I took delivery of the CFDV a few weeks ago and it has been monopolizing my wrist since then. What can I say? It's a really nice watch and it's hard not to put it on! It is equally hard to summarize in just a few words what I like about it.
For starters the watch is extremely versatile and wears very well both dressing up (with either strap or bracelet) as well as casual (mostly with the bracelet).
The tonneau case takes some time to visually get used to (and is probably the biggest source of critique), but it is very rewarding to look at all of it's details. It sits nicely on the wrist and must be one of the most comfortable watches I have worn.
The dial is stunning IMHO. The wave pattern adds to the elegance of the watch. It also contributes to shades occasionally creating a vertical stripe pattern. I've tried to capture that in one of the pictures.
The hands and indices have also been very well thought of adding yet more elegance. The gold-plating works pretty well. This is something I initially didn't like very much, but have since warmed up to.
The movement being 100% IWC is obviously a big plus. It has so far kept very accurate time despite still breaking in. I used the chronograph as a second watch while in Europe (thanks for the tip Jim!). Almost a GMT function!
In summary, despite the unusual shape for an IWC watch and perhaps a deviation from some of it's traditions, it has all the design and craftsmanship ingredients we've come to know and like from IWC. And not just that, it is a forum watch. So cheers to Michael for helping this happen and to all members that make this forum such a wonderful place to learn, exchange opinions, and socialize about our favorite brand.
Thanks for reading and have a great week.
Cheers,
Evan
Pretty stunning dial. Notice how the light reflection on the dial''s wave pattern give an illusion of stripes when in fact the dial is painted with a single color.
The gold-plated hands/indices work very well imho
Display back is always a pleasure to look at. Also notice some of the case details.
A lot of thought and detailed work have gone on the case. The basel is polished and the middle section is part polished (around the chrono buttons on both sides) and part brushed.
Even the indices on this watch hide a lot of detail!
The pattern on the dial works incredibly well. I never liked the flat dial on the earlier Da Vinci, but this one is pretty amazing.
Probus Scafusia indeed, and this is evident on every millimeter of the watch.
Everything nicely tucked in.
