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MTR shares a deeply personal connection with his IWC Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Rattrapante Ref. 3754, a watch he describes as one of IWC's most important and beautiful creations. His journey to reacquire this specific reference, after regretting the sale of its predecessor, highlights the emotional value and enduring appeal of certain timepieces for collectors. MTR's reflections offer a compelling look into the pursuit of horological passion over market trends.
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A match made in watchprosite heaven 😀🤣
I also love the three-dimensionality of this watch, which in some positions looks like a sculpture… All the best Thomas
are fascinating… Thanks a lot! 😊 Thomas
As you might remember I have regretted selling my 3750 (1st generation with a 39mm case in WG, white dial, and the "simple chronograph function) for about almost two decades. A few years later I made up my mind to correct my mistake. And it took me 16 years to find this gem. Resting in NOS condition (new, never worn, with all papers) in a safe for 15 years, either... Best Thomas
I have to say that this 3754 with its beautiful blue dial is in the flesh much nicer than on the pics that can be seen on the Internet. I almost fell from my seat when I removed the hundreds of protective covers from the watch almost 1 year ago. Then I REALLY realized how much I have missed my first generation Da Vinci in WG. But I have to confess the legibility and the size are now much better with this second generation (case size 41,5 mm instead of 39 mm). No, that's an understatement, the re
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