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Title: Need advise on IWC
Post by: scrubby on February 10, 2011, 01:45:22 PM: Hi guys,

I am new here but have been following the thread on and off. Have finally decided to buy my first IWC watch which is either the Portuguese Chronograph or Pilot Chronograph. Have seen them before last year and have finally saved up enough.

I already know who the ADs are, therefore I would like to ask some advise which ADs have the better discount or better yet, if any of you members have purchased one lately so I can use it as a reference. Please PM me. Thanks.
Title: Re: Need advise on IWC
Post by: Scott C. on February 10, 2011, 02:13:38 PM: Quote from: scrubby on February 10, 2011, 01:45:22 PM
Hi guys,

I am new here but have been following the thread on and off. Have finally decided to buy my first IWC watch which is either the Portuguese Chronograph or Pilot Chronograph. Have seen them before last year and have finally saved up enough.

I already know who the ADs are, therefore I would like to ask some advise which ADs have the better discount or better yet, if any of you members have purchased one lately so I can use it as a reference. Please PM me. Thanks.

PMed you already ;)

Good Luck!
scott
Title: Re: Need advise on IWC
Post by: watchboy on March 16, 2011, 09:37:07 AM: Hey Bro, can also PM me some good AD info as above.
Looking for a good AD.
Thx scott
Title: Re: Need advise on IWC
Post by: ykl on March 16, 2011, 01:31:42 PM: hi, mind to PM to me too regarding the AD? Thx a lot! :)
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Post by: sean on March 16, 2011, 02:51:54 PM: appreciate, if you can pm me th ad in KL as well, thnaks in advance bro Scott.
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Post by: ex660 on March 16, 2011, 04:41:52 PM: bro scott.. dun mind to copy me as well..?
thank you in advance !!
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Post by: sogoatticus on March 17, 2011, 03:15:28 PM: dear scott pls pm me asl well...AD in KL
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Post by: pexus on March 17, 2011, 10:46:53 PM: bro Scott..would love to receive the info too...thanks~ :Cheers:
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Post by: ancs88 on March 18, 2011, 06:51:09 AM: Hey Scott,

Can PM me also... I kinda like the Big Ingenieur!

:Cheers:
Title: Re: Need advise on IWC
Post by: watchboy on March 18, 2011, 07:38:21 AM: Am looking at:
1. 5445-01 Portuguese Hand Wound (Vintage collection)
2. 5448-05 Portofino Hand Wound (Vintage collection)
3. 5001-07 Portuguese Automatic 7 days

I know the dials are different colour, but this is what i like in each category.
Any advice / comments from MWF bros out there?

Also, i've seen the vintage portuguese hand wound in the IWC store, but haven't really seen it else where.
Would appreciate if can PM me a good shop with good variety for me to try before I buy and got good service (and also discount :) )
Title: Re: Need advise on IWC
Post by: watchboy on March 18, 2011, 08:37:40 AM: Quote from: watchboy on March 18, 2011, 07:38:21 AM
Am looking at:
1. 5445-01 Portuguese Hand Wound (Vintage collection)
2. 5448-05 Portofino Hand Wound (Vintage collection)
3. 5001-07 Portuguese Automatic 7 days

I know the dials are different colour, but this is what i like in each category.
Any advice / comments from MWF bros out there?

Also, i've seen the vintage portuguese hand wound in the IWC store, but haven't really seen it else where.
Would appreciate if can PM me a good shop with good variety for me to try before I buy and got good service (and also discount :) )

Oh crap, i just realised the 5448-05 is out of my range because its platinum!!
so only left the other two then ... or the 5448-01 ... but not shiok already
Title: Re: Need advise on IWC
Post by: Omnipotent on March 18, 2011, 08:40:01 AM: Quote from: watchboy on March 18, 2011, 08:37:40 AM
Quote from: watchboy on March 18, 2011, 07:38:21 AM
Am looking at:
1. 5445-01 Portuguese Hand Wound (Vintage collection)
2. 5448-05 Portofino Hand Wound (Vintage collection)
3. 5001-07 Portuguese Automatic 7 days

I know the dials are different colour, but this is what i like in each category.
Any advice / comments from MWF bros out there?

