URkuk Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Received a IWC black Portofino today from Mary at Watch International... Very classy looking dress watch, runs smooth. Now its off to The Zigmeister for service and a ETA date wheel change. When it returns I will upgrade the rep strap to a Di Modell black alligator. Mary is great to deal with!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Great watch, guess this is the 1:1? wrist shots??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
URkuk Posted March 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Hey Doc Yup i's the 1:1 here is a quick wristie since you asked... watchprik... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobster Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 That is really really nice watch. A better date wheel is a good call as well as the service by the Master. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrgod Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Ah. Finally some real life pictures of the Portofino. Thanks! The Zigmeister is not impressed by the quality of the Asian 2892s. It will be interesting to see whether there has been any improvement in these latest versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 These are real nice, thanks for the pics, first time seeing the new black dialed one, date wheel needs sorting alright, the white/silver dialed one looked really classy (review on one of the forums) Are these new attempts at a2892 movements or just the version that has been around for a few years? Pic robbed from Cronsell over on the geek, thank you Cronsell, hope you dont mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Yep, sweet, thought you'd appreciate these Gran, it's on the shortlist/wishlist here too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
URkuk Posted March 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 I was told the Asian 2892 was a pretty dependable movement once serviced...I'll ask Rob to comment, he should have it by Monday.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolwatchdude Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 that white dial/ gold combo is really gorgeous! thanks for sharing. URkuk- cant wait to see the finished product! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 WOW the white dial looks like a chubby Senator Sixties! Sexy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latara785 Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Great looking watch! Pics don't do it justice, wear it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebzen02 Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 Oh that sunburst! What a nice watch.. Next on my list.. Just stumbled upon these and now want one!Does the black also have the sunburst dial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig88 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 White dial with gold hands looks so classy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
URkuk Posted May 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 As it turns out, the Asian 2892 was garbage even The Zigmeister could not repair it so I bought a gold plated Swiss ETA 2892 from Ofrei. Rob installed it for me and now a have a Porto for life... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jaspade Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Hate to bust your bubble, but, that is not an IWC Portofino.. That is as fake as you are. You should change your post title to: "hey all, look at my fake piece of [censored]! I wish I had an real one, but, sadly all I can do is pretend with this toy".. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
URkuk Posted May 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Hate to bust your bubble, but, that is not an IWC Portofino.. That is as fake as you are. You should change your post title to: "hey all, look at my fake piece of [censored]! I wish I had an real one, but, sadly all I can do is pretend with this toy".. Just a thought. Really? What a revelation! I am crushed. And all this time I believed every rep from China was genuine. Who left the gate open?... Someone show this poor soul the exit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vilius69 Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 ha ha ha I am so HAPPY that the moron been IMMEDIATELY banned ! Great mods !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 How can someone be a member for almost a year, and attack another member for owning a replica ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 I'm pleased to report that Mr. Gen snob has left the building Please rock on Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
URkuk Posted May 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 How can someone be a member for almost a year, and attack another member for owning a replica ... Length of membership has little to do with level of intelligence... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobster Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 He was angry as his gen Portofino looked so similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverking2 Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 As it turns out, the Asian 2892 was garbage even The Zigmeister could not repair it so I bought a gold plated Swiss ETA 2892 from Ofrei. Rob installed it for me and now a have a Porto for life... How much is a gold plated Swiss ETA 2892? I have been thinking about getting a iwc portofino rep myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genoint Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Its $187 according to the Ofrei site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverking2 Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 It looks like I can't find white/silver dialed Portofino anywhere. Any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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