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Manofsteelpt · 4 October 2011, 09:30 PM

Came across this IWC Portuguese FA Jones Skeleton watch, model 5442-05. Its got a 43mm Platinum case, and is limited to 50. Also has a hand-made Jones 98290 calibre, Beryllium alloy balance with precision-adjustment cams on the balance arms.
To ME, its a GREAT looking watch... but is it a good watch with a good movement?

Java · 4 October 2011, 09:51 PM

IMO It's a stunning, fabulous and very good watch.
I'd love one. But that puts it on a very long list.

kilyung · 5 October 2011, 12:21 AM

I personally prefer the regular FA Jones but that's an exceptionally fine piece.

Manofsteelpt · 5 October 2011, 12:31 AM

Good movement in there?

Mosco · 5 October 2011, 01:04 AM

Fantastic movement. That's a grail to many.

psv · 5 October 2011, 01:16 AM

It is a cool and interesting piece, but we obviously don't have the same taste because I don't think it is a beautiful piece per se, and I would certainly never buy or wear one.

Manofsteelpt · 5 October 2011, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

It is a cool and interesting piece, but we obviously don't have the same taste because I don't think it is a beautiful piece per se, and I would certainly never buy or wear one.

That's why they make more then one style of watches Patrick

Mockingbird · 5 October 2011, 02:52 PM

IWC's skeletonization style doesn't appeal to me personally, but it's certainly a fantastic movement in that F.A. Jones.

toph · 5 October 2011, 02:59 PM

yes yes and yes!!!!!!

cruvon · 5 October 2011, 03:11 PM

That's a beauty!

WatchTimes · 6 October 2011, 01:27 AM

Its a stunning watch with a fantastic movement.
I do not see it as I watch I would own I still appreciate it.

It would make a stunning dress watch

I have an AP Ultra Thin Skeleton and I will tell you it isn't easy to tell the time
on a full skeleton.

4 October 2011, 09:30 PM	#1
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	Great looking IWC... good watch though? Came across this IWC Portuguese FA Jones Skeleton watch, model 5442-05. Its got a 43mm Platinum case, and is limited to 50. Also has a hand-made Jones 98290 calibre, Beryllium alloy balance with precision-adjustment cams on the balance arms. To ME, its a GREAT looking watch... but is it a good watch with a good movement? Attached Images

4 October 2011, 09:51 PM	#2
Java "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Tim Location: Bangkok Watch: Lots Posts: 521	IMO It's a stunning, fabulous and very good watch. I'd love one. But that puts it on a very long list. __________________ You don't buy a great watch to tell the time, any more than you would buy a fast car because you're in a hurry.

5 October 2011, 01:04 AM	#5
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Fantastic movement. That's a grail to many. __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

5 October 2011, 02:59 PM	#9
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	yes yes and yes!!!!!! __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

5 October 2011, 03:11 PM	#10
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	That's a beauty! __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

5 October 2011, 12:21 AM	#3
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I personally prefer the regular FA Jones but that's an exceptionally fine piece.

5 October 2011, 12:31 AM	#4
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	Good movement in there?

5 October 2011, 01:16 AM	#6
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	It is a cool and interesting piece, but we obviously don't have the same taste because I don't think it is a beautiful piece per se, and I would certainly never buy or wear one.

5 October 2011, 02:52 PM	#8
Mockingbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: -- Posts: 2,097	IWC's skeletonization style doesn't appeal to me personally, but it's certainly a fantastic movement in that F.A. Jones.

6 October 2011, 01:27 AM	#11
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Its a stunning watch with a fantastic movement. I do not see it as I watch I would own I still appreciate it. It would make a stunning dress watch I have an AP Ultra Thin Skeleton and I will tell you it isn't easy to tell the time on a full skeleton. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

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