Also, i've seen the vintage portuguese hand wound in the IWC store, but haven't really seen it else where.
Would appreciate if can PM me a good shop with good variety for me to try before I buy and got good service (and also discount :) )

Oh crap, i just realised the 5448-05 is out of my range because its platinum!!
so only left the other two then ... or the 5448-01 ... but not shiok already

if you really like it, save up and wait till you can afford the piece that you really want rather than settle for something else now... :)
Title: Re: Need advise on IWC
Post by: watchboy on March 18, 2011, 08:51:59 AM: Quote from: Omnipotent on March 18, 2011, 08:40:01 AM
Quote from: watchboy on March 18, 2011, 08:37:40 AM
Quote from: watchboy on March 18, 2011, 07:38:21 AM
Am looking at:
1. 5445-01 Portuguese Hand Wound (Vintage collection)
2. 5448-05 Portofino Hand Wound (Vintage collection)
3. 5001-07 Portuguese Automatic 7 days

I know the dials are different colour, but this is what i like in each category.
Any advice / comments from MWF bros out there?

Also, i've seen the vintage portuguese hand wound in the IWC store, but haven't really seen it else where.
Would appreciate if can PM me a good shop with good variety for me to try before I buy and got good service (and also discount :) )

Oh crap, i just realised the 5448-05 is out of my range because its platinum!!
so only left the other two then ... or the 5448-01 ... but not shiok already

if you really like it, save up and wait till you can afford the piece that you really want rather than settle for something else now... :)

haha .. super poison !!

but i think it is about 3x the price
and i would be happier with 5001 in the hand
than have to wait till dunno when for the 5448 in the bush.

thx for suggestion tho.
Title: Re: Need advise on IWC
Post by: Omnipotent on March 18, 2011, 09:31:51 AM: Quote from: watchboy on March 18, 2011, 08:51:59 AM

haha .. super poison !!

but i think it is about 3x the price
and i would be happier with 5001 in the hand
than have to wait till dunno when for the 5448 in the bush.

thx for suggestion tho.

but you said not syiok ma...that not syiok feeling will linger even after you've bought the other one...by the way, have you tried all of them on your wrist? sometimes, the one you thought is the best on paper/internet might not look the best on your wrist :Cheers:
Title: Re: Need advise on IWC
Post by: watchboy on March 18, 2011, 09:39:12 AM: nope, haven't tried the vintage collection ones.
Looking for a good shop with good range so that I can try all too.
Title: Re: Need advise on IWC
Post by: watchboy on March 18, 2011, 09:44:28 AM: Agree with you on trying though.
Saw some nice azimuths online and in catalog but the shop didn't have actual ones, so i'm not going to order it without trying it on right ...

a bit of chicken and egg... what to do?
Title: Re: Need advise on IWC
Post by: takashi78 on March 18, 2011, 10:08:22 AM: No where has more stock than the IWC boutique in Pavilion.
Title: Re: Need advise on IWC
Post by: Omnipotent on March 18, 2011, 10:30:40 AM: Quote from: takashi78 on March 18, 2011, 10:08:22 AM
No where has more stock than the IWC boutique in Pavilion.

yea, i passed by that boutique on my way to purchase the Hulk... :Dancing_banana:
Title: Re: Need advise on IWC
Post by: scrubby on March 18, 2011, 01:47:27 PM: Hi guys, wow seems like the interest in IWC is quite high. The salesperson selling us the watch should be very happy!
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Post by: watchboy on March 24, 2011, 02:24:02 PM: oh yeah, happen to make a trip to midvalley soon, would appreciate if can PM me contact of a good AD there. Thanks.
Title: Re: Need advise on IWC
Post by: johnng on April 07, 2011, 01:51:51 AM: Quote from: takashi78 on March 18, 2011, 10:08:22 AM
No where has more stock than the IWC boutique in Pavilion.

LOL, that particular boutique doesnt attend to ppl that are wearing shorts and Polo Ts. Attitude changed after they noticed something was striking from your wrist. Sigh ...

p/s : my personal experience when I was visiting Malaysia last year.
Title: Re: Need advise on IWC
Post by: ykl on April 07, 2011, 05:53:12 AM: Quote from: johnng on April 07, 2011, 01:51:51 AM

LOL, that particular boutique doesnt attend to ppl that are wearing shorts and Polo Ts. Attitude changed after they noticed something was striking from your wrist. Sigh ...

p/s : my personal experience when I was visiting Malaysia last year.

Sometime is really depend on the sales person, just visit the boutique few week ago wearing shorts and T plus a normal seiko, very good service they give and get a catalogue without me asking it... if all the AD i ask give same discount then will go back and buy from the SA who serve me... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Need advise on IWC
Post by: ewch on April 07, 2011, 11:00:59 AM: Bought my Pilot Chrono fr Pavillion Boutique 2yrs ago. Great service fr SA. Took me 3 trips there to finally made the purchase. SA was very patience and accommodating to every questions I have. Discount was fixed. No nego but at least available stock.