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  • last reply by thomasa8 4 Dec 2008
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    Stephen Cosh
    Master 1204 posts
    2 Dec 2008, 3:30 a.m. 2 Dec 2008, 3:30 a.m.
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    i have now had "the case" as we are calling it at home for 24 hours and still struggle to stay away from them for more than a couple of hours at a time.
    my wife is going berserk.
    i have worn only the aqautimer and only for a couple of hours. it is my favourite so far. it feels great on the wrist.
    one question i need answered... the watches take ages to warm up to wrist temperature. is this just the platiunum? having never had anything but gold or SS before i have nothing to compare it to but it feels really cold all the time (and seriously heavy!).
    really enjoying them though, but too scared to wear them out of the house.
    regards
    stephen

    i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq307/stevog5/IMG_5468.jpg?t=1228133222

    i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq307/stevog5/vc1.jpg?t=1228133611

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    Bill B.
    Master 6724 posts
    1 Dec 2008, 6:20 p.m. 1 Dec 2008, 6:20 p.m.
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    Magnificant. Keep the wrist shots coming.

    I can understand the reluctance to step outside the door without an armed guard. I can't respond to the cold case syndrome, but I can attest to the heaviness of PT. I tried on the PT Big Inge and is was a serious piece of precious metal.

    Bill

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    Nad
    Master 3797 posts
    2 Dec 2008, 7:10 a.m. 2 Dec 2008, 7:10 a.m.
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    Stephen, I have an idea since you're not >>>

    ....taking them out of the house.

    Let's have a slumber party at your place and we all get to try on that wonderful collection all night, LOL!!!!!!!!

    My Platinum Portuguese 2000 has a big-as$ display back so I've never experiences the 'coldness' of the metal.

    Must feel great though ;-))))

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    Mr. Alan Ross
    Master 5742 posts
    1 Dec 2008, 11:10 a.m. 1 Dec 2008, 11:10 a.m.
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    Stephen, I think MF has proven with his...

    watch that the general public has no idea about the value of fine watches. Unless you point it out, everyone will think its stainless steel anyway. I'd wear each and every watch proudly. Even in the worst scenario you are still insured.
    Wear them and enjoy!

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    Stephen Cosh
    Master 1204 posts
    1 Dec 2008, 2:50 p.m. 1 Dec 2008, 2:50 p.m.
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    good point, but...

    if a watch get lost or stolen, the "whole" value of the case is compromised a each watch is numbered along with the case. You could replace a watch (for a limited time) but it would be numbered differently.
    i will definitely wear them, but for most days i will stick with my SS IWC's.
    stephen

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    Richard Sheridan
    Master 4181 posts
    2 Dec 2008, 1:45 a.m. 2 Dec 2008, 1:45 a.m.
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    Fantastic. Did "Goyard" make this case for IWC?

    That collection of watches is simply fantastic.

    I would really like to see more photos of the case, exterior, interior, angles, the engravings and logos on the case, in the case, the materials it's made of -

    If you get around to it... I mean, since your wife already thinks you're crazy, and you spend so much time with it.... perhaps you can indulge us a little more?

    many thanks.

    Richard

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    Stephen Cosh
    Master 1204 posts
    2 Dec 2008, 4 a.m. 2 Dec 2008, 4 a.m.
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    don't know who made the case...

    but i do know it's mississipi alligator skin and german silver.
    i've got some pics of it.
    have a look at my mobileme gallery.

    gallery.me.com/stevog5#100152&bgcolor=black&view=grid

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    Bill B.
    Master 6724 posts
    2 Dec 2008, 7:10 a.m. 2 Dec 2008, 7:10 a.m.
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    Oh, my goodness that lume shot is

    wallpaper worthy. I am in awe as I have said previously.

    Bill

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    Isobars
    Master 6256 posts
    2 Dec 2008, 3:40 p.m. 2 Dec 2008, 3:40 p.m.
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    Gee Stephen >>>

    You say your wife is going berserk, She likes platinum too I see ;-) LOL!

    I have never had a problem with platinum taking more then seconds to adjust to wrist temperature. If I could, all my watch cases would be platinum. It is easily my favorite metal.
    --
    Cheers from Isobars.

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    Nelson Herring
    Master 2716 posts
    2 Dec 2008, 3:20 p.m. 2 Dec 2008, 3:20 p.m.
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    "And on the Seventh Day

    you probably need to rest your tired arm" That heavy and cold metal could make you look like a fiddler crab! Seriously, nice stuff, and I'm glad you are enjoying them.

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    Mr. Andrew Thomas
    Master 5816 posts
    4 Dec 2008, 10:25 p.m. 4 Dec 2008, 10:25 p.m.
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    Fantastic photos

    and I am sure there is a physical explanation to the heat capacity of the different metals. I leave it for the engineers to elaborate.

    Andrew

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