IWC South East Asia & PuristSPro will be jointly organising a private event on 23 May 2008 to celebrate '140 years of IWC Schaffhausen'. It will showcase the IWC Vintage Collection & some SIHH 2008 Novelties. Seats are limited. Please send in your interest before 18 May 2008 by filling in the e-form below and click the "Submit" button when finish. We reserve the right to choose our guests. If your attendance is confirmed, you will receive an email or sms confirmation from us by 20 May. Thank you. ...

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Previously, Ginger from Boston asked about real watch choice for ladies. I answered with this post: click here Rihanna Los Angeles, CA (April 29th, 2008) – PIAGET, one of the world’s most prestigious makers of fine jewelry and timepieces, provided various pieces for Rihanna’s latest music video "Take A Bow" from the re-release of her current album Good Girl Gone Bad.   Piaget Polo Automatic 504P movement       Possession Bracelet The Piaget Polo, Pia...

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I got a call this afternoon while I was out buying some shoes.  The IWC boutique called to let me know that it received a steel vintage Ingenieur.  Were I to post a story about my search for a new watch, it would be long, rambling and you might think me schizophrenic.  I was trying on RD easy divers this morning, GO sport evolutions yesterday, reverso's, overseas' and aqua terra's last week and Parmigiani the previous week.  I may still buy a Silberstein Basik Black when it arrives ...

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A friend made a cool photo to my Nomos Tangente Sport! What do you think about it? I love it!! Somon ...

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I have long admired fine watches, and as in all things I would rather do without than settle for something mediocre.  I now have the means to start my collection, but I am a bit bewildered by the options and also am not familiar with many of the fine European brands.   For the first watch I would prefer something classic and suitable for daily wear in a professional setting - my late mother was a lady of quality, but not flashy, and I wish to purchase a watch that will remind me of her as I look a...

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I think it really look much better then what i expect earlier. It was Yellow that caught my eyes initially but after seeing this real thing, i have doubts now Nicely match to the pvd case and thats the RED you want to see, subtle yet alarming. Take it in your hands and admire it, the color really grows on you. I believe this 2 new colors will do even better then the previous ones, of course just my humble opinion with little mixture of personal taste and passions!=p Now, till i see the Yellow ...

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This is a couple of  pictures from my meeting with Kurt Klaus the watchmaker from IWC and my visit to the IWC factory 2006. The text is in Swedish but there is a lot of pictures to look at. http://www.network54.com/Forum/595216/message/1199293344/St%E4ng+av+telefonen+och+ta+fram+kaffetermosen+f%F6r+nu+blir+det+IWC+reportage%21+2006 Tony Axelzon Sweden ...

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When the IWC Da Vinci Chrono was launched last year, I really liked it. IWC first in-house manufacture chrono, column wheel, good power reserve etc, what's not to like. Admitted some people don't like the tonneau shape. But it does look good on some hands when worn. But there is just soooooooo little write-ups or reviews on this watch on most of the watch websites, including the IWC forum itself. It's like this watch never took off at all. Why is this? Any thoughts at all? Is this watch just not popular, an...

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Dear friends,  A few of the local Purists in Manhattan are planning a get-together dinner this coming Thursday (May 15)Date: Thursday, May 15, 2008Time: around 7 pmVenue: A midtown restaurant (email me for more information is interested). Yes we do have a private room.Everyone's welcome! If seriously interested, please email me at: dbp228 at yahoo.com In the email: please include your name, phone number, and forum screennameThe spots are limited and the space is constrained by the size of the restau...

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Hi Guys,long time lurker here... I might even have introduced my self some years back but I can't remember.I just took some pictures of my latest ultra-affordable... And thought it would be nice for ThePurists to share their Swatches.After all, what would we be posting about on this very site, if it wasn't for those little plastic watches? The impact Swatch made on the entire industry is MAJOR.So, some more pics:But above I was talking about the Originals, the plastic cased 33mm ones we all know.This is the...

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I've once again proved to be a failure as a human being. No self control at all. I said to 2 moderators that i wouldn't buy any watch until July. Turn out that once I saw IT, I began to develop acute must-have-it-otherwise-I-can't-breath syndrome. My palms sweaty, throat dry, eyes blurry, and ears tingly. I was terribly shaken when my hand instinctively reached for my wallet. I was agonising for 5 minutes, until I convince myself that I wasn't entirely guilty. Since I said the promise to that particular m...

