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y11 · 8 January 2020, 08:41 AM

Hello everyone,

First of all, I'd like to thank you for this forum, where I have learnt and understood a lot from all of you and I'm glad to be part of this community.

My first Rolex, back in 2012, was a 2nd hand Air-King 14000M. A couple of years later a GMT 116710LN joined, followed by a 2nd hand Yacht-Master 16622 a few years after.

The Air King does not get any wrist time at all, given its size (34mm), but I've kept it for sentimental reasons...

I periodically switch between the GMT and Yacht-Master, so both get enough wrist time. A few months ago, I decided to 'refresh' the GMT by getting a Rubber B strap. Best decision ever!

I'm in the market for the 4th (3rd wearable) watch and I've decided to go for a blue dial. Moving away from sport watches, my next choice would be a blue DJ41, preferably smooth bezel on Jubilee. However, I have always been interested in IWC watches. I don't really care for chronograph watches and don't want anything beyond 40mm, so this really limits the IWC lineup. What caught my eye though, was the Portofino Automatic with a blue dial and rose gold plated hands and indices (IW356523), which also happens to be their absolute cheapest offering.

Would really appreciate your thoughts. Thanks!

JayHantz · 8 January 2020, 10:18 PM

Welcome to the forums! If you like that IWC, I would say go for it. Solid brand with some great heritage. I have a Big Pilot that I absolutely love.

brandrea · 8 January 2020, 10:18 PM

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Urosfan · 8 January 2020, 11:10 PM

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Rebel · 9 January 2020, 12:25 PM

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Welcome

8 January 2020, 08:41 AM	#1
y11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Qatar Posts: 5	New member... Hello everyone, First of all, I'd like to thank you for this forum, where I have learnt and understood a lot from all of you and I'm glad to be part of this community. My first Rolex, back in 2012, was a 2nd hand Air-King 14000M. A couple of years later a GMT 116710LN joined, followed by a 2nd hand Yacht-Master 16622 a few years after. The Air King does not get any wrist time at all, given its size (34mm), but I've kept it for sentimental reasons... I periodically switch between the GMT and Yacht-Master, so both get enough wrist time. A few months ago, I decided to 'refresh' the GMT by getting a Rubber B strap. Best decision ever! I'm in the market for the 4th (3rd wearable) watch and I've decided to go for a blue dial. Moving away from sport watches, my next choice would be a blue DJ41, preferably smooth bezel on Jubilee. However, I have always been interested in IWC watches. I don't really care for chronograph watches and don't want anything beyond 40mm, so this really limits the IWC lineup. What caught my eye though, was the Portofino Automatic with a blue dial and rose gold plated hands and indices (IW356523), which also happens to be their absolute cheapest offering. Would really appreciate your thoughts. Thanks!

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