use it as a formal watch, I'd go for the IWC, it has great wrist presence, very cool to look at movement, also the movement is a in-house 7 day movement.

glennkow · 18 February 2016, 03:47 AM

IWC looks more classy. Sub C a bit more casual/sporty. Both are good on suit and casual of course. But it depends really what lifestyle and job that you are doing. In my case, I have lots of meeting in my job, most of our board of directors and CEO are wearing classy(with leather straps) and sophisticated watches like IWC, Patek, etc. It would be a bit weird to see them wearing sporty watches like Sub C though... well, like I said it depends on lifestyle and your personal preference of course.

beshannon · 18 February 2016, 03:58 AM

I would love the IWC if I could fit it on my wrist

Limey- · 18 February 2016, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

Exactly.

Gerardus · 18 February 2016, 04:59 AM

Easy choice imho.... Sub 👍

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Wcdhtwn · 18 February 2016, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by knobberboy

I think the OP is referring to the 7 day when he says Auto but I could be wrong. I think the other Port is the Port Chrono, the one with no date and ETA movement which I am not to crazy about. I went with the 7 day Auto and am assuming that is what he is talking about. Not 100% sure though.

Does the Portugieser Chrono still have the modified ETA? The one I have does but I got it 12 years ago. I thought they replaced it with an in house movement. Calibre 79350 on their Website, I suppose that could be an ETA...

OP: I'd say Sub and the lume is probably the biggest reason. But if you are set on an IWC I'd suggest the Yacht Club Chronograph. That's closer to the Sub in the Portugieser family. Though the Aquatimer line is their version of dive watches so from a diving tool perspective you should be shopping there.

hoanghung45 · 18 February 2016, 05:23 AM

Iwc

Kneecough · 18 February 2016, 05:37 AM

Sub for me... Not a huge fan of that IWC, and their watches are typically a little large for my liking.

clock · 18 February 2016, 05:55 AM

For pure horology, that iwc has the largest automatic movement and one to admire from the case back.

I've had iwc on my wrist and disliked the thickness, especially for dress.

Submariner all the way.

WhatTheDeuce · 18 February 2016, 09:24 AM

Wonder which he got since he asked about 4.5 years ago.

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11 August 2011, 10:29 AM	#35
wrxsti "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 1,695	get the sub first for versatility then definitely one of these! __________________ PP Geneva

12 August 2011, 07:07 AM	#43
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	SUBC! IWC looks huge. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

12 August 2011, 10:25 AM	#44
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Of those two - the Portuguese is almost a no-brainer to me. Two totally different classes of timepieces. __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

12 August 2011, 11:17 AM	#47
cwilson13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,500	I don't own a Sub C but I do own the IWC Port 7 Day and I have to say it has become my favorite semi-dress watch (for me at 42mm its a little too big for proper dress). Goes with everything. Its classic, elegant, light weight and comfortable. It is on the thick side for a dress/semi-dress watch (15mm) so if you wear tailored shirts, make sure you wear it when being fitted. It requires a slightly larger cuff diameter to look right and be comfortable. Sub C is a great looking watch too so you really can't loose. Please excuse the low-quality, iphone pic. Attached Images

12 August 2011, 12:29 PM	#49
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Sub for me too __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

11 August 2011, 08:54 AM	#31
www777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: At Home Posts: 1,285	I have both but if I could only have one it would be the sub without a doubt. You can swim with it and also wear it with a tux.

11 August 2011, 09:00 AM	#32
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	Iwc.

11 August 2011, 12:16 PM	#36
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	There's little doubt the Sub is more versatile, and a more robust watch. It looks fine dressed up, or down, the IWC isn't really a sport watch, and might suffer from shocks and minor abuses the Sub would shrug off. Also, personally, I'd be a little paranoid about getting the IWC wet, and I don't like wearing a watch I can't swim in. I like the IWC, but not for an everyday watch.

11 August 2011, 01:46 PM	#38
Mat Allston Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wearing DJ or OP Posts: 133	I own a Rolex but I have bought 2 IWCs for my husband. Between the two you have posted, I would pick the IWC. You can dress up or down the IWC, the only thing that you can't do is go swimming, while you can do that with the sub.

11 August 2011, 01:47 PM	#39
stephentross 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Southwest USA Posts: 896	You made the correct choice. IMO

11 August 2011, 01:49 PM	#40
rkk208 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 122	Sub C Especially if you have a small wrist. IMO, 42mm with thin bezel look way too big for my 7 inch wrist. And it's a rolex

12 August 2011, 06:47 AM	#41
charlesvdw Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Flanders Posts: 67	The look at the movement of the Portuguese is truly stunning. It doesn't hold its value as well as a sub though.

12 August 2011, 06:49 AM	#42
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Sub C

12 August 2011, 10:53 AM	#46
agsstructures 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 2,403	I am actually very surprised to see how many people are voting for the IWC!!! I love mine!!!

12 August 2011, 12:23 PM	#48
Rollie8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York, NY Watch: CHNR, BLRO, Sub-C Posts: 164	Its not shocking to me that the responses overwhelimingly favor the Sub-C, given this is a Rolex forum. Both are beautiful watches but I tend to agree with what's already been said by others. The two are really quite different in terms of appearance with the Sub-C being more rugged, and the IWC looking a bit more dressy relatively speaking. That being said, the IWC is certainly far more rare to see than the Sub-C which is by far the most ubiquitous watch in its price range; however, this is a blessing when it comes to resale if that factors in because in that regard Rolex is king.

12 August 2011, 12:36 PM	#50
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	I would go with the IWC if you plan on adding to the collection. If you plan on sticking with only one, which I highly doubt, than perhaps the Sub will be more suited for everyday, anywhere everywhere all day watch.

12 August 2011, 12:38 PM	#51
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	If you're planning to use it as a formal watch, I'd go for the IWC, it has great wrist presence, very cool to look at movement, also the movement is a in-house 7 day movement.

18 February 2016, 03:47 AM	#52
glennkow "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Singapore Posts: 2	IWC looks more classy. Sub C a bit more casual/sporty. Both are good on suit and casual of course. But it depends really what lifestyle and job that you are doing. In my case, I have lots of meeting in my job, most of our board of directors and CEO are wearing classy(with leather straps) and sophisticated watches like IWC, Patek, etc. It would be a bit weird to see them wearing sporty watches like Sub C though... well, like I said it depends on lifestyle and your personal preference of course. Last edited by glennkow; 18 February 2016 at 03:50 AM.. Reason: grammar correcting

18 February 2016, 03:58 AM	#53
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I would love the IWC if I could fit it on my wrist __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

18 February 2016, 04:59 AM	#55
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,147	Easy choice imho.... Sub 👍 Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

18 February 2016, 05:23 AM	#57
hoanghung45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Home Watch: AP Posts: 253	Iwc

18 February 2016, 05:37 AM	#58
Kneecough "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 1,792	Sub for me... Not a huge fan of that IWC, and their watches are typically a little large for my liking.

18 February 2016, 05:55 AM	#59
clock Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: in a house Posts: 13,510	For pure horology, that iwc has the largest automatic movement and one to admire from the case back. I've had iwc on my wrist and disliked the thickness, especially for dress. Submariner all the way.

18 February 2016, 09:24 AM	#60
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	Wonder which he got since he asked about 4.5 years ago. Sent from half way through the Kessel Run using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @whatthedeuce_

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