5001 Pics

I got into watches about 16 months ago. A Portuguese was what caught my eye at first, but my first purchase was not an IWC. Fast forward a year and many watches bought and sold later, mostly because a lot of them just didn't have staying power, I finally bought my first IWC. It is shown here, a 5001-07, and I am fast becoming an IWC fan. In fact, I recently purchased a used 3227-01 as well, which I quickly shipped off to the service center for a full service. It's due back in 3 weeks or so I can't wait another minute. Although at this point, I'm ready to add a third watch, but will hold on until we see what IWC will do to the Pilot range.

Here are some pictures of my 5001. It's every bit as beautiful as I imagined before purchasing it. It's at home on the blue strap as it is on the brown.

Smudge. Oops.

Congrats Ken, a beautiful watch and some nice shots! I thought about the white version when I bought mine but went with the black dial instead - when I see shots like yours I wish I had the white but am happy with what I have.

Many congratulations Ken. A beautiful choice and wonderful pictures [although I only see 7 not 5001 ;-)]

beautiful shots Ken L. My congratulations. 5001 was my first IWC too, which I wore up until 2 hours ago.

Beautiful watch Ken.
Congratulations. truly the 5001 is one of the finest time pieces ever. Excellent choice for your first IWC.
I love the Blue Watch, its one of my favorites as well & the next one on the "To DO" list of mine.
Welcome to the forum.
Wear the watch in good health & may you have excellent experiences with it.
MK

Hi Ken,
congratulation to this fantastic watch. Very nice shots.
I have owned this model for two years out of the box with the blue strap and had to say, that the dark brown strap even looks better imo.
Enjoy your watch all times.
Regards from the north

Congratulation to your decision to buy this beauty. I do have it in black and since a couple of weeks its spinning in my mind to get it in exactly the colours you just have shown. I love it with the brown strap. Keep posting pictures !
Kind regards, Daniel

Spectacular Ken! I've the same but SS with golden numbers.
Portuguese Automatic is one of my favourite..
Very nice shots too!
Carlo

Congrats. On the pics to. Bought mine ss gold numbers twoo weeks ago.( sill havent found time to post pics) You are into watches 16 mths ago. Wich where (are) the predecessors ans what brought you to IWC?
Bart

Welcome to the IWC adicts!
And what a beautifull start of a collection.
Wear them in health.
Cheers
Bas Dekkers

Great pics. Ken. Mine is the 500109 black face with brown strap and one of my favorite IWCs. Welcome to the forum and God speed with your recently aquired virus, it's incureable!

Zyxtimer

Congrats. This was my first IWC as well.

Great watch, Ken! It is always a favorite whenever someone posts a picture of this model.

I always go weak in the knees when Shing pists his 5001-14.

Hope to see a collection shot of yours soon!

What a marvelous IWC to start your collection. I say start, because as you know you are now infected with the IWC uhren-virus. There is no cure. Congratulations on your acquisition.

A fellow Portugese lover - perfect!!

Great shots and great watch Ken - welcome aboard :-)

Thanks guys. It's a beautiful watch for sure. Now I just have to decide what to add next.

Stunning pictures and what a great watch! Love it on the brown strap too!

Regards,

Bob

Wow, great pics, thanks for sharing ! 5001 black face was also my first IWC, it's a true timeless beauty.

Hello Zyxtrimer,

Would you mind posting a pic of your watch with brown strap ? I also have a black face and when I was purchasing the watch I wanted to get the brown strap as well but AD told me that he doesn't recommend this combination. That's why I wonder how it looks. Anyway white dial looks stunning with brown strap combo

You have a good taste: Montblanc and IWC fits perfect!
b.r. Philippe

..and by the way a shot of my Montblanc-IWC combination.

By probusscafusia at 2011-11-16

Congrats. This was my first IWC as well, this summer!

(But not my last, already got one more)

Enjoy this stunning timepiece!

Fredrik

No doubt about it - a fantastic and absolutely handsome timepiece!

Thanks for posting these great pics ( I like that brown strap) - and wear it in good health.

Best regards
Mark