My IWC Collection Journey: Pilot to Minute Repeater

gautamak · 2017-02-11T04:22:40Z

Explore gautamak's IWC collection journey: Pilot Mark XVI, Portugieser, Big Pilot, and a Minute Repeater. See his favorite IWC models.

Gautamak chronicles his decade-long journey with IWC, showcasing a diverse collection that spans from his first Pilot Mark XVI to a sophisticated Minute Repeater. This pictorial post highlights the evolution of his taste and appreciation for IWC's craftsmanship, featuring iconic models like the Portugieser and Big Pilot, and culminating in a grand complication.

Hi all,

In continuation to my post on IWC 1st Jan'07 would like to share my other IWC. Started with Pilot Mark XVI over decade back.

FIRST IWC

After giving plenty of wrist time to fascinating Pilot's Mark XVI , was prompted to add another classic piece from Portuguese Hand Wound Collection.

Happy with couple of steel IWC, I was attracted to Portugieser 7 day Power reserve in Pink Gold so went for it. Currently fitted with new strap.

I did add Big Pilot in steel but let it go after a bit of use. By that time was fascinated by Big Pilot St Exupery L.E.in steel. Love the dial colour.

Added another Big Pilot in White Gold. Nice radiating dial.

Couple of shots Big Pilots together.

Another Pilot watch & Perpetual Calendar in L.E. of 40 Pcs.

To conclude my pictorial post by adding 75th Anniversary as well as last but not least Minute Repeater. Last two shots are of one of my favourite 7 days.

Hope you will enjoy the pictures. The two common background is first CNY money tree and second is Lighted Lamp of Lord Ganesha.

Thanks for viewing.

Cheers ! Gautam

Key Points from the Discussion

The author acknowledges that the Minute Repeater, despite its dial texture and appeal, has a relatively low sound level.
One collector mentions selling their IWC Minute Repeater to acquire a Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Minute Repeater, indicating a preference for JLC's chiming complication.

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john c

Feb 11, 2017

Wonderful collection. Best, John.

gautamak

Feb 11, 2017

I do agree with low sound level. I went for it that time due to dial texture.

gautamak

Feb 11, 2017

Hope you enjoyed. Cheers !

amanico

Feb 11, 2017

And sold it to get my JLC MMR...

My IWC Collection Journey: Pilot to Minute Repeater

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