That was my initial reaction but ...

Feb 19, 2014,05:47 AM
 

After comparing it with others, I took the plunge.

Thanks,

Nilo

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IWC Portuguese Chronograph Classic 3904-04: One month on the wrist

 
 By: nilomis : February 19th, 2014-03:38
Team, The watch that Im reviewing today is the kind of watch that I didnt knew about until it was presented to me at the IWC Boutique and it was a rare case (for me) of love on the first sign. The Portuguese Chronograph Classic 3904 was introduced at ...  

Nice but...

 
 By: duf666 : February 19th, 2014-05:44
I tried it few weeks ago, very nive watch, well made... BUT the price > 11.000€ ($15.000) ...  

That was my initial reaction but ...

 
 By: nilomis : February 19th, 2014-05:47
After comparing it with others, I took the plunge. Thanks, Nilo

As the old saying goes

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : February 19th, 2014-05:52
;) love has no price as well Best Damjan ...  

I agree 100% ...

 
 By: nilomis : February 19th, 2014-06:01
After all, besides love, it's a freaking amazing watch. I'm lovin' it and is not a Big Mac. Forgot to dedicate my usual B&W shots to you. But they are. Cheers, Nilo

...and much....

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : February 19th, 2014-06:20
appreciated they are as usually my dear friend All the best and enjoy this great piece Yours D

Congrats on the new chrono...

 
 By: JEC : February 19th, 2014-06:16
I love the dial layout and the dial color is superb. Enjoy it!! Best, Javier

Thank you JEC ...

 
 By: nilomis : February 19th, 2014-06:18
Javier, Another subjective factor that got me hooked and the Classic is getting a lot more of wrist time is how the case sits on my wrist. Cheers, Nilo

great review great watch

 
 By: fizzhogg : February 19th, 2014-12:30
Excellent review! That piece is gorgeous and I, too, love the ardoise dial. I have always been a big fan of the workmanlike Valjoux 7750, so I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on the IWC movement after your break-in period. I agree this watch has a ... 

Thank you Paul ...

 
 By: nilomis : February 19th, 2014-14:13
I believe, and that was the reason that I purchased this watch, that this is the best chronograph on this price range. Add to that the fact that is a true beauty. Thanks, Nilo

Great Review on the IWC Portugues Chrono

 
 By: Bill : February 19th, 2014-13:29
Beautiful execution from IWC with the Portugues Chronograph and on the dial a great choice you made with white/silver and ardoiseit looks great. It seems at 42.5 it is almost small by today's standards but I like the balance and the look and feel. If they... 

42.5mm is what I consider a good compromise ...

 
 By: nilomis : February 19th, 2014-14:17
For a watch that I can wear on a board meeting and on a much more casual environment. During the very long investigation, I tried other Portuguese models (manual wind and automatic) but they have 44mm and are a tad bigger for the mixed environment that I ... 

Nilo, congrats!

 
 By: Daniel_Eira : February 19th, 2014-17:40
Excellent review! I had the pleasure to see it in personal and its a wonderful piece! Enjoy it! Cheers

Thanks Daniel ...

 
 By: nilomis : February 20th, 2014-05:38
Now you MUST post your Panarai or else. Cheers, Nilo