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    Mr. Mohammed Elkousy
    Connoisseur 186 posts
    27 Jul 2012, 12:10 a.m. 27 Jul 2012, 12:10 a.m.
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    Classic watch. You can wear that anywhere. Enjoy it and congrats!!!

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    Larry Seiden
    Master 1243 posts
    27 Jul 2012, 12:39 a.m. 27 Jul 2012, 12:39 a.m.
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    Nothing wrong with a Dornie! But a 5001 is such a classic. And that is my favorite (non precious metal) combo.

    Wear it in good health and we hope to see more you Greg!

    Best,
    Larry

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    Shing
    Master 2998 posts
    27 Jul 2012, 1:41 a.m. 27 Jul 2012, 1:41 a.m.
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    my 2nd ref 5001 says Hi from Hong Kong, and unfortunately will not be joined by a cheap 5001-09 I narrowly missed out on at an auction yesterday... love the 5001s !

    i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l497/vanhalen812/5001-04%20Portuguese%20Automatic%20Platinum/50010427Jul121.jpg

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    MANISH KUKREJA
    Connoisseur 232 posts
    27 Jul 2012, 7:36 a.m. 27 Jul 2012, 7:36 a.m.
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    Congratulations. The 5001 is a real beauty. A fav amongst most members.
    Wear it in good health.
    MK

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    Skule Smørgrav
    Master 1348 posts
    27 Jul 2012, 7:14 p.m. 27 Jul 2012, 7:14 p.m.
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    whichwatch has written:

    Another great choice, Greg. I hope your 5454 arrives soon and that you'll post pictures here of the pair. There is just nothing quite comparable to the Portuguese line!

    +1

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    Mr. argiris develegas
    Master 2973 posts
    27 Jul 2012, 7:37 p.m. 27 Jul 2012, 7:37 p.m.
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    Wise choice you simply cannot go wrong with this watch, congratulations.

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    Rave
    Master 3148 posts
    28 Jul 2012, 12:39 p.m. 28 Jul 2012, 12:39 p.m.
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    Congratulations. My IWC collection also started with a 5001. It's still a favourite watch.

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    Greg Goode
    Graduate 15 posts
    28 Jul 2012, 3:02 p.m. 28 Jul 2012, 3:02 p.m.
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    Thanks, everyone, for such wonderful words of welcome and encouragement. There are many things I am coming to appreciate about IWC's design motifs. I think they did "large" before Panerai, correct? Also, they use a lot of non-contrasting date wheels - where the background color of the date wheel pretty well matches the color of the dial.

    I'm kind of a nostalgia buff for mid-century movies, clothing, typography, industrial and graphic design, photography, etc. The Portuguese line displays many of these aspects I like: the nautical references to ships' chronometers, the superb 1930's design of the applied sans-serif Arabics on the dial. Those numbers remind me of Bauhaus design, but with more soul, a touch more celebration and playfulness. The honesty and functionality of a large movement, a wide dial and a narrow bezel. The superb at-a-glance legibility, even to these eyes "of a certain age." It is clear and readable with refinement, without shouting or being insistent.

    I'm really liking it and will try to take some better pictures soon!

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