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post #1 of 9
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Thinking about picking up an IWC Portuguese Chronograph watch (black strap, black dial) to use as a watch for work.

 

http://www.iwc.com/en/collection/portuguese/IW3714/

 

I'm looking for something elegant and subtle (not a big fan of the plain dials so would prefer some chrono). Do you think this will do the trick? If anyone owns one of these, how are they? Do they last over time?

 

I currently wear an Omega Speedmaster (metal bracelet). Looking for something a bit dressier now. Any suggestions other than the IWC mentioned above? Looking to spend around 6K-8K but can be tempted to go above if the watch is VERY VERY nice. No Rolex though; don't know why but I have never liked them that much.

post #2 of 9

The IWC Portuguese Chronograph is a great watch. I found it to be a bit too tall. 

 

Have you considered the JLC Master line? Hodinkee just did a nice write up on the JLC Master Control (plain dial). 

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/hands-on-with-the-jaeger-lecoultre-master-control-date-live-pics

 

The JLC Master Ultra Think Moon may also fits what you need.

post #3 of 9
It's a beautiful watch but keep in mind it is large for a dress watch. 41mm dia and 12.5mm thick is quite bulky. For work it's probalby fine but if you want something thinner that will easily fit under a jacket or shirt sleeve you will have to probaby go with a non chrono.
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Thanks for the feedback.

 

The JLC looks great too. Hmmmmmmmm.......I might need to go have a look at it and try one on to see how it feels.

 

In terms of the size of the IWC, agree that it is slightly large (diameter) for a dress watch but it's less than 2mm larger than what I wear now and it is slightly thinner too so shouldn't be a problem for me. Ideally, in a perfect world, it would be smaller and my decision would be all that easier.

post #5 of 9
Nobody said you only have to have 2 watches.
post #6 of 9
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Originally Posted by derekli View Post

The IWC Portuguese Chronograph is a great watch. I found it to be a bit too tall. 

 

Have you considered the JLC Master line? Hodinkee just did a nice write up on the JLC Master Control (plain dial). 

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/hands-on-with-the-jaeger-lecoultre-master-control-date-live-pics

 

The JLC Master Ultra Think Moon may also fits what you need.

I have that JLC (the new Master Control), I love it. I also thought about the IWC Portuguese Chrono, but no in-house movement with that price tag put me off, also it's a bit large for a dress watch.

post #7 of 9
Love the black/black port chrono. Off the top of my head, I can't think of a leather strap watch in the 6-8k range with as much character and presence. If you increase your budget you can also look at the portuguese automatic, also great in black.
post #8 of 9

This will be a bit too tall for a subtle dress watch.  Also, dress watches are not supposed to have any complications. 

 

I have tried quite a few JLCs and I agree that Master Moon is what you probably want.  It is one of the best new offerings out there IMHO.

post #9 of 9
Thread Starter 

Thanks for the advice.

 

Went back and had another look at the IWC and yeah.....it is quite big to be used as a more formal/dressier watch.

 

After looking in many shops and trying on numerous watches I finally decided on buying a Patek Philippe Calatrava 5196. Much more suitable for a dress watch than my current Omega and the sub-dial seconds gives it something additional as I did not want a very plain dial. However, it did cost a lot more than what I originally budgeted for but at that moment in time I didn't care. Just means I need to cut down on spending in other areas for now........beans on toast it is for dinner! Hopefully this watch will be worth it though and will last for many many years.

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