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Old 19 November 2013, 11:51 PM   #1
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IWC or AP

If you have the choice between an AP Millenary 4101 and IWC Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Watch which one will you pick?
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Old 19 November 2013, 11:52 PM   #2
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The da Vinci. The AP doesn't really appeal to me
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Old 19 November 2013, 11:55 PM   #3
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2 very different watches...not really sure how to pick. The AP is very modern, and like a piece of art (although I'm not sure I could wear it, I could stare at it for a long time).

The IWC I like the complications, but the case design (particularly the right side) is very unappealing to me for some reason.
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Old 20 November 2013, 12:28 AM   #4
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Kind of apple and orange comparison. I will say neither. For AP, will choose RO or ROO, never warm up to the Milenary with its wierd oval shape. For IWC, my pick will be the Portuguese PPC with the blue dial. Yup, I got one.

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Old 20 November 2013, 12:28 AM   #5
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I'd go for the AP.
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Old 20 November 2013, 12:37 AM   #6
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Old 20 November 2013, 12:39 AM   #7
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the IWC. Don't understand the AP...
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Old 20 November 2013, 12:51 AM   #8
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Old 20 November 2013, 12:53 AM   #9
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IWC from purely aesthetics perspective . . .
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Old 20 November 2013, 12:55 AM   #10
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Kind of apple and orange comparison. I will say neither. For AP, will choose RO or ROO, never warm up to the Milenary with its wierd oval shape. For IWC, my pick will be the Portuguese PPC with the blue dial. Yup, I got one.
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Old 20 November 2013, 12:56 AM   #11
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IWC but not that model, the shape dosen't work for me.
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Old 20 November 2013, 01:52 AM   #12
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AP for craftsmanship. IWC for case design (for these choices). Normally I'd choose AP all day long...
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Old 20 November 2013, 02:04 AM   #13
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what ben said.
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Old 20 November 2013, 02:07 AM   #14
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The perpetual one with "Le Prince" in it looks awesome
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Old 20 November 2013, 02:37 AM   #15
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Of those 2 I like the AP more, but I'd choose Ben's Port Perp over both.
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Old 20 November 2013, 03:10 AM   #16
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I Agree with Ben
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Old 20 November 2013, 03:58 AM   #17
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Old 20 November 2013, 05:35 AM   #18
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Old 20 November 2013, 05:57 AM   #19
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Kind of apple and orange comparison. I will say neither. For AP, will choose RO or ROO, never warm up to the Milenary with its wierd oval shape. For IWC, my pick will be the Portuguese PPC with the blue dial. Yup, I got one.

That's a sharp looking watch!
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Old 20 November 2013, 06:07 AM   #20
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Da Vinci in WG with the grey dial is amazing and 1 of 50 pieces rare as well.
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Old 20 November 2013, 06:11 AM   #21
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Old 20 November 2013, 07:24 AM   #22
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Yes with me too, but neither is high on my list.
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Old 20 November 2013, 07:29 AM   #23
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Neither for me.
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Old 20 November 2013, 07:31 AM   #24
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Between these 2 ... AP. People will confused this millenary to Tourbillon for a moment. :)
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Old 20 November 2013, 04:16 PM   #25
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If just two options, I would go with IWC Da Vichi... Else AP ROO
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Old 20 November 2013, 04:32 PM   #26
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I like benlees watch. It's beautiful.


What was the question again? AP I suppose but I must say neither appeals to my narrow minded tastes.
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Old 20 November 2013, 04:41 PM   #27
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Old 20 November 2013, 07:00 PM   #28
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Very different watches, but AP for me.
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Old 20 November 2013, 08:08 PM   #29
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AP, I love how the movement is being displayed.
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Old 20 November 2013, 08:31 PM   #30
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The perpetual calendars are interesting pieces which are (IMO) worthy of appreciation for their complexity of movement.

I actually like the Kurt Klaus. See if you can find a deal... SS usually go for the 15-16.5k range asking price.

To add to a collection, I'd do it. But to choose one or the other, it would be the AP.
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