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  I am posting this on behalf of theCROWNprince. It's a follow-up to the discussion on the IWC Pellaton winding system earlier, which can be found here . Many thanks to theCROWNprince for this excellent write-up.   Click here  to read the article.   - SJX   ...

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both of them held in Geneva on 10 & 11 of May I know that is not such appropriate question to ask due to fact that all of us like our privacy but anyway if someone can share with us what was the hunt and some of the thrill   Best Damian ...

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See here for the latest information: http://jlc.watchprosite.com/show-forumpost/fi-2/pi-2583431/ti-430386/s-0/ Simon ...

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Hi all, I know we do not have an IWC forum so I thought to post this here.   Can anyone tell me the difference between the IW371713 (basic pilots chrono) and the IW371431 (Portuguese Chrono-Automatic). Having seen both in an AD lately I am lead to believe that they share the same basic movement, except that the pilots chrono has day / date and an extra register (and the anti-magnetic cage). Is this the complete difference? And if it is why is there a premium on the portuguese chrono- the pil...

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Our operative in Bangkok, 'Thai Rider'  has been trailing the Concord entourage and has reported in.......... The 'package' landed in BKK today.   Concord C1 Retrograde in titanium Demonstration piece. Not in any Baselworld 2008 press kits.  Launch end-2008. Some changes expected: Hand of power reserve and day of week display.   Want one? [Left] Concord C1 Retrograde -- wait till end-2008 for launch -- ...

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According to Hysek's website, the Hysek Colosso has a 3-dimensional Earth 12mm in diameter and turns itself in 24 hours and can be set at the local time or at the GMT time.       Please note, you must be logged into your account to vote and view results. ...

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there has been some talk in the different fora about repeater movements. I know that there have been some comments that in house might be prefferable, and frankly I must admit, I am an in house movement person. However, with repeaters I might deviate from this preference. Our beloved CL pointed out to me that with a Patek, Vacheron, or Kari you get a more conventional movement that is more easily serviceable. This has me thinking, how many watchmakers can actually service a Dufour or Journe Grande and P...

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hi, i've seen a Patek pocketwatch coversion with this on the movement retailed by the 'non magnetic watch company of America'. i'm very happy its a nice high quality adjusted Patek movement with wolf's teeth and rhodium plating, ut its the first time i've come across paillards balance. if anyone knows anything about it i'd appreciate as much as you can tell me. it sounds fascinating, but might just be a long name for something simple pic courtesy of the seller.  Graham   ...

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Hello everyone...it is with a heavy heart that I am writing all of you that my close friend Chuck Maddox passed away suddenly this morning. He will be greatly missed by everyone in the watch community.When I get more information about the funeral and where you can send condolences I will post them.RegardsBill SohneChuck you will be missed.... ...

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According to Hamilton historian Rene Rondeau, this enigmatic 'coin' watch was the last American Hamilton wristwatch (design).  Production was about 100 pieces, mixed between solid and filled gold, they were fitted with the final inventory of Cal. 770 movements, considered by RR to be Hamilton's finest wristwatch caliber: ...

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I currently have 3 watches, 2 with non-metal bracelets and 1 with a metal bracelet: Crocodile Bracelet:  G.O. Senator Karree Manual Wind (18k - Cal. 22) Leather Bracelet:  G.O. Senator Navigator Panorama Date (Cal. 100)Solid Steel Bracelet:  Omega Planet Ocean (45 mm, black bezel, orange numbers at 6, 9 and 12) This year, I want to get one more watch that I can use as an "upscale sport watch" and with a solid steel bracelet.  I've got two watches I've got my eye on:Rolex MilgaussVC ...

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Dear friends,  A few of the local Purists in Manhattan are planning a get-together dinner this coming Thursday (May 15)Date: Thursday, May 15, 2008Time: around 7 pmVenue: A midtown restaurant (email me for more information is interested). Yes we do have a private room.Everyone's welcome! If seriously interested, please email me at: dbp228 at yahoo.com In the email: please include your name, phone number, and forum screennameThe spots are limited and the space is constrained by the size of the restauran...

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I saw this on the news.  I wonder what kind of watch he's wearing.  I'm not an expert so I can't make out what it is but maybe some of you can. http://www.tmz.com/2008/05/07/holy-schlitz-obamas-a-big-tipper/13 ...

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