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29 August 2014, 07:14 AM
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Incoming again
This is a watch I have toyed with the idea of owning for sometime. It is also the first IWC I have owned. In the past I have had a problem with fixed Perpetual Calendars. That is Perpetual Calendars which have a permanently locked relationship between the functions However I have since overcome that and no longer feel that my mortality is threatened by a machine which is programmed to continue to function long after me. So now I have decided that I actually prefer a locked PC system, if for no better reason that they are simply easier to set and the moonphase is always correct.
I had a very beautiful JLC with the same Kurt Klaus module (Approximately ) But it was only 38mm. I have very big wrists and watches much under 40 mm will not get worn much. Even better if they are over 42mm. This 502119 is 44mm and feels just right. These don't come up very often and are very expensive new. So I was very pleased when the opportunity to secure this one arose. It is in Rose Gold with Black dial and is the hemispheres model showing the moonphase in southern and northern hemispheres. Handy to know what they are seeing down below while we are up above. There are a number of reasons both aesthetic and horological, to love this watch. Aesthetically it is extremely beautiful , imposing, and well balanced. The dial is exquisitely engineered and very readable. The case finish, with its mixture of satin and polished surfaces is wonderful to look at and touch. It has the weight and gravitas of a seriously constructed complicated watch. Horologically there is the wonderful and yet to be bettered, ( though possibly equaled in conceptual perfection by Ludwig Oeschlins module) Perpetual Calendar module. Relatively unchanged since it was first seen driven by a 7750. Then there is the fabulous and itself imposing 5000 calibre. This calibre , around since 2000, has some wonderful historic links to some great movements. The winding system itself is yet to be bettered for efficiency and the magnificent 7 day PR makes this watch an even more practical perpetual calendar. This because even if it left unwound for up to a week it will still need no re-setting. The watch is on a Brown OEM gator strap. Which will be removed as soon as I find something of suitable quality in an acceptable colour . Here are some fairly quickly snapped photos of the watch.    
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29 August 2014, 07:18 AM
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Congratulations. That is beautiful.
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29 August 2014, 08:00 AM
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Beautiful - congrats!
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29 August 2014, 08:47 AM
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That is a gorgeous IWC!!! Congrats on this beauty.
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29 August 2014, 08:51 AM
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That is a beautiful piece - congrats!
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29 August 2014, 10:04 AM
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Wow, way over my head
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29 August 2014, 10:25 AM
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Stunning
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29 August 2014, 10:32 AM
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Congrats Tim
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29 August 2014, 10:52 AM
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Congrats Tim, a special piece indeed!
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29 August 2014, 11:21 AM
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Congrats!
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29 August 2014, 12:18 PM
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Sure is a beauty!
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29 August 2014, 12:45 PM
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Such a beautiful watch! Big congrats!
 
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29 August 2014, 12:56 PM
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Amazing!!
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29 August 2014, 05:05 PM
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Very nice!
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29 August 2014, 05:25 PM
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Between this and the Doublematic, your killing it Tim. J
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29 August 2014, 09:54 PM
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Gorgeous piece! Congrats
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30 August 2014, 05:39 AM
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Congratulations, I like your taste and the diversity of your collection.
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30 August 2014, 06:15 AM
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wow
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30 August 2014, 07:37 AM
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Congrats and very nice!
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30 August 2014, 08:04 AM
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I would frame that watch and hang it on my wall. True artistry.
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30 August 2014, 08:23 AM
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Absolutely gorgeous dial!
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30 August 2014, 05:03 PM
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Stunning! That fits you perfectly
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30 August 2014, 09:20 PM
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Gorgeous IWC!
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30 August 2014, 10:15 PM
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Very nice watch !!
Congrats !!!
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30 August 2014, 10:23 PM
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Congrats!
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31 August 2014, 09:17 AM
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Congratulations Tim.
Another favourite of mine from the IWC brand.
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31 August 2014, 12:53 PM
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Sorry for bringing appalling ignorance into a thread about a beautiful watch but re moon phase.
You distinguish northern and Southern Hemispheres and the logical implication is that almost any moon phase watch if be interested in wouldn't be applicable/work here in Sydney? Or do most show both southern and northern? Again I'm very ignorant of both the complication and lunar cycle so feel free to assume I know absolutely nothing op. Btw, the watch looks great on your wrist. Great pickup. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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