Post by: JPSP on May 05, 2015, 09:33:49 PM
Been a while since I posted anything...
Every year I try to make it a point to buy a watch that complements my collection and sings to me. With no exception this year, I’ve decided to pull the trigger on this piece.
As usual, went through the pre-purchase indecisiveness as I was considering either going Indie or mainstream brand which is a safer bet. Amongst the Indie brands, and within my budget, I was considering: Peter Speake Marin, DeBethune and MB&F. I’m fascinated with their make, movement, innovativeness and design. However, I couldn’t overcome some hurdles like (a) what if the local ADs no longer carry the brand?, (b) the unknown servicing cost associated with the in-house movements, (c) the anxiety of loss of postage if I need to send the watch back to Switzerland for servicing and waiting for its return and (d) paying $ for stainless steel/titanium watch cases compared to precious metals from mainstream brands that I can get. After months of contemplation and research, I’ve finally decided on the white gold IWC Perpetual Calendar. It’s a watch packed with many complications that one can ask for.
I guess many of you know about this watch so it needs not much introduction. It’s a beauty with a very delicate movement (I’m worried I may spoil the watch accidentally if I wind it wrongly – quite a few things to remember when it comes to setting the time and date). It has a rich midnight blue dial that has different hues under different light conditions and it’s also a chunky watch on my small wrist. I’m happy with the overall finishing and the tested, reliable IW51614 movement. I don’t think it’ll be a watch for formal dressy occasions because of its thickness but likely I’ll wear it on weekends with a pair of denims. Here’s some wrist shots to share.
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Now the 2015 SOTC:
My dress watches – A. Lange Grand Langematik in YG and Harry Winston Midnight Big Date in RG
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The “Trinity” as some referred to – PP5711/a, AP ROO (titanium) and very understated VC Overseas
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4061/4513647075_68427740b0_z.jpg)
My only alarm watch in the collection – JLC Navy Seals Alarm (titanium)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7262/7860786598_4a6a463fb1_z.jpg)
The Black Knight - Blancpain FF (DLC)
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8188/8380224530_0b61bf5e19_z.jpg)
The Pammy (an automatic watch with a redundant 10 days power reserve if you ask me) – Pam 270
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3752/9356571287_c1f230381e_z.jpg)
The daily beater evergreen Rolex Submariner (aka Hulk)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4075/4936664072_b747eb77ec_z.jpg)
My only flyback - Breguet Transatlantique Type XI
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The only skeleton dial watch I own – Hublot AeroBang Skeleton
(https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6016/5941968290_6d76f2fb5e_z.jpg)
Finally, my only WG timepiece packed with many complications – the IWC Perpetual Calendar
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7706/16759062703_a42ca298f3_z.jpg)
Thanks for viewing and sharing my joy.
Cheers
James
Post by: nikfs1881 on May 06, 2015, 01:06:21 AM
.....you have watches that people like me could only dream of....... Nice, superb and complete collections.....if i were you, i would only add one GS spring drive.....Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: G.MAC on May 06, 2015, 05:38:40 AM
Post by: jacky8888 on May 06, 2015, 08:21:59 AM
Debethune
Urwerk
Greubal Forsey :thumbsup:
Post by: JPSP on May 06, 2015, 12:13:39 PM
Stunning collection as usual. I wait to see what you would add to your collection.Thanks!
Its time to go Indie James
Debethune
Urwerk
Greubal Forsey :thumbsup:
Yes likely a Debethune...there's a watch I fancy all along
SpeechlessThanks. Yes I used to own SBGE021 but sold it away....GS is indeed a great watch
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Post by: CKL1213 on May 06, 2015, 01:06:20 PM
Post by: DolCeAddicT on May 07, 2015, 05:56:21 PM
Post by: Devilzzz44 on May 11, 2015, 12:47:06 PM
Post by: Geneve on May 11, 2015, 06:00:49 PM
One day I will join the fun of collecting luxurious time piece.
Post by: deriku on May 14, 2015, 08:02:33 AM