IWC 44mm Gold Watch: A Collector's Evolving Perspective

Jay (Eire) · 2020-04-09T13:13:48Z

Explore Jay (Eire)'s IWC watch, a 44mm gold timepiece, and the evolving tastes of a collector. Discover why some cherished watches become 'safe queens' and the impact of strap choices.

Jay (Eire) shares a personal reflection on his IWC watch, a piece he's owned for nearly a decade but rarely wears. His post offers a candid look at how personal tastes evolve and how even a cherished watch can become a 'safe queen.' This discussion highlights the subjective nature of watch collecting and the unexpected choices we make, especially during unique times like working from home.

This is a watch I’ve owned for 9 years. It’s a watch I do not wear that much these days, or for the last four or five years for that matter.

With the WFM situation, it’s the end of week 4 for me, I’ve actually not worn a watch (other that for working out) for this entire time.

Today I decided it was the day to finally wear a watch and oddly (to me) this is what I choose. Goes well with sweatpants and a hoodie (the WFM uniform).

It has always been a very photogenic watch.

As for the strap, if you’re going to have a 44mm gold watch on your wrist you’d might as well own it. Browns and tans etc are for another piece!

Key Points from the Discussion

Despite its 44mm diameter, the watch's relatively short and curved lugs make it more wearable than its size suggests, a detail often overlooked when evaluating larger timepieces.
The IWC in question, while highly respected, often becomes a 'safe queen' for collectors, appreciated for its aesthetics but worn infrequently due to its size or specific design.
The watch is noted for its exceptional ability to catch and reflect light, contributing significantly to its photogenic qualities.
The choice of a bold strap, like the blue one featured, is seen as a way to 'own' the presence of a large gold watch, suggesting that complementary colors might be reserved for other pieces.

The Discussion

TheMadDruid

Apr 9, 2020

You haven’t worn a watch in four weeks?

Thomas_3

Apr 9, 2020

oh yeah, the watch too.

Darron

Apr 9, 2020

And of course the perpetual

Jay (Eire)

Apr 9, 2020

I wear a Garmin every day; I always do. Workout watch; GPS, Heart Rate, Power (for the bike) etc. It’s not that strange as I usually take my watch off when I get in from work (assuming I’m not going out again).

Jay (Eire)

Apr 9, 2020

It also catches light very very well. (Of course I’m only talking about the aesthetic elements here and have not given any acknowledgment to the technical).

Jay (Eire)

Apr 9, 2020

I was also looking at a moss green at the time, and also something even brighter.

IWC 44mm Gold Watch: A Collector's Evolving Perspective

Key Points from the Discussion

Continue the conversation

More from this Forum