OLd member, new watch

Hello all! I've been a member of this great forum for a little over 11 years, but have never posted a watch before. For most of that 11 years, I've been without an IWC. But today I am pleased to have purchased the great 5001 from my AD.

In spite of all the strong IWC lines, the Portuguese design has been my own favorite. Recently I was considering nautical deck-style watches with blued hands and silvery dials. I was this close to going with a Dornblüth 99.1. But the 500107 just kept calling my name!

I like the 5001's narrow bezel, superb legibility and large date window. I plan to wear it casually as well as to the office. I think it can dress down as well as up. Do you agree?

Anyway, here are some quick photos snapped after I left the AD today. This photogenic watch deserves its own photo shoot, definitely!

(Oh, and I'm still waiting for the Portuguese hand-wound 545408 to arrive by special order...)

Congratulations, if you have been following this forum you already know that this 5001 is a particular favorite here. Enjoy it and wear it in good health.
Post more pictures as time allows.
Regards,
Kevin

Congratulations on your IWC purchases, I don't have a 5001, but am always drawn to those blue hands and numerals, and the 545408 will compliment the 5001 beautifully. Great photos too!

Congratlations! Perfect watch to start!

Congrats. That 5001 was also my first.

who can say no to a ref 5001 ? congrats !

simply superb. looking forward to more posts with your 5001 beauty (and indeed more iwcs to hopefully join soon).

regards,
thang

Beautiful watch! Congratulations.

Very good choice.

Congratulations!

Even though its your first IWC, your eleven years of experience shows - Its a watch that has almost all the best features of IWC range. Great choice ! Congratulations !

Vishal.

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!

I love your choice! That's the "missing link" in my own collection, and a true classic you will always enjoy!

a good choice

Congratulations, that's a real winner. Certainly at or near the top of my (realistic) wish list. And yes, I think that watch can go dressy or casual -- very versatile in my opinion.

Congratulations on this true classic. Enjoy and wear it in good health. I still miss mine because it's such a clear, well-balanced dial and overall excellent watch!

Kind regards,

Clemens

Fantastic watch! Hope you will enjoy it for years to come!

Best wishes,

Victor

5001 - a true classic.

I waited far to long before adding one to my collection - never regreted doing so, only having waited so long. However certainly not 11 years :-)

Way to go, and a perfect choice for the 2nd one too!

Classic watch. You can wear that anywhere. Enjoy it and congrats!!!