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Should or or shouldn't I buy this :?:

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Yes you most definitely should. Go and do it now. :thumbsup: :lol:

I prefer the black dial but it's hard to go wrong with any IWC. Roff may not agree with that last statement but I predict he will endorse the one you're looking at. :)
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Yes, I think it is very classic looking. I have a trade in progress for a Pilot chrono and have been reading up on this brand, Very, well built and respected. I like them very much.

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If it's a good price, then go for it Taffy!

Personally the Portuguese is not my favourite IWC, but I love the brand and definitely want to add one to my collection in 2009............ if I can.

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If it's a good price, then go for it Taffy!

Personally the Portuguese is not my favourite IWC, but I love the brand and definitely want to add one to my collection in 2009............ if I can.


RMRP £4000

8 Months old £2000
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£2k?? buy it now (if from a reputable source). i've seen far older ones go for £3k. beware though because there are some amazing fakes knocking about- the kind that only pro watch makers will be able to distinguish as even the movement has iwc printed on it.

i tried on one of these a few weeks back and was impressed. even though it was pretty light i liked the way the dial was so close to the edge of the bezel. v nice and v classy.

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£2k?? buy it now (if from a reputable source). i've seen far older ones go for £3k. beware though because there are some amazing fakes knocking about- the kind that only pro watch makers will be able to distinguish as even the movement has iwc printed on it.

i tried on one of these a few weeks back and was impressed. even though it was pretty light i liked the way the dial was so close to the edge of the bezel. v nice and v classy.


Yes it is from a reputable source :lol:
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Whip that credit card out I say! :thumbsup: :D

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buy it now.. i have the same one..

the one picture is the older production with embossed and not applied numerals, a different design on the crown and subtle differences in the movement (slower beat rate).. not that it really makes a diff
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buy it now.. i have the same one..

the one picture is the older production with embossed and not applied numerals, a different design on the crown and subtle differences in the movement (slower beat rate).. not that it really makes a diff


How old would that make the watch then? I was told it was 8 months old. I know it could have been sat in the AD for a while before being sold :?:
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I know you said it was a reputable source, but be careful anyway ;)

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siglo vi wrote:
buy it now.. i have the same one..

the one picture is the older production with embossed and not applied numerals, a different design on the crown and subtle differences in the movement (slower beat rate).. not that it really makes a diff


How old would that make the watch then? I was told it was 8 months old. I know it could have been sat in the AD for a while before being sold :?:


i think just a few years but i'm not sure. the production number should be 2xxxxxx. it's possible that it sat around. i would be sure to get someone to inspect the movement to be sure. the replicas out now are copies of the older production. but if it's from a reputable source and all the paperwork matches, i should be good?

here is a picture of mine, which is the newer production:


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you can see that the 2 and 4 numerals are different.
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As long as you trust your source you should be good to go :thumbsup:

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Go for it. IWC Portuguese is so classic, such a beautiful watch...That's the next one on my list.

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See, I take 24 hours off and the world goes to pot.

I am ashamed of you taffytoon - that is not the kind of question I expect from you - the answer is as clear as the nose on your face - do I really have to tell you to buy one of the most iconic IWCs ever made?

Jeez, some people!

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In case it's not obvious - HECK YEAH!
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