ZF IWC Portuguese 7days (white dial) - Review and Macros

[YellowFin]

Good news everyone!

Some days ago, I received my IWC Portuguese 7days from Lucy. She did a great job on quality control, highly recommend her service! Date window is spot on, alignment of markers of great and it keeps good time. Also didn't expect the power reserve of over 70 hours, great job on that movement by ZF. The hands anr markers of the watch are executed nicely with some tiiiny scratches or uneven surfaces of the blue paint here and there - absolutely invisible without a mignifying glass though. Brushed and polished surfaces look good, the clasp is also done well. Prints on the dials have minor imperfections and aren't 3D like a gen IWC, but the text is raised enough to have a shine on the slight bevel on the side that's hit by a light. Can only recommend that timepiece, if you're into this particular model. Strap is low quality of course, but then again: the real strap costs as much as the replica watch. I'll probably get a blue Camille Fournet and call it a day...

Enough talking - here are some pictures of this beauty! :thumbsup:

 

[trombone]

Great Pictures. Many Thanks for this post.

 

[ernmeister84]

Looks great!
I am enjoying my one too.
didnt like the straps, so I ordered black alligator strap from
Jacob Straps.
the strap is absolutely another level.

 

[SteveMcQueen1930]

Congrats on this very nice watch!
If you want to put this rep to the next level, you could think about fitting a gen dial in the watch (I just put a gen IWC dial in the sales section sone days ago).

 

[nanoman]

Looks great!
I am enjoying my one too.
didnt like the straps, so I ordered black alligator strap from
Jacob Straps.
the strap is absolutely another level.

Is that Jacob strap curved? Do we really need a curved strap for this watch, or can a straight lug one fit.

 

[ernmeister84]

Is that Jacob strap curved? Do we really need a curved strap for this watch, or can a straight lug one fit.

Straps are flat. However, the spring bar is curved.
its a little bit tight when you put straps on watch but it will settle down nicely as its a leather.
hope that help you. Cheers.

 

[nanoman]

Straps are flat. However, the spring bar is curved.
its a little bit tight when you put straps on watch but it will settle down nicely as its a leather.
hope that help you. Cheers.

Thanks and the lug width is 22mm, right?

 

[ernmeister84]

Thanks and the lug width is 22mm, right?

Yes! Its 22mm!

 

[axel.gold]

Really nice review and I like those closeup photos.

I’ve never looked at IWC that closely before. What is the diameter of the watch? 40mm?

 

[YellowFin]

Really nice review and I like those closeup photos.

I’ve never looked at IWC that closely before. What is the diameter of the watch? 40mm?

The diameter is just over 42mm.

 

[greonmiaiiunm]

Beautiful watch!

 

[nanoman]

Looks great!
I am enjoying my one too.
didnt like the straps, so I ordered black alligator strap from
Jacob Straps.
the strap is absolutely another level.

Are these still available? How long ago did you buy this? I am thinking, if Lucy can get it then any other TD should be able to get it.

 

[YellowFin]

Are these still available? How long ago did you buy this? I am thinking, if Lucy can get it then any other TD should be able to get it.

Yes. 4 weeks. Exactly.

 

[Typelements]

Yes! Its 22mm!

What is the size at the buckle? Also, 22mm, or is it tapered?
And does it wear big? As 42mm is kind of my limit. How for example does it compare to an Omega Seamaster 300?

 

[YellowFin]

What is the size at the buckle? Also, 22mm, or is it tapered?
And does it wear big? As 42mm is kind of my limit. How for example does it compare to an Omega Seamaster 300?

To be honest, due to the white dial and no rehaut, the watch looks huge on my wrist.

Forgot to mention: the strap is tapered, 22mm/18mm.

 

[Blue Ocean]

Beautiful. Your datewheé looks well centered. Enjoy

 

[Nanook65]

What is the size at the buckle? Also, 22mm, or is it tapered?
And does it wear big? As 42mm is kind of my limit. How for example does it compare to an Omega Seamaster 300?

I had this one and still have the seamaster 300. The IWC wears bigger and it is thicker too. It is a really nice watch. For me, it was a bit more dressy than I liked and a bit bigger than what I like. My wrist is 7 3/8" and it wasn't too big, but for my tastes it was just a bit much.

 

[YellowFin]

Beautiful. Your datewheé looks well centered. Enjoy

Unlike the one on IWC's website. Seems like watches rejected in QC get used for photo shootings... oster_oops:

 

[cxbxax]

great photography!

 

[Wacht]

Excellent watch! How does one get in touch with this Lucy?