Jason Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 Trying to pick out a new GEN. I don't have many, I have an all black Uboat 53mm Chrono, and a DSSD. So I am looking to pick up something pretty versitile that I can mix in with some occasional wear for a few reps. The short list is: IWC Portuguese 7 Day (Silver dial with blue numerals) I have always like this watch, it is timeless, and the 7 day movement is a great achievement. Great dress watch that I could wear to work regularly but not something I can wear on the weekends. IWC Big Pilot I have always loved this watch and it again shares the 7 day movement. I was a little disappointed as it was a bit uncomfortable on the wrist. and is really a weekend watch and could occasionally wear it to work on casual days. JLC Master Compressor Extreme World Chrono. Big watch with nice presence can get away at work and on the weekend. I like the history of JLC, and the complication of the multitimezone function. Zenith El Primero Striking 10th. Great history, and a nice limited watch with cool 10th of a second big second hand chrono. A bit plain looking on the wrist though. Panerai 233. The ultimate modern Panerai in my oppinion, can dress up and down, love the 8 day movement and 12 hour GMT. Really looking for a watch that will not be repped well in the near future. Would love to know what the forum thinks??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 The IWC portu first and the striking tenth a very close 2nd, everything else no thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishJackal Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 The IWC portu first and the striking tenth a very close 2nd, everything else no thanks +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sharkrun20 Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 IWC Porto...which is something I think you can wear weekends as well (I think it goes with jeans and a semi casual shirt). I love the JLC Extreme World Chrono though and would have one if it fit my damn wrist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 Jason like the clean look of the Porto like the others, but that Zenith.................. hot. Wish I had your dilemma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbybbuser Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 Porto then zenith. Majority rules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpz5142 Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 Zenith for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhobson17 Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 Porto for me mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 i'm very partial to GMT type watches, as they have a great deal of utility for me. i travel a fair amount, my wife travels as well. It's always nice to know the time at home as well as where we/ I / She is. So either the JLC or the PAM would be my choices. the JLC would be my first choice and the Pam a very distant second. i had a watch very similar to the JLC, a Maurice Lacroix Revil Globe. It had almost exactly the same configuration as the JLC. I would not consider this a watch that would go well with a suit as it's pretty big and hulking. As I seldom wear a suit, it, the ML Revil Globe, wasn't a problem for me. i seriously doubt that the JLC will ever be replicated in anything like a believable replica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJC Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Jlc Ewc hands down... The brand is just amazing, fit and finish, movement and heritage! I have one amongst two other jlc's. always accurate and wear well.. I actually may sell my Ewc soon contact me, fully complete box papers and extra gator strap (and of course rubber) tang buckle no deploy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 IWC Portuguese 7 Day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 given the big pilot has a pretty solid replica (albeit with a non-functional power reserve), i would have to say the iwc portuguese seven day as well. beautiful watch, and it will outlast all of the others (except for perhaps the big pilot) in timelessness. enjoy your new watch (whatever it ends up being)! deltatahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxl17 Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 IWC Porto! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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