There are many IWC fans in Malaysia..even non WIS people knows a IWC. I have a soft spot for the IWC brand...but funnily...I have yet to acquire any..came close so many times. They have some great watches...IMHO the Pilot range and the Portugese range is simply in a league of its own.Only problem is they are expensive and dont have a strong pre-owned market unlike Rolex. Their new watches tends to be oversized which I cant wear. The Big Ingenuir is such a great looking watch but at 46mm its just too big. However, the Portuguese range is just right...the 5004, 7 days Auto is the "dress" watch as far I am concern and hopefully will be my next watch...

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Added on April 20, 2012, 11:08 amBut...you run the risk of buying an "unknown" watch. It could be stolen..?

IMHO..get a receipt for the peace of mind. At least anything goes wrong..you can always show that you bought it from the shop.

This post has been edited by gladfly: Apr 20 2012, 11:08 AM

yes...thanks for the correction..is should be 5001 ...5004 is the Big Pilot.

I love the silver with blue hands. Actually 40mm is just about unisized nowadays. Even girls wearing 40mm... :0

I just had a similiar experiance. No need to go to RSC get a replacement.

Best way is take the watch to a watch repair shops. They have replacements (of course OEM). Reason for bringing the watch is to check the lug size for fitting.

Cheers

Dont fret..in good time your IWC will come along...

if I have 2k.. I will look at Tissot / Luminox or Seiko...probably a Seiko mechanical....nothing beats (pun intended) a beating watch....

+1.

7750 is a crono. Are u worried that the crono may not be accurate?

To me COSC is overrated. Of course its set a benchmark but then again if accuracy is important ..might as well go for a quartz. If I am not mistaken , COSC needs to bewithin -1/+4 sec a day. Like the poster above said....the difference will not matter if you have to wind the watch once you left it after 2 days as you have to reset the time. I have never checked all my watches for accuracy to the second.....its just a waste of time.

I rather spend the extra $$$ on a in house movement...

"Huge" in the sense its overrated!!!!!

Move along nothing to see....

picture of it would be helpful..

Otherwise, does the second hands jump or sweep? If its sweeping then its a auto..if it jumps then its a quartz.

Usually quartz dont retain value well...

In respect of the scratches, you can polish it off by sending it to a watch repairman

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Added on May 7, 2012, 6:42 pmWow..orang kaya spotted..

By all means if you have the extra cash..AP ROOs are highly regarded as one of the best watches around...

Care to share which model if are in mind looking at?



This post has been edited by gladfly: May 7 2012, 06:42 PM

You say leh? If its not moving it sure is broken...

Try to send it to a watch repair shop..but mind you a crono auto is expensive to reapir lor...

ACE sells cheap as they sell it without VAT. The watch is actually not very expensive, cost wise. And yes ACE is very good. Only thing I worry as per above- the watch get lost in transit.

It still expensive in Malaysisa to buy a P.O. I saw somewhere someone buying a P.O 2500 for about 11k after disc in KL. The 2500 is being stopped and replaced by 8500 so they are clearing it out. But the 2500D is a bargain at 2330 Euros. Make sure its a 2500D ok...you should know by checking the serial it should start from 85XXXXX.

I have the 8500, and its more expensive than the 2500. But then again, if your budget can stretch, the 8500 is a really good watch

Have fun

I thought all automatics can be hand wound?

Wow..so for Jap autos...you have to shake shake shake kau kau before can start ticking ah?

Hmmm..didnt know that..always presumed all auto..you need to wind like 30 times after they stop..

Oh well goes to show u learn new things evceryday

one word...

ACE ...

oh...i think they can source it for you even if they are not AD for the said brand ..why dont u just drop ACE a email and see if they can get the submariner for you? You plan to get the ceramic?

By the way..the price of the new ceramic is pretty same everywhere..as its a hot new release. No harm trying in Amsterdam or other areas in Europe . Italy tend to be wee bit cheaper in watches too

This post has been edited by gladfly: May 20 2012, 10:47 AM

Ooo rather expensive RRP. I mean 16k for a 3 hand date and month complication Tag? Its on the high side le..

Hope you had a lot of discount for it.

Yo canget a Omega quatz for less than 10k ooo

But then again..its a quartz

If so then its a good buy. TAG or Omega doesnt really matter. In the end its what you like that counts.

I qA t the Omega Boutique and had a try when was changing for the rubber strap of my PO. Looks abit girl for me

There are 2 types of PO Crono. The 3313 (a Valjoux 7725 variant) based movement and the newer 9300(ETA exclusive fro Omega) movement.

As I know the RRP for the 3313 is about 18k. The 9300 is much more about 26k. Best is to check out both at an AD. Mind you the 9300 is ridiculously thick!!!!!!

This post has been edited by gladfly: May 29 2012, 04:46 PM

Of course..since its bloody radioactive...its dangerous to try to changethe tritium tubes le

Well..its one of the watches which I had in mind previously but didnt pull the trigger.

Anyways, back to your Q. I think the reason why its not COSC is 3 day power reserve= 72 hours. As the power reserves wind-down to maybe like 20 hours or so, watches with big power reaserve tends to be less accurate as the torque release tends to be less linear. Most of COSC watches power reserve are in the 2 days range. For EG IWC 5001 7 days reserve is also not COSC.

Anyways, as you mentioned COSC is just a marketing tool, some really expensive watches are not COSC, like PP/Hublot/AP/ALS and so on... If COSC is a must, get a Rolex or Omega since mostly COSC. But heck..if accuracy is so important, get a quartz then.

To me PAM is an icon. Easily recognizable, great finish and ahem..not that accurate.. But its a great way to start . The best thing is the straps. There are plenty of OEM straps around to play which is not too expensive. Where to buy..get from AD since PAM's price is rather standard across and well worth paying extra bit for the peace of mind . Hour-glass or Sincere comes to mind. If you want cheaper options, then grey importers like collector's time or Hang Thai watch shop warrants a look. Or you can look ofor a dealer by the nick of dsiewmy at Malaysianwatch forum for good prices.

Happy hunting