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GreatPilot@me.com's acquisition of the IWC Tribute to Pallweber wristwatch, a piece he secured at Sotheby's, offers a fascinating look into collecting rare and historically significant timepieces. His initial post highlights the thrill of obtaining a watch he believes is uniquely available, sparking a discussion among collectors about its rarity, design, and practicality compared to its pocket watch counterpart. This article synthesizes the community's insights, providing context and deeper appreciation for this distinctive IWC reference.
I think it is important to note that the name is Pallweber and not Pall Weber. The Pallweber pocket watches are named after the Austrian watchmaker Josef Pallweber, who patented his invention in 1883, and licensed it to IWC.
for me that’s a very beautiful watch and here I like your white dialed version in the RG case more than the steel version with blue dial. And I think you made the right decision since in daily life a wristwatch is more practicable. Is your Pallweber an unworn model? You got it for a reasonable price? All the best Thomas
Congrats my friend. Very rare beast. Albeit there are around for sale. Fun to win the pocket watch and get the watch model. A mistake that turn into a surprise. I bet i would go for a watch. The blue in white gold looks stunning in my opinion. The size is big, so it is almost a pocket watch. Sounds like Marc Weber the car pilot is family from Pall Weber. The Australian Austrian. Names are fun and cryptic on the same time. Pallweber sounds like a back name. What was his sur name? Johnny? But the
What a spectacular watch!
The pocket watch is a really amazing piece, but this one you will wear and use much more. And this white dial version is just breathtaking. Huge congrats. GEO
I have the blue dial SS version...
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