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    Paul Bloemen
    Master 4219 posts
    15 Sep 2013, 1:48 p.m. 15 Sep 2013, 1:48 p.m.
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    Name: Portuguese Hand-wound
    Reference: IW544501
    Case material: Stainless steel
    Movement: 98295
    Power reserve: 46 hours
    Jewels: 18
    Dial color: Black
    i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj79/BloemenPA/6a9c356a-cf77-4424-9cde-139cab6ca501_zps1755609f.jpg

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    Mr. Anthony Gilbert
    Graduate 17 posts
    11 Jun 2015, 3:20 p.m. 11 Jun 2015, 3:20 p.m.
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    Can anyone tell me how many of these were made?

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    Mr. Anthony Gilbert
    Graduate 17 posts
    23 Jun 2015, 4:26 p.m. 23 Jun 2015, 4:26 p.m.
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    AGVG has written:

    Can anyone tell me how many of these were made?

    As I have just bought one of the few remaining examples, an absolute beauty!

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    Mr. Anthony Gilbert
    Graduate 17 posts
    23 Jun 2015, 4:30 p.m. 23 Jun 2015, 4:30 p.m.
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    What was the anniversary these vintage models were made for?

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    Paul Bloemen
    Master 4219 posts
    23 Jun 2015, 7:31 p.m. 23 Jun 2015, 7:31 p.m.
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    IWC existed 140 years: 1868 - 2008.

    Kind regards,
    Paul

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    Mark Fleminger
    Master 3193 posts
    24 Jun 2015, 5:47 a.m. 24 Jun 2015, 5:47 a.m.
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    140 Year Anniversary commemorated with the beautiful Vintage Collection -
    Pilot, Portuguese, Portofino, Da Vinci, Aquatimer and Ingenieur.

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    Paul Bloemen
    Master 4219 posts
    24 Jun 2015, 10:08 a.m. 24 Jun 2015, 10:08 a.m.
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    Mark Fleminger has written:

    140 Year Anniversary commemorated with the beautiful Vintage Collection -
    Pilot, Portuguese, Portofino, Da Vinci, Aquatimer and Ingenieur.

    I agree. To me, this was the most interesting project by IWC in many years. Not only there were six iconic watches, but in the end there were four versions of them: stainless steel, rose gold, white gold and platinum, thus twenty four different watches. And the project indicated a surprise in direction too: instead of looking forward to some dazzling new design IWC looked back at its history, combined with the new technology: fantastic! I wonder who came up with this idea and made it come true: this person deserves a medal!

    Kind regards,
    Paul

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    Mr. Anthony Gilbert
    Graduate 17 posts
    1 Jul 2015, 10:43 a.m. 1 Jul 2015, 10:43 a.m.
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    Thanks for all your responses.

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    Mr. Anthony Gilbert
    Graduate 17 posts
    12 Jul 2015, 9:48 a.m. 12 Jul 2015, 9:48 a.m.
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    Can anyone tell me what level of accuracy can be expected from from the 98000 calibre movement (18000bph) version as used in the vintage and Jones calibre models yours experiences would be greatly appreciated?

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    Paul Bloemen
    Master 4219 posts
    12 Jul 2015, 5:50 p.m. 12 Jul 2015, 5:50 p.m.
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    I am wearing the watch shown the last few days. The movement is about +1 or +2 seconds a day, great! The whole watch is a surprise (again), beautiful with such a presence on the wrist, and so comfortable as it sits fantastic on the wrist, while it weights about nothing. I have a lot of great watches, this one belongs to a very select group of favourites.

    Kind regards,
    Paul

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    Mr. Jarrod Gill
    Master 3720 posts
    12 Jul 2015, 9:11 p.m. 12 Jul 2015, 9:11 p.m.
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    I absolutely love my one.

    [i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo196/noiseorchard/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps1dfx9jlb.jpg~original](s375.photobucket.com/user/noiseorchard/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps1dfx9jlb.jpg.html)

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    8541
    Master 4484 posts
    12 Jul 2015, 11:18 p.m. 12 Jul 2015, 11:18 p.m.
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    What magnificent and classic looking pieces these are. I envy those lucky enough to own one.

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    Mr. Anthony Gilbert
    Graduate 17 posts
    26 Jul 2015, 3:22 p.m. 26 Jul 2015, 3:22 p.m.
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    I'm only getting +10 secs a day with a power reserve of only 20 hours so have sent it in for a full service with IWC.

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    Mr. Anthony Gilbert
    Graduate 17 posts
    9 Sep 2015, 12:08 p.m. 9 Sep 2015, 12:08 p.m.
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    Watch back from service now running spot on +/-0secs per day absolutely amazing designed and originally produced 1939 some things just can't be bettered. Hats off to IWC!

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    Paul Bloemen
    Master 4219 posts
    9 Sep 2015, 1:03 p.m. 9 Sep 2015, 1:03 p.m.
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    AGVG has written:

    Watch back from service now running spot on +/-0secs per day absolutely amazing designed and originally produced 1939 some things just can't be bettered. Hats off to IWC!

    Congratulations! This is one of the great watches by IWC the last 10 years. Enjoy it again.

    Kind regards,
    Paul

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