I've had the opportunity this weekend to try on my dad's purchase for a landmark birthday.
He isn't into watches in the same way that I am however has always appreciated them. His dream watch (that I've literally heard him talk about for 10-15 years) is an IWC Portugieser Chronograph. He has consistently thought that it is too expensive to justify and has instead bought various "tribute" watches (often budget battery versions over the years).
With a big birthday this year he finally decided to bite the bullet and buy it (second hand with papers), and he is clearly already sure he made the right decision. I think seeing myself get into watches and justify some of my (not as expensive) purchases to him has probably helped him along the way.
Beautiful watch overall, I have small wrists and it feels comfortable (although it maybe looks a touch on the big side here I think that's the angle/photo). Great profile overall (41mm and 13mm thick I believe?). The rose gold is a touch of class, timer hands in blued steel when it catches the light.
Overall a fantastic watch which I hope he enjoys for many decades to come, he will definitely be a one watch guy from now on!
![[IWC] Portugieser Chronograph in Rose Gold](https://i.redd.it/hbrqfw0gyyc41.jpg)
I've had the opportunity this weekend to try on my dad's purchase for a landmark birthday.
He isn't into watches in the same way that I am however has always appreciated them. His dream watch (that I've literally heard him talk about for 10-15 years) is an IWC Portugieser Chronograph. He has consistently thought that it is too expensive to justify and has instead bought various "tribute" watches (often budget battery versions over the years).
With a big birthday this year he finally decided to bite the bullet and buy it (second hand with papers), and he is clearly already sure he made the right decision. I think seeing myself get into watches and justify some of my (not as expensive) purchases to him has probably helped him along the way.
Beautiful watch overall, I have small wrists and it feels comfortable (although it maybe looks a touch on the big side here I think that's the angle/photo). Great profile overall (41mm and 13mm thick I believe?). The rose gold is a touch of class, timer hands in blued steel when it catches the light.
Overall a fantastic watch which I hope he enjoys for many decades to come, he will definitely be a one watch guy from now on!