Has there ever since been a more classical three handed watch?
Somehow this dial just sings to me and the combination of a beautiful movement with flowing bridges - just makes this watch so desirable. Just photographed today and processed. Hope IWC fans enjoy this image as much I did shooting it.
(Watch belongs to a good friend and gentleman who requested to be anonymous).
Cheers
Harry
Fantastic pic, Horologrpaher >>>
This Jubilee is , for me, the nicest Portuguese ever made, with the 5000 in SS.
Yep, you're right , it's a model of classicism and purity!
Other pics?
Ciao.
Nicolas
Certainly Nicolas - here are a few more....
Considering IWC is not known for its finishing of its movements - the Cal98 here is quite beautiful.
Cheers
Harry
You made my day, Harry >>>
Your pics give justice to this watch.
You took the essence of this watch, its purity, its eternal beauty.
With the Minute Repeater, this is the most beautful Portuguese.
Thanks, Harry, fir this moment of happiness.
BTW, as for the movement, you're right on all you said.
BUT some are quite nice and photogenic.Here's a try of mine about the 5000:
Not that bad, eeeeh?
Nicolas
Nic - allow me to make your tomorrow as well...
Check out a montage of the Port Repeater click here .
Cheers!
Harry
AAAARGH >>>
Heart Attack!
WOOOOOW, these pics are ...Well, I'm speechless!
I also took some pics of this beauty as I owned one, but I sold it before knowing how to begin to take convenient pics...
Thaaanks a lot, Harry , to make not my tomorrow, but my whole week, my friend.
I also wanted to say - that is one very nice image of the Port Auto...
I am going to try to guess the camera make - it's a Nikon?
Cheers
Harry
Leica D lux 3 ...
Thanks, Photo Master, for the nice words....I'm learning....
Still learning!
Nicolas
Thats a sweet and very capable camera...
I too had to begin somewhere and struggle through the learning curve. The best way to improve is to hang out in the Photo Forum and keep practising. Also - overcome each hurdle one at a time. Reflection, lighting, positioning, processing etc. You will get better! If I can do it, so can you! 
Cheers
Harry
Thanks, Harry >>>
I'll hear you!
But this Camera is a bit like a Wilde Horse....Try to take pics while the light is not there, and you'll fail.
Well, me, at least.
Nicolas
I also have that nice camera and use it for general snapshots ...
But the pic of the cal. 5000 movement is nice!
Regards,
Marcus
How about this?
One of my favourites, the timeless Patek ref. 96 and its descendants.
(Photo from Antiquorum)
- SJX
This message has been edited by SJX on 2008-01-06 06:05:03SJX - you reminded me of the one watch that I saw when I was the ripe age of 19...
When I chanced on a Platinum or White Gold Calatrava silver dial with coin edge. That made me go "whoooaaaa". Unfortunately I was a struggling recruit in the Army then without any means. :-(
Those days seem like a lifetime ago.
Yes, indeed, the Patek Calatravas do it for me as well.
Cheers
Harry
My favourite version
is this one:
I don't usually like gem-set wristwatches of any sort, but this watch is sublime - the perfect formal dress watch and a classic.
- SJX
(Photos from Antiquorum)
If we go out the IWC Watches >>>
This one is my favourite dressy Patek Watch....
5196P.
Nicolas
That's a nice one too
but the classic 32mm 96 is a bit small too.
JiaXian...It's nice to know that you like ref 96 :-)
I'm actually searching for white metal silver dial ref.96 to go with my time only collection
I think the size is 31mm and I'm actually okay with this size.
It will be a very cool daily wear
But personally, I will hunt for a simple non diamond version, preferably Stainless Steel.
Lovesss*CL
In that case...
your collection is a steel Lange 1. :-)
Sorry SJX - in my book the moment you add bling... its no longer a simple three handed...
Somehow - like women (sorry sexist statement), diamonds complicate things!
Some of the poorest designed watches become desirable for those with money to burn just because there are diamonds on them. It takes real effort (some would say true genius) to make a true simple classic with just a pure design and basic materials.
Cheers
Harry
We have to agree to disagree
a three handed watch and meets the basic criteria for a formal watch, small
and slim and simple. The ref. 96 is any guise is not a
poorly designed watch and even with diamonds it is a simple classic. The
diamonds on the ref. 96 have historical precedent, even the early models were
available in this guise, it is not something created for "those with money to
burn" like say, the Vacheron King Kalla.
Oops - I did not mean to say the 96 was bad design..
Must be late and my brain is not engaging my fingers! :-(
In my mind, I just exclude diamonds from the "classic watch" equation as a whole to avoid having to split hairs. FOr me, whether a watch can be attractive on its own strength is the key - even more so if its to be considered a classic.
I am okay with watches designed from scratch with diamonds but some watches that have diamonds as an afterthought - well, are just variations to the original to me.
So - we agree to disagree lah.
Cheers
Harry
Classic timepiece captured beautifully
Cheers,
yn
Hey - you are not alone. I missed a chance to acquire one but I hesistated - silly fool..
was. I try very hard to forget that day. It haunts me... sob, sob.
:-(
Does this have the potential to become a recognised, simple three handed classic?
I think so as it has all the right ingredients. Applied markets, understated, beautiful movement.
The problem is >>>
That even if you take a Swatch in pic, it will look like as a Patek!LMAO
Your pics are so good!
Don't know if it's snobism or lack of knowledge from me, but I never considered Chopard as a High end watchmaker...
We always learn...
Now I have some doubts.
Nicolas
PS...You want me to die?LOLOL
Beautiful Picture but .......
imho, the font of the numerals look ugly and the date at 6 0'clock simply spoil the elegant design.
Nice picture but the watch leaves me cold.
Lovesss*CL