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Black dial ....
Hi Nicolas .....
I'm no IWC-fan at all ... every time i see them in the flesh nothing emotionaly happens to me ...
This particular IWC has strong looks, the black dial for instance is very nice, but the case ... no, the lugs also look strange to me ....
What i do like however is the way the crystal back is positioned in the case .... at its maximum to ensure you get a very well depth-view of the very cool movement ... the finish may not be JLC or Patek-like but it's very pretty and the oscillating weight looks cool too ....
Soo, for me i'd have to wear this one upside-down ... 
Thanks for the sublime pictures Nicolas
Filip
IWC Portuguese 7 Days Ref 5000, a Trip Inside
Let's try to give some justice to a very interesting Watch, the Portuguese 5000, which appeared in 2000. This watch has all, some nice volumes, not too big nor thick, a discretly domed plexy, which gives to the watch a pleasant touch of warmth, a well bal...
Black dial ....
Hi Nicolas ..... I'm no IWC-fan at all ... every time i see them in the flesh nothing emotionaly happens to me ... This particular IWC has strong looks, the black dial for instance is very nice, but the case ... no, the lugs also look strange to me .... W...
Filip, this is one you have to see in the flesh,
You may be very surprised... Well, I'm saying this in all my answers on this topic...LOL Not very original, I must confess, but this is a watch you really enjoy once on the wrist. As ofr the movement,, this is another nice surprise...Not perfectly finishe...
OK, too see it in the flesh i'm coming over ...
.... see you at approx. 5 am tomorrow .... LOL Filip
Nice and great automatic movement.
The finish I would say this is IWC standard "Probus" This message has been edited by chronomtr on 2008-12-30 07:53:00...
do those all come with the "pellation" model?
thats pretty interesting it comes with a box showing how the pellation movement works.
I recall contemplating this watch seven years ago, Nicolas, but . . .
. . . as tempting as it was (and still is), my innate sense of what is proportionally correct for my wrist mitigated against it. I'm drawn to a few large designs like a moth to a flame, and this is one of the most attractive, in my humble opinion . . . co...
Nice IWC...
and really nice post. This Portuguese 7 Days is, probably, the IWC watch that more sings to me. I didn´t know that it had Plexi.... so, now, I´m just falling in love with it. Plexi has something especial, something that adds lot of soul to each watch... I...
Thanks a lot Nico !
I really like this Pellaton caliber. Its big size is perfect for large cases and its design is beautiful. Of course, the finishings are not the best of the industry but its decoration is perfect for its style. Something more delicate would appear to be a ...
It was love at first sight . . .
IMHO, IWC hit a home run with the IWC Portuguese 7 Day series. The shape of the case, lay-out of the dial, and over-all presentation is outstanding. After an extended mating ritual, during which time I admittedly had reservations regarding the propotions ...
Gorgeous !
thanks a lot for the breathtaking pictures of this beautiful and rare watch ! Amazing case, dial and movement. Cheers Jeff
Portuguese Ref 5000 in Red Gold...............
...Hi Nicolas, I have the same watch but in RG since year 2000. One of my favourate IWC! Happy New Year to all........ Cheers, SC...
Thanks for the great post!
The main reason i like and bought one (5001) is becos this is one of the few big watches in the market with the "correct" movement size. Btw i enjoyed winding it up manually and see the power reserve needle move upwards, kinda like starting up a powerful ...
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Thank you Nicolas You have done justice to this great piece - a true mechanical marvel. Now I know more.
I tried to, VP REG.
Thanks for your kind words, VP. Don't you own one in your amazing collection? Best. Nicolas
NO IWC IN COLLECTION
UNFORTUNATELY NO I PREFER THE JLCs This message has been edited by VPREGULATOR on 2008-12-31 00:50:34
Nicolas
I am convince that you are a full time wattch marketeer and part time lawyer ... LOL Hope to learn more from you in 2009, have a Great Year 2009 my friend.
Is it the largest automatic movement?
I am not counting those just enlarging the rotor only.
The crystal sets off that dial beautifully. Amazing.
Thanks very much for sharing these pictures! Jeff
Great photos of a lovely watch!
Thanks for posting these, Nicolas -- I particularly liked the first and last images, but each gave a different insight into the watch. All the best, Gary
