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Dear watch friends, I did it… 🙏
I still can't believe it - a masterpiece of watchmaking. And incredibly beautiful.
Today at 5:41 p.m., I was able to put the IWC Eternal Calendar on my hand for the first time.
That was less than two hours ago. Here are the first quick shots:
Because the dial is made of so much glass and white lacquer, it's not easy to take good photos in artificial light. I'll keep trying in daylight.
Have a marvelous evening,
Thomas
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Dear watch friends, I did it… 🙏
I still can't believe it - a masterpiece of watchmaking. And incredibly beautiful. Today at 5:41 p.m., I was able to put the IWC Eternal Calendar on my hand for the first time. That was less than two hours ago. Here are the first quick shots: Because the ...
Absolutely stunning!!! Congratulations!!
And you cannot go wrong with 45m years of accuracy! Wow!
Huge congratulations Thomas
This is a masterpiece and I am very happy for you that you have been able to source it. To me the most spectacular piece you have shown on WPS so far …. 🥂🔝🥰
Congratulations on your stunning new watch.
It really is quite beautiful and also unusual but in the best way possible I can imagine how happy you are to have it on your wrist. Enjoy it and wear it in good health. Marc.
A platinum masterpiece on your wrist, Thomas!
I imagine the weight is substantial and feeling good. The white lacquer curved edge dial and floating glass subdials look very pure and somehow airy. Great looking. Deep congratulations. Enjoy. Best, Emmanuel
Thank you so much, dear Emmanuel!
I don't have a scale to put the watch on, but to my mind, it weighs about the same as my IWC Minute Repeater in platinum, but feels definitely lighter than an earlier Portugieser Platinum model I was interested in a few years ago. I really liked that one ...
Your minute repeater is gorgeous too!
What an incredible IWC duo! Thanks for sharing these photos. Best, Emmanuel
Why ETERNAL calendar rather than perpetual? Are you meant to be buried with it?
What's new, I asked myself: Is there something different in the movement ... yes! More accurate moon (to 45,000 years?) and more accomodation of the changes in the calendar for Leap years. Calendar Architecture seems similar to the perpetual exc for the l...
At the end of the day it’s an emotional decision!
I simply love this watch. The design, the architecture, the philosophy. The idea of eternity. And I appreciate your perpetual calendar very much for its great design and practicality. I have always read your posts about this watch with great interest. P.S...
It passed the test!
Glad to see, after you tried it on, and saw it with your own eyes, that this marvel is coming home with you. Congrats! Enjoy!
Thank you so much!
And yes, as soon as the watch was on my wrist it was also love at second sight. I admit I had been a little nervous about this "date of truth"... ...
Congratulations, great choice
It takes a lot of courage to make a commitment this big, but you definitely made a commendable choice. Even if only for its styling refinements over previous variants, this is a standout. The mechanical changes are a nice complement to a very, very specia...
Thank you Tim for your friendly comment! 🙏☺️
I find the evolution from the first perpetual calendar by Kurt Claus (Da Vinci) in 1985 to the Eternal model truly fascinating. I'm deeply impressed by the watch's suitability for everyday use. Unlike, say, a Patek Caliber 89 or a Franck Mueller Aeternita...
Hi Tim!
I've already watched your video. Thank you! I also find your assessment of the influence of the design of this watch on the next five years very interesting. 🙏
That’s wonderful, Thomas!
Many congratulations and keep the pictures and impressions coming. All the best, Jon
Thank you so much, dear Jon!
Here we go: You see, the honeymoon is still very hot… ...
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I wouldn't go so far to say the difference is like night and day. But there is a huge difference between the images you see online and seeing the watch in person, with all its sculptural appearance and three-dimensional effects. Cheers Thomas ...
Thank you, Fastwong.
Every perspective opens up new discoveries. Have a great Sunday! Thomas ...
A miracle from every angle and every perspective!
Thank you so much for your nice comment! 🙏 All the best Thomas ...
Thank you, my friend! Thanks a lot for your very nice comment 🙏🙏🙏
Can one love a thing, a mere object? The answer is: YESSSSS! ...
Nico!!!! 😃
I'm so happy to hear from you, mon ami. I was really worried about your long absence. I hope everything's okay with you? In any case, I'm so happy you got in touch. And thank you for the compliment. 🙏☺️
Congratulations Thomas!! Looks absolutely mesmerizing and you must be overjoyed.
So happy for you and that you were able to “take it for a test drive” by your AD before final commitment. It is a superbly laid out dial with beyond amazing complications. And stealthy in a way as well. Wonderful watch and wearer well-deserved!
Thank you so much for your kind words, seabas123!
Yes, I’m truly grateful to my AD for letting me “test drive” the IWC Eternal Calendar before making the final commitment. I did have to place a deposit, but it was fully refundable had I decided against the watch. That said, the moment I had it on my wris...
Thank you so much, dear eklektik!
I love this watch immensely! All the best Thomas ...
Congrats mtr, this is a tour de France in collecting
I'm really happy for you. Surely an emotional piece. And a defining milestone.
