IWC Portugieser...14 Months Later

[@paulkukula6541]

Great watch Peter. Your taste in watches is impeccable. I don’t think IWC gets enough respect from a lot of watch people. Video all class as usual.

[@PeterKotsa]

Thanks Paul I think at the end of the day, the respect a watch or watch brand needs is from the individual,... Forget the masses, do your thing 👍

[@kimchiwasabee]

Your love for this one will even grow bigger. When you know,you know. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@kimchiwasabee]

I especially adore how the 'SCHAFFHAUSEN' print ends towards the middle of the '3'. Perfection. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@prabhukavi9779]

Perfect comment re avoiding in-house movements. If it’s not a movement that my local watchmaker is familiar with, I don’t want it. For me that means sticking with ETA, Selitta, Rolex, or Seiko movements.

[@daniell3428]

Don't forget Miyota

[@gerrybailey447]

​@@daniell3428Or A lange and sohne. 😆

[@gerrybailey447]

​@@daniell3428Or A lange and sohne 😆

[@michaelkepes6125]

Thee other great Japanese​@@daniell3428workhorse mvt

[@defenstrator4660]

I have a Portuguese. I love it. Like you I really like the legibility. The watch just looks super clean.

[@PeterKotsa]

Couldnt agree more..Enjoy it 👍

[@adamfletter5842]

I've never heard "I didn't want the in-house movement" on KZbin before. I'd love to hear more of you comparing/contrasting movement preferences.

[@tiote_paris6106]

What an elegant, no nonsense watch, from a brand steeped in history. Great choice!

[@PeterKotsa]

Couldn't agree more!

[@Bluepeter62]

Peter, we seem to have exactly the same taste and preferences when it comes to watches. I would be perfecly happy with your collection. I have been fascinated by the IWC Portugese since I was a little kid pressing my nose on windows of watch dealers at Zürich Bahnhofstrasse. Greetings from another Peter in Switzerland 🙂

[@aminreviews2311]

For me, the most beautiful chronograph ever.

[@julianmoss19]

Pete! From the whole range the Portugieser chrono is my favourite. It’s a beautiful clean piece of design. Lovely watch! Thanks for the great vids! Happy Christmas too!

[@gori277]

Beautiful watch. Pure and simple design almost Bauhaus. Lovely video

[@PeterKotsa]

The simple things in life are often the best

[@MrScoot64]

Thanks Peter. It is a beautiful watch indeed. We seem to be of the same mind with respect to our horology evolution in that a well-made, manual-wind, easy-to-read, no-date watch is the most satisfying in the end. That simplicity of setting coupled with the tactile experience of winding brings a bit of joy every time I put one on.

[@yqlu84]

Appreciate you keeping it real with your final thoughts about consumerism and collecting! Can't wait to hear your thoughts about the Dornblüth!

[@PeterKotsa]

🙏

[@Ilsabb331]

Great review! Once again a lovely watch.. I appreciate hearing the backstory about your selections and over time I'm getting a better sense of your aesthetic. Thanks also for sharing your perspective on privilege. You are exactly right, watches and watching collecting is a "nice to have" but in no way a necessity. Take good care and thanks for your passion and inisght.

[@gamesetmatt23]

Pete, if we don't see you.. enjoy Christmas, and really grateful for your content this year 🙏🙏

[@PeterKotsa]

Thanks for the well wishes I think one last video and I’m taking a decent break too 👍

[@peetiegonzalez1845]

I do love IWC. I have the same model and I like how it's just so readable at a glance.

[@paulhart2021]

This is my favorite watch channel!

[@PeterKotsa]

🙏

[@milaweitz]

Beautiful! Enjoy the holidays

[@PeterKotsa]

Thank you! You too!

[@Fred-rg5vw]

Thanks for the vid. I like you expressing the keep it real.sentiments. Very easy to get carried away when 1 is into this hobby.

[@wisith]

I have this same IWC watch, but mine is from 2011 with the white/opaline dial. It was my first expensive timepiece and my most sentimental. The Valjoux movement is indeed a workhorse, but you can hear/feel the wobble!

[@xN1NJ4smurfx]

That's just a beautiful watch, absolutely love it 😍 Love the real talk at the end, it's so true... we are really privileged, and it's really easy to get carried away. Good on ya, Pete

[@PeterKotsa]

🙏

[@wikster6630]

Your collection has grown with some very unique pieces. Congratulations

[@PeterKotsa]

They all seem to suit my lifestyle 👌

[@neilbotha3527]

Great review Pete. That IWC really is a stunning piece. I agree with the WR needing to be a bit more practical, but other than that a stunner. Just love the overall IWC design ethos. A blessed Christmas and new year to you and your family

[@PeterKotsa]

Thanks Neil..appreciate the well wishes bro

[@mikeraiche5063]

I love that watch. Great review Peter, well done sir!

[@PeterKotsa]

🙏

[@PhuongTran-jn1we]

I love your coffee table book. Porsches have a special place in my heart, especially the ethos of the cars and their engineering. 😊

[@PeterKotsa]

Thats a pretty cool book indeed...I got it on a Porsche drive day, they gave a few of them away to their clients..I was the photographer for the gig and managed to score one as well

[@Jim-wx8dh]

Cheers Peter. Thanks for a great year and fantastic content.

[@PeterKotsa]

My pleasure, thanks for watching Jim, cheers

[@Jeff-mv4yy]

Pete, unrelated to this video, but I just saw a vid on another channel stating most worn watches of 2024 with 40 reviewers . I didn’t see you on there. I know you are extremely busy , and I know you have likely already covered the topic . Just missed the BEST watch reviewer on the www . I very much appreciate your work , Pete. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@PeterKotsa]

We all have our favourite watch KZbinrs, thanks for including me in your list Jeff 🙏 Thanks for the blessings, enjoy the break and safe holidays to you too brother

[@curt4930]

100% on rotor wobble Pete, my Tut’ grand flieger is a big heavy watch & it still has rotor wobble at times, I love it. Have to be honest though not a fan of the 6 & 12 being cut off, I would prefer no number at all, as you say you know where 12 & 6 are it always looks like a mistake to me. Legibility plus for that dial simple elegant classy that’s a hard combination to beat, IWC nailed it. Cheers

[@PeterKotsa]

We all have our little idiosyncrasies that’s why the hobby suits so many people 👌

[@vpapadim77]

Greetings Peter happy holidays! Awesome watch and video!

[@PeterKotsa]

Happy holidays!

[@kl9794]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and it got me thinking I need to collect in a different way then what I'm doing now.

[@PeterKotsa]

👌

[@WatchesCanBeFun]

Chronograph is my favorite complication too! So interactive. I time my car drives even though the gps tells me how long it will take

[@joshuabriggs7114]

Beautiful piece Peter! I totally agree on the value of the Valjoux!

[@benjaminvis]

I appreciated that. I have a similar philosophy targeted at more affordable microbrands regarding the movement, although I also realise that servicing even a bog standard movement may take such a chunk of cash that one could consider some microbrands a total loss. That is also not the way that it should be, as it clearly leads to waste. Thankfully I haven't needed to so far. I really like all the blue(d?) metal elements on this dial, but that's probably where my interest stops. My likings are different and that's all fine. You touch upon people owning only one watch in the past. I think that probably applies to most who are not enthusiasts, or perhaps they'd have a daily and a dressy, something like that. That said, I cannot really imagine at the prices required for such Dornblüth or IWC that even in the past those who purchase and own such watches would do so as their only watch, unless perhaps replacing something at quite an advanced stage of life or career. After all, those are very considerable sums for someone not au fait or at least taking a more intensive interest. I have no idea if this theory bears out historically, but it made me wonder.

[@marcod.r.3299]

Beautiful watch you got there! Just bought the Portugieser IW358304 myself (as I am not a chronograph fan), it´s just so stunning....what is not to love about IWC? the Big Pilot, Portugieser, the Mark series, the Ingenieur, the Portofino......all just stunning

[@PeterKotsa]

Good choice! Congrats and enjoy it 👍

[@AntCar-z4s]

Beautiful IWC Peter. Nice compliment to the Dornbluth. I’m curious about all the Porsche backgrounds in this video.

[@PeterKotsa]

Did I buy a Porsche or was I gifted a very nice historical book re the brand? Well, there’s no Porsche in the driveway 😂

[@adk7962]

Thank you for sharing. Even though I enjoy all of your content, it’s always nice seeing a review of a personal piece. That’s watch is a beauty. I mean, I don’t think there’s a single IWC I don’t like, but that’s beside the point. Thanks again!

[@PeterKotsa]

The personal pieces have one thing in common, I’ve usually spent heaps more wrist time with them, so it’s a different review type 👍

[@itstheMR]

I have an awkward nitpick. I can't stand cut numbers lol. Yeah, you visually see the 12 and 6 because we know where they go which is why I don't need to see them cut in half! Personally, it makes me feel like the rest if the bits were after thoughts. Oh, we placed the numbers already. Lets just stamp right through them for the rest of the stuff we forgot. It's a beautiful watch, and I'd be tempted to have the tortured numbers surgically removed.

[@denisakpro4620]

Agreed

[@PeterKotsa]

It’s one of the design elements that drew me to this watch years ago It’s wonderful that we all have differences in our taste, makes the hobby unique and special 👌

[@itstheMR]

@@PeterKotsa and those differences are what make life so interesting. 😊 Oh, I thank you for introducing me to such wonderful examples such as Habring2.

[@PeterKotsa]

Always my pleasure 😇

[@Jeff-mv4yy]

In general, have the same nit pick. However this watch somehow pulls it off for me . I absolutely love it . Thanks for breaking me out of my bubble Peter 😂

[@LagerPetrol409]

Both great watches, they probably contrast well with your dress style, as you say both very clean , simplistic and legible. Thanks for sharing with us , have a nice holiday season with your family and friends God bless.

[@PeterKotsa]

Thank you, you too 🙏

[@leonm2407]

Another beauty, but my own personal preference would have been for smaller indices at 12 & 6 that would fit on the dial.

[@ivanharlokin]

Very nice watch, congrats Peter. For me, not having drilled lugs is massively off-putting in a watch if I intend to change its straps frequently.

[@PeterKotsa]

I’m normally the same, but as long as I have quick release spring bars, I’m good 👍

[@paulcurtis9147]

Love the watch and the IWC brand. Also really like Artem straps, I have a few. But, for me, they don’t belong together. I’d rather have a classic chrono like this stay on classic leather or rally style. The artem straps are great for dive watches but for me don’t add to a dress or chrono. Enjoy your videos. And if you want to sell Dornbloth 😊, now you have the IWC, let me know!

[@PeterKotsa]

Thanks for the advice re straps, you're probably right the IWC does look great on the original leather for sure Also hank you for the offer on the Dornbluth but you will probably have to pry it off my wrist just before they put the last nail on the coffin..😂 Enjoy the holidays Paul 👍

[@pete5534]

Tidy, tidy, tidy… I don’t see any rough edges here. Stunning.

[@felo6035]

Such a gorgeous chronograph. And for an IWC which tends to make large watches, the dimensions on this one are perfect for my not as burly 6.75in but hairy Portuguese wrist 😂🤣 Cheers Pete 👍

[@PeterKotsa]

😂😂

[@johnpoulter]

That was really good Pete. My primary concern is legibility, too: if I can't see the darn thing it's irritating. What a piece of design, just 10/10. The 6 and 12 don't unbalance the overall look, it's seamless. The WR on it is a bit stingy but it's probably a paper limitation; I wouldn't take the mickey regarding water with any watch apart from something like e.g an SKX007., horses for courses and all that, but that's just me. Such a beautiful piece, it would have to be a keeper 👍

[@PeterKotsa]

14 months on and still enjoying this immensely 👍

[@E_D_43]

I'm not usually drawn to chronographs because often I find the hands get lost against the sub-dials. However, that doesn't appear to be the case here. In fact, this watch doesn't just seem very legible, but it's gorgeous with it. Great choice.

[@PeterKotsa]

Well summarised 👍

[@jeffwhite9028]

That watch is BRILLIANT. If you worry about security, I have a very secure safe; feel free to store it there ...uh, just for safety. Very smart, balanced review.

[@markbowman7240]

the iwc and the dornbluth a sohne are e amazing peices

[@davidelliott948]

Nice review, Peter. At 61, I appreciate legibility more than ever!😊

[@PeterKotsa]

I hear ya, could'nt agree more 👍

[@turbyoulance]

Reminds me of the love child of the Tudor 1926 Opaline face blue hands and the Nomos .

[@andrewd7586]

Ironically Peter I was looking at the IWC Portugieser only yesterday afternoon! I’m actually retiring as of this week after more than 40 years in my family business, my late father started in the 1970’s. As a so called reward, IWC is on my radar. Shocked at the prices, but I guess not surprised, I’m also considering a Rolex Subby, an Omega Seamaster, some other Omegas & Tudor. This is a stunning watch Peter & I do have a Tudor 1926, 41mm with Opaline dial which I love. All the very best to your family & extended families for Christmas & New Year mate!🍻🥂👍🏼

[@PeterKotsa]

Mate, happy retirement...now theres no excuses not to spend more time in your hobbies 😊😂 Enjoy your family and good times ahead Andrew 🙏

[@andrewd7586]

@ Thanks sincerely Peter.🤝

[@timetowatch_francois]

Great insight my friend. Love the hobby 😊

[@PheasantPluckersMate]

Stunning watch, Peter❤️ Thanks for your interesting and entertaining content and wishing you all success in 2025👍

[@PeterKotsa]

Same here, be safe and travel well 👍

[@mikek6478]

Enjoy, my friend. I absolutely love this watch, except the size being too large for my 6.5in wrist. I contacted IWC to see if they would make this watch in a 38mm case with a 45mm lug to lug, and they stated no. I'm now trying to find a watch that mirrors this design in a smaller size. Cheers.

[@PeterKotsa]

You're right, it's a shame that they don't offer a smaller size, it's a beautiful piece 👍

[@ianforber]

Same. I have a 6.2” wrist. I tried it on at my AD and just couldn’t persuade myself to buy it.

[@WatchesBeAwesome]

I just snagged the Zenith El Primero Chronomaster Sport. It was that or an IWC for me. Love my Speedy, but the Zenith is a whole other level.

[@PeterKotsa]

Nice watch, congrats 🥂

[@timmcdonald5335]

Lovely watch. I don't have a chronograph but if I did I would love to own the Zenith Chronomaster.

[@PeterKotsa]

Chronomaster is an icon 👍

[@juniorjohnson5961]

Great Watch Pete 👍 Merry Christmas 🎄🧑‍🎄🛷🦌🎅☃️

[@PeterKotsa]

Thanks brother You too enjoy the festivities

[@johnvandeven2188]

Very nice IWC and it's a big yes from me too. A sterile watch without at least one complication feels like I've been robbed. I must have a date, preferably a day and a date but I cannot be too greedy. I must have a second hand otherwise I am always checking to see if it is running. I see the benefit of a GMT but I don't travel so much that I need that. Don't get me wrong as I am a well seasoned traveller but these days being retired I have no need as I seldom travel. Having a screw down crown allows me to wear and forget especially during summer and finally, it must be an automatic. There are watch repair videos where minute amounts of water have almost destroyed a watch and I don't want to live with this concern.

[@coffeeboyclips1973]

Iwc make so many nice watches, underrated brand

[@PeterKotsa]

Couldn't agree more!

[@nathanwabre]

Nice piece!! I love IWC, they do things right! You should know that IWC rates their water resistance differently, so a 5ATM or 6ATM IWC with a screw down crown is perfectly fine for swimming and sports activities ;)

[@PeterKotsa]

Good to know, thanks for the heads up 👍

[@richardwysocki8300]

Love your reviews, Sir! And love that IWC watch! Peace, Mate!

[@PeterKotsa]

Cheers 👍 Peace straight back at you 🙏

[@martinmidebo8448]

As always, a very nice video. Thanks!

[@PeterKotsa]

My pleasure, thanks for watching 🙏

[@odds-and-sods]

Beautiful piece, but it's the Dornbluth & Sohn which tips it for me 👌

[@PeterKotsa]

Review up next 👍

[@DrDjDD]

That half cutt off at 6 and 12 hurt my eyes Pete. You may like it but I would not wear it if you give me for free. It's just something that I'm peculiar about it. Of course, it's lovely watch etc... But in my eyes that is a Big flaw. Enjoy!

[@PeterKotsa]

One of the little nuisances that actually drew me to the design I love it how we’re all so different in our tastes 👍

[@randallhill7979]

Beautiful watch ⌚

[@PeterKotsa]

Glad you like it! 👍

[@jhrodriguez08]

We are very spoiled, great comment Pete happy Holidays

[@PeterKotsa]

Yes indeed, enjoy your holidays too 👍

[@johnrb9397]

A selfish request for the SOTC Peter! Even a community post if time permits 😅

[@PeterKotsa]

Ironically TIME is not on my side...haha Im trying my best 😊

[@EGO0808]

Nothing like a Portugieser. I hold the Automatic 40 and the Automatic 42, love them. Timeless, classic, impressive, fabulous. Then the Aquatimer chrