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Spencer · 14 September 2006, 02:12 PM

I see this IWC Portugese Automatic frequently at my local AD. I definitly am a fan of IWC's, though not sure if I'm willing to pony up $10,400 USD (before discount) for it. Thoughts

Otis · 14 September 2006, 02:19 PM

They are stunning pieces IMO, but look better with the blued hands & white dials I think. 10,400 seems a bit rich! I was kicking myself a while, I passed on the chance to pick up the chrono version for under 5K.... idiot...idiot...idiot.

I think they're great,they are a very stylish watch with a nice large diameter, but are still functional & not just for show.

Launch Mini · 14 September 2006, 02:28 PM

For me, the $10,000 mark is the magic number. I can't see myself dropping that on ONE watch.

JJ Irani · 14 September 2006, 05:25 PM

That is undoubtedly a superb looking piece of horology, Spencer. But dropping that kind of dough would make most of us think twice....and some of us would rather go Rolex if we are prepared to spread that kind of cash around!!

clogz · 14 September 2006, 06:14 PM

I could definetly wear one of those. But how about at $1500?

mailman · 14 September 2006, 06:40 PM

That's a beautiful watch but alot of pesos

padi56 · 14 September 2006, 07:48 PM

Great watch and a lot of history to the company,but expencive for what it is IMO.

14 September 2006, 09:00 PM

It's a great watch but I agree that the white dial version looks better. Also a lot of cash, but you should be able to get a good discount.

C.J. · 14 September 2006, 10:29 PM

Beautiful watch. I like quite a few from the IWC line. The Portuguese is one of my favorites, but way too steep for me

Rockrolex · 14 September 2006, 10:32 PM

I'm of the nice-but-pricy-for-what-you-get shcool.

14 September 2006, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

For me, the $10,000 mark is the magic number. I can't see myself dropping that on ONE watch.

Yeah right... until you put a 190 on your wrist.

I prefer the white dial version of the Pork-and-cheeser, but I also think that is too steep a price for what you get.

dman · 15 September 2006, 12:47 PM

Been thinking about that same watch, like it better than the white dial. As for the watch, it is a true piece of horology. Everything about it is finsished in a first class manner and it is even better looking in the flesh!!

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Spencer · 15 September 2006, 02:30 PM

Trust me, I hear you guys on the price. $10,400 does sound high, however all that goes into the Portugese line and craftsmanship makes it a very nice piece. I don't plan on buying this anytime soon, however I know I can get it for 30% off which comes to $7,280.

dman · 15 September 2006, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Spencer

Trust me, I hear you guys on the price. $10,400 does sound high, however all that goes into the Portugese line and craftsmanship makes it a very nice piece. I don't plan on buying this anytime soon, however I know I can get it for 30% off which comes to $7,280.

I totally agree with your line of thinking Spencer. The watch IS expensive, but the price is not "too high".

15 September 2006, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Spencer

Trust me, I hear you guys on the price. $10,400 does sound high, however all that goes into the Portugese line and craftsmanship makes it a very nice piece. I don't plan on buying this anytime soon, however I know I can get it for 30% off which comes to $7,280.

For that kind of discount, I'd say it's worth it. IWC are beautiful and the porkncheese is one of only three from them I'd consider. It also wears really nicely too!

15 September 2006, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

For that kind of discount, I'd say it's worth it. IWC are beautiful and the porkncheese is one of only three from them I'd consider. It also wears really nicely too!

I agree - that's a good price!

14 September 2006, 02:12 PM	#1
Spencer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,338	Thoughts on this IWC? I see this IWC Portugese Automatic frequently at my local AD. I definitly am a fan of IWC's, though not sure if I'm willing to pony up $10,400 USD (before discount) for it. Thoughts __________________ I'm a perpetual kind of guy Resident Audemars Piguet Fanatic

14 September 2006, 02:19 PM	#2
Otis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Urs Location: QLD AU Watch: Omega x 2 Posts: 2,046	They are stunning pieces IMO, but look better with the blued hands & white dials I think. 10,400 seems a bit rich! I was kicking myself a while, I passed on the chance to pick up the chrono version for under 5K.... idiot...idiot...idiot. I think they're great,they are a very stylish watch with a nice large diameter, but are still functional & not just for show. __________________ Rock the Casbah!

14 September 2006, 02:28 PM	#3
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	For me, the $10,000 mark is the magic number. I can't see myself dropping that on ONE watch. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

14 September 2006, 05:25 PM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,317	That is undoubtedly a superb looking piece of horology, Spencer. But dropping that kind of dough would make most of us think twice....and some of us would rather go Rolex if we are prepared to spread that kind of cash around!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

14 September 2006, 06:40 PM	#6
mailman TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: BLNR Posts: 35,559	That's a beautiful watch but alot of pesos __________________ JJ

14 September 2006, 06:14 PM	#5
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14 September 2006, 07:48 PM	#7
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14 September 2006, 09:00 PM	#8
---- Guest Posts: n/a	It's a great watch but I agree that the white dial version looks better. Also a lot of cash, but you should be able to get a good discount.

14 September 2006, 10:29 PM	#9
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Beautiful watch. I like quite a few from the IWC line. The Portuguese is one of my favorites, but way too steep for me __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

14 September 2006, 10:32 PM	#10
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 38,116	I'm of the nice-but-pricy-for-what-you-get shcool. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

15 September 2006, 12:47 PM	#12
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Been thinking about that same watch, like it better than the white dial. As for the watch, it is a true piece of horology. Everything about it is finsished in a first class manner and it is even better looking in the flesh!! ` __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

15 September 2006, 02:30 PM	#13
Spencer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,338	Trust me, I hear you guys on the price. $10,400 does sound high, however all that goes into the Portugese line and craftsmanship makes it a very nice piece. I don't plan on buying this anytime soon, however I know I can get it for 30% off which comes to $7,280. __________________ I'm a perpetual kind of guy Resident Audemars Piguet Fanatic

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