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Title: IWC Portofino 8 days Power Reserve vs IWC Ingenieur Plastiki Limited Edition
Post by: beginner on January 02, 2012, 05:48:25 PM
Dear All Sifusss...

Can any of the sifusss here share your view on the above model? Was looking for a new grail before CNY and instantly fell in love with both but can only afford one..this is my first IWC watch and hoping to get some advise...

Cheers.
Title: Re: IWC Portofino 8 days Power Reserve vs IWC Ingenieur Plastiki Limited Edition
Post by: G.MAC on January 03, 2012, 09:33:51 AM
Handwind vs Automatic..which do you like better? For me I'd go with the Port 8 days because I am a power reserve nut.
Title: Re: IWC Portofino 8 days Power Reserve vs IWC Ingenieur Plastiki Limited Edition
Post by: sshark on January 03, 2012, 12:21:36 PM
I would take the Portofino 8 days but I believe it is a more delicate watch. It is not to say it is a fragile watch but guts feel that the ingenuier can take more impact. at least what i gathered from the iwc ingenuier ads :)

can pm how much u were offered for the 8 days? is it a SS model?
Title: Re: IWC Portofino 8 days Power Reserve vs IWC Ingenieur Plastiki Limited Edition
Post by: takashi78 on January 03, 2012, 12:24:04 PM
I think the 1st gen Plastiki is long sold out.
Now in the shops is the 2nd gen.
Title: Re: IWC Portofino 8 days Power Reserve vs IWC Ingenieur Plastiki Limited Edition
Post by: terrenceterrence on January 03, 2012, 03:17:29 PM
Unless you have arms and wrist like Dwayne Johnson, the new Ingy-s are huge. In this case, I would go for the Porto
Title: Re: IWC Portofino 8 days Power Reserve vs IWC Ingenieur Plastiki Limited Edition
Post by: beginner on January 03, 2012, 04:12:06 PM
Hmmm.... I saw ingenieur plastiki 1st gen in one of the local ADs in mid valley, but I prefer the 2nd gen due to its 'cleaner' appearence. Looks like most of us here prefer Portofino 8 days. One is formal look (8 days) and the other sporty look due to its 46mm diameter. Need to read abit more as I can only do one purchase (limited bullet)  :Blue:

More opinion is welcomed.
Title: Re: IWC Portofino 8 days Power Reserve vs IWC Ingenieur Plastiki Limited Edition
Post by: terrenceterrence on January 03, 2012, 04:14:36 PM
u want opinion?

U try, U like, U buy...... all other's opinions are useless unless it sings to you yourself.

it's your money at the end of the day and you're the one that have to live with the purchase.

Title: Re: IWC Portofino 8 days Power Reserve vs IWC Ingenieur Plastiki Limited Edition
Post by: TheHobbit on January 03, 2012, 04:40:39 PM
u want opinion?

U try, U like, U buy...... all other's opinions are useless unless it sings to you yourself.

it's your money at the end of the day and you're the one that have to live with the purchase.

Agree, One hundred percent, muahahahahahahah....
Title: Re: IWC Portofino 8 days Power Reserve vs IWC Ingenieur Plastiki Limited Edition
Post by: sshark on January 03, 2012, 06:18:07 PM
Agree..buy only if u like it.

u want opinion?

U try, U like, U buy...... all other's opinions are useless unless it sings to you yourself.

it's your money at the end of the day and you're the one that have to live with the purchase.
Title: Re: IWC Portofino 8 days Power Reserve vs IWC Ingenieur Plastiki Limited Edition
Post by: pexus on January 03, 2012, 07:21:09 PM

you can GATHER opinions and facts about targeted models
but
you should GET what brings a smile to your face everyday...


try reading the IWC forums at watchuseek or watch talk to get more opinions...

all the best...and don't forget to post the pics..
Title: Re: IWC Portofino 8 days Power Reserve vs IWC Ingenieur Plastiki Limited Edition
Post by: Watchnewby on January 04, 2012, 01:22:32 PM
u want opinion?

U try, U like, U buy...... all other's opinions are useless unless it sings to you yourself.

it's your money at the end of the day and you're the one that have to live with the purchase.

A very sound advice from a wise man. Good choice of words.
Title: Re: IWC Portofino 8 days Power Reserve vs IWC Ingenieur Plastiki Limited Edition
Post by: beginner on January 08, 2012, 05:50:31 PM
Thank you all. Will go for Portofino 8 days, tried both again today and wifey said Plastiki too big on my wrist. Got to wait for the white dial to arrive.

Happy CNY too all.
Title: Re: IWC Portofino 8 days Power Reserve vs IWC Ingenieur Plastiki Limited Edition
Post by: kulcha on January 10, 2012, 10:07:08 AM
Thank you all. Will go for Portofino 8 days, tried both again today and wifey said Plastiki too big on my wrist. Got to wait for the white dial to arrive.

Happy CNY too all.
remember to post some pics of your new toy  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: IWC Portofino 8 days Power Reserve vs IWC Ingenieur Plastiki Limited Edition
Post by: sshark on January 10, 2012, 10:41:27 AM
Hope it arrive before CNY :) Did you get it from the boutique?

Thank you all. Will go for Portofino 8 days, tried both again today and wifey said Plastiki too big on my wrist. Got to wait for the white dial to arrive.

Happy CNY too all.
Title: Re: IWC Portofino 8 days Power Reserve vs IWC Ingenieur Plastiki Limited Edition
Post by: meoramri on January 10, 2012, 12:00:03 PM
Good choice!