koolkul Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Just can't decide between these two watches both in my opinion are lovely watches I was struck by the Tag first but once I'd seen the IWC that took my fancy as well - so I need advice from the collective enthusiasts here as to which one to buy? http://ptswiss.com/product_info.php?products_id=134 http://www.tt88time.com/index.php?main_pag...roducts_id=1618 Many Thanks, Kul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 The Porto is a STUNNING watch...but has a timebomb movement that may die within 6 months...or last a year if you're lucky. Some have had success having a graphite treatment to reduce the premature wear that the bear metal gears experience because of the movement mod to move the running seconds to the 6-o-clock position. The Carrera as an alternative is beautiful. Much more beautiful in person than the pics show. I have the Carrera racing (black with red hands)...awesome. Consider as well, the Ebel Discovery in the panda style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishJackal Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Both really nice watches, depends how you want to wear it. Dressy - IWC Casual/smart - Tag just my tuppence worth enjoy what ever 1 you buy - heck why not buy the 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmegaPOFL Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 the IWC man.....ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!! especially the porto....the tag is nothin' compared to that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmegaPOFL Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 may i also suggest the SOH? that's a purdy watch... i forgot to mention like toad said, the movt. on the porto is bad i hope they can fix it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koolkul Posted May 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Just seen that Precious Time have just got the Tag in and it looks better on their site. Is it just that they have a better set of pictures or would it be a different supplier ie better rep?? http://ptswiss.com/product_info.php?products_id=183 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantR Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 You've very similar taste in watches to myself. I got a Tag Carrera as my first rep, and have wanted a IWC Portuguese for awhile. Personally i see the Carrera as more of a smart casual/sports watch and the Portuguese as a dress watch, which is why I could justify owning both! It all comes down to what situations you think you'll be using this watch most, only reason I don't have a Portuguese is the dress occasions I go to at present aren't often enough to warrant a dress watch.... You'll be happy whatever you get but the Carrera is more practical and I think you'd get more ware out of it! -G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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