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Carlo Miguel · 11 July 2009, 05:50 PM

Im planning to purchase a IWC portuguese 7 days as my next watch?

Any thoughts? reviews?

Thanks...

JF23 · 13 July 2009, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carlo Miguel

Im planning to purchase a IWC portuguese 7 days as my next watch?

Any thoughts? reviews?

Thanks...

Great looking watch...look forward to pics if you pull the trigger. What color dial are you going for?

Carlo Miguel · 14 July 2009, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by JF23

Great looking watch...look forward to pics if you pull the trigger. What color dial are you going for?

im thinking a black dial since it goes well with black leather. Perfect for dark suits.

leozip · 6 August 2009, 10:00 AM

Can't go wrong with IWC, I got two.

heresiarh · 6 August 2009, 11:48 AM

What do you need a review for? Just pull the trigger already. IWCs make absolutely stunning watches.

the*roser · 29 September 2009, 02:18 AM

I own a 7 day Automatic, great timepiece and holds its value better compared to a lot of other brands

nich · 2 October 2009, 12:22 AM

I just got mine today. I really love it. I'm so glad I finally bought it. I was choosing between this and a SS Daytona. I eventually chose the Portuguese 7 days since I already have an Omega Speedmaster and a Submariner LV which are both quite sporty. Everything about it is beautiful especially the caseback where you can see the movement.

sushisummo · 2 October 2009, 02:18 AM

IWC is a definetly a great watch.......good luck.

towernick · 6 December 2009, 10:29 AM

Love my IWC, mine is only a MK XV, however, it has the most comfortable bracelet I've ever put on my wrist. My dad bought a MK XVI the same week I recieved my watch cause he liked the bracelet and watch so much. As said above, you really can't go wrong with an IWC. If you don't like it, send it to me and I'll wear it for a year just to make sure it keeps good time.

mingsta · 13 December 2009, 11:52 AM

Its a lovely watch!

As a cheeky alternative (cos its always good to check out the alternatives, right?) have a little look at the Dornblueth et Sohne 99.2.

1000ftSub · 13 December 2009, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carlo Miguel

im thinking a black dial since it goes well with black leather. Perfect for dark suits.

Can't go wrong with black

mfer · 14 December 2009, 01:26 AM

My friend at work has it and I handle it frequently. An amazing piece. The dial looks soooo big b/c no bezel esentially.

Perdu · 25 January 2010, 12:10 PM

One of my all time favorite watches.

sambb · 26 January 2010, 11:05 AM

Be aware-
I have an IWC in for routine service - I sent it beginning of october... it is still not back yet, and they tell me that is normal...

Rolex service is MUCh quicker, and for this reason I do not favor IWC

bcacncnc · 27 January 2010, 11:01 AM

Attached is my current favourite IWC... Its on my shortlist. I like the uniqueness of the blue dials and the white face contrasted with the goldy leather strap is all class... Not the 7 day but.

mingsta · 10 April 2010, 10:33 AM

Just stumbled on this thread. Don't know if the OP has pulled the trigger yet, but to throw a curveball in, have you considered a Dornbluth? There's a long wait time on these, but thats because they're handmade by Dirk Dornbluth. Stunning watch, built by a master watchmaker and I think you'd possibly have change left over to buy yourself a beater or two. It will also be bespoke, to your specifications on finish. Having said that, the 7 day power reserve of the Portugeiser is mightily impressive.

Pics borrowed from this review:
http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...87&rev=&reveal

SoCalDweller · 2 February 2012, 09:26 AM

I have a rose gold portuguese chrono w/ black dial. You only begin to appreciate the quality/robustness after wearing other brands....I didn't love IWC until I wore this watch for a few months. It gets way more wear now than any other piece. IWC all the way...

ideal-watches · 3 April 2012, 06:35 AM

The Portuguese with Pellaton movement is a stalwart. It measures up with the best of them. You won't be disappointed.

Ltcopley · 15 May 2012, 10:08 AM

It's a beautiful watch. I'm a little jealous to tell you the truth. My wife has given me a cease order on new watch purchases.

11 July 2009, 05:50 PM	#1
Carlo Miguel Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Carlo Location: Philippines Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 444	IWC Portuguese 7 DAYS Im planning to purchase a IWC portuguese 7 days as my next watch? Any thoughts? reviews? Thanks...

6 August 2009, 11:48 AM	#5
heresiarh "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: heresiarh Location: Boston Watch: GMT-IIC Posts: 428	What do you need a review for? Just pull the trigger already. IWCs make absolutely stunning watches. __________________ "I though paradise was a library" Patek 5711/1A White Dial

2 October 2009, 02:18 AM	#8
sushisummo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: JT Location: in a house....:) Watch: Hmmm......? Posts: 1,776	IWC is a definetly a great watch.......good luck. __________________ Collections: -- R-O-L-E-X --AP-ROO -- P-A-N-E-R-A-I -- B-R-E-G-U-E-T -- I-W-C -- B-A-L-L -- O-T-H-E-R-S WISHLIST: Too many to list...... Member #23367

14 December 2009, 01:26 AM	#12
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	My friend at work has it and I handle it frequently. An amazing piece. The dial looks soooo big b/c no bezel esentially. __________________ member#3242

25 January 2010, 12:10 PM	#13
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	One of my all time favorite watches. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

6 August 2009, 10:00 AM	#4
leozip "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami Watch: GMT IIC TT Posts: 37	Can't go wrong with IWC, I got two.

29 September 2009, 02:18 AM	#6
the*roser Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 16	I own a 7 day Automatic, great timepiece and holds its value better compared to a lot of other brands

2 October 2009, 12:22 AM	#7
nich "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Nich Location: Philippines Watch: Rolex GMT II BLNR Posts: 40	I just got mine today. I really love it. I'm so glad I finally bought it. I was choosing between this and a SS Daytona. I eventually chose the Portuguese 7 days since I already have an Omega Speedmaster and a Submariner LV which are both quite sporty. Everything about it is beautiful especially the caseback where you can see the movement.

6 December 2009, 10:29 AM	#9
towernick Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 880	Love my IWC, mine is only a MK XV, however, it has the most comfortable bracelet I've ever put on my wrist. My dad bought a MK XVI the same week I recieved my watch cause he liked the bracelet and watch so much. As said above, you really can't go wrong with an IWC. If you don't like it, send it to me and I'll wear it for a year just to make sure it keeps good time.

13 December 2009, 11:52 AM	#10
mingsta Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 185	Its a lovely watch! As a cheeky alternative (cos its always good to check out the alternatives, right?) have a little look at the Dornblueth et Sohne 99.2.

26 January 2010, 11:05 AM	#14
sambb "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA/UK Posts: 1,375	Be aware- I have an IWC in for routine service - I sent it beginning of october... it is still not back yet, and they tell me that is normal... Rolex service is MUCh quicker, and for this reason I do not favor IWC

27 January 2010, 11:01 AM	#15
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	Attached is my current favourite IWC... Its on my shortlist. I like the uniqueness of the blue dials and the white face contrasted with the goldy leather strap is all class... Not the 7 day but. Attached Images __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

10 April 2010, 10:33 AM	#16
mingsta Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 185	Just stumbled on this thread. Don't know if the OP has pulled the trigger yet, but to throw a curveball in, have you considered a Dornbluth? There's a long wait time on these, but thats because they're handmade by Dirk Dornbluth. Stunning watch, built by a master watchmaker and I think you'd possibly have change left over to buy yourself a beater or two. It will also be bespoke, to your specifications on finish. Having said that, the 7 day power reserve of the Portugeiser is mightily impressive. Pics borrowed from this review: http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...87&rev=&reveal

2 February 2012, 09:26 AM	#17
SoCalDweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: K Location: Los Angeles Watch: Breguet TYPE XXI Posts: 18	I have a rose gold portuguese chrono w/ black dial. You only begin to appreciate the quality/robustness after wearing other brands....I didn't love IWC until I wore this watch for a few months. It gets way more wear now than any other piece. IWC all the way...

3 April 2012, 06:35 AM	#18
ideal-watches 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: David Shahzade Location: Cape Cod Watch: Rolex 6240 Posts: 549	The Portuguese with Pellaton movement is a stalwart. It measures up with the best of them. You won't be disappointed.

15 May 2012, 10:08 AM	#19
Ltcopley Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 19	It's a beautiful watch. I'm a little jealous to tell you the truth. My wife has given me a cease order on new watch purchases.

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