Hi all,
My passion with mechanical watches started with my dad giving me one on my 21st bday. The watch is now around 25 yrs old (its a watch he was wearing for almost 15 yrs then) and still runnin perfectly, a testemant to that a well made mechanical watch lasts :) Learning the mechanics in a watch was and is still exciting
This passion now forms a part of the bond between father n son.
I first became interested in mechanical watches when I was a child but at that time there were only mechanical watches.
I did become interested in quartz watches for a while but I soon lost interest in quartz watches because I found then lacking in character or depth. I will be honest I still have some old quartz watches hanging around but I have no real affection for any of them.
I have an older IWC DaVinci and several other mechanic wrist and pocket watches and I have some kind of affection for them all. I guess it is because mechanical watches demand a certain amount of personal involvement. I mean they must be worn if they are automatic and they must be wound up if they are a wind up design and every week they must set to the right time or more often if they are an older model.
The movement and the special sound of each watch ticking. Each watch has it's own special sound. I find it rather like keeping mechanical pets because it is necessary to do something for them to continue running.
There have been mechanical watches in some form or another for hundreds of years and in many ways the mechanical watches of today are still a part of that development chain that started so long ago. There are other reasons but these are just a few why I love mechanical watches.
Regards
Brian
Jakou sběratelskou hodnotu mají Kapesní hodinky GRAND PRIX MAILAND 1906 dílo výrobní číslo 574243, pouzdro 652099 .
Am new to this forum... but have been a closet admirer for quite a few years.
I guess my interest came in three stages..
1) my parents buying me my first mechanical watch (a Rolex)
2) about 10 years ago, I began to start growing my collection, mainly around those in production during the 1970-1990s.
3) A few years ago, I also became fascinated by IWC's pilot watches.
This year, I acquired an ex-MoD issued chronograph as issued to RAF Toronado pilots and navigators (1980's). This has peeked my interest in IWC again. Will look to getting one for myself for Xmas.
Welcome PDK!
IWCs are fantastic watches and THE FORUM is a great place to be.
I'm sure you will enjoy both for a very long time.
Cheers!
Thank you for the warm welcome Jeronimo, very much appreciated.
Am quite excited to be honest - part of the fun has always been the research, then the "tracking down" of the watch you want. Habits are hard to break, but am still considering if I want to buy brand new or look for one the older models that are out of production.
Have a good weekend folks..
The tracking down is also one of my favorite things! Take your time and enjoy yourself...
Cheers!
My father-in-law gave me as an engagement present a Vacheron Constatin Patrimony 32 years ago. I had no clue what kind of watch was it.
Good Evening
I received from my great great father a 18K gold IWC Grand Prix Milan 1906, box nº 578634 and engine nº 531228. Could you please tell me from what year is it and how I know the aproximate value?
Regards
Good day.
Own precious watches IWC Schaffhausen, cal.83 Mark IX, 2 coats, number 967281.Mohl I know real price of these watches? Send you Photo on request.
Thank you in advance for your answer Frantisek
The initial gateway was in the Rolex ads on the inside and back covers of TIME magazine in the 1970s, then later through the pages of Robb Report and iW magazines
Hello, My name is Rodrigo and it is my first visit to this forum.
I inherited this watch from my grandfather, but I don't know much about it.
I would be grateful if somebody could tell me if it is really a valuable item and give me some information about it.
Thank you.
Rodrigo Antunes.
I have just purchased my first IWC, a 1210 Deluxe in mint condition and absolutely adore it. I have over 20 mechanical watches from various makers, but have always wanted to own a IWC and now I do!
I'm not as much into the mechanics of watches (as noted by some of my greenhorn type posts on movements) as much as enjoying a wonderful design. My first and only (I told myself that once) 'luxury' watch was an Omega Seamaster Quartz... but that did not last long and now own two automatics amongst another quartz, which includes my IWC 3717. The more I learn about watch mechanics the more interesting it does become.
So one could say my interest mechanical watches started after buying them.
I was sold at the age of 10 when somebody told me a watch could run off the arm movement alone.
To me, that was already better than any quartz/digital.
I was scratching the surface of the world of watches until recently as I went deeper in seeking more knowledge about watches. The more I learned about the recent innovation in mechanical watches, the more I'm in love with the more fundamental ideas of movement and calibers. I feel in love with the idea of owning a manual watch.
With this criteria, my choice naturally narrows down to only a few respectable manufacturers and even further to few lovely models. With the right budget, aesthetic to suit my taste and seeking the most compatible piece to a creature of habit that I am, I've finally gave in to this:
I hope to stick around and learn more from you fine folks here.
Cheers.
Welcome to the forum and congratulations to your new Portofino watch!
Awesome piece and congrats. I nearly pulled the trigger on this one recently but have something else in mind on the near horizon...