A rare bird these days...

...a watch I always wanted but never had a chance to get as this model simply seems to have vanished.

I know of four varieties/watches here in the forum and that's it. I had the pleasure to admire two of them, one in Schaffhausen, one in London.

It is unusual, it needs acceptance, it is mint, it is mine and I am damn proud of it.

First step:

Second step ( which was not really needed, but still...) the thinking part:

Third step ( and another passion- no, not dogs... ) get it:

And now:

Enjoy!!!

Have a great weekend everyone!!!!

Wow!!! Tom that's spectacular :o)
Enjoy your Regulator!!

Wow, what an amazing watch! The Régulateur is indeed a very special watch and they hardly show up for sale. Thanks for sharing your story and pictures here with us. Enjoy and wear it in good health!

Kind regards,

Clemens

A great watch indeed, enjoy it! IWC got it right from the start, although there were some controversies when it appeared, about the fat hour numbers. But they give this watch its unique spicy appearance.

Kind regards,
Paul

Thank you Mark, Clemens and Paul.
It was my half-grail, mission accomplished.

As you can see, the hour markers even throw shadows, I love it :-)
Not everyone's cuppa of course.

That is a real beauty, Tom. congratulations on acquiring your "half-grail!"

Hello Tom,
Congratulations from a relative in Bern...

Will probably come to SH sometime in the near future....maybe we take a photo of a duo...

Gut Gemacht,

yitzhak

Tom... I'm so pleased for you. Congratulations on your new beauty!

Looking forward to seeing it in person.

Best wishes,
Thang

Great one, Tom! I think you have a real winner there- congratulations!

Nelson

That is a very special watch, enjoy it !

Rare indeed, Tom. Congratulations.

Tom, Wow!

What a truly magnificent piece, and when I think of it - this piece is simply you! Absolutely fantastic acquisition and very happy For you.

Wish you well to wear it in good health and look forward to seeing it on your wrist when next we meet!

Indeed a rare bird, congrats and wear it in good health.

Wish that IWC could introduce more classic design as before with a more affordable price range.

Enjoying mine,

That watch is a beauty, it's so clean and classy! I came very close to getting this last year, only because the person selling it was a joke I didn't go through with it but it's still one I would love to add to my collection at some stage.

Add some more picture of that stunner when you have time.

Congratulations and enjoy wearing it.
Jonathan

Wow Tom, that is awesome!!! Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh in SH in June!! :)

Brilliant Tom, major congrats! That is such a special Portuguese and si different and unique from anything else - I love it. Enjoy it as I know you will.

Congratulations. Certainly a rare bird. I didn't have to think too long to obtain one when it was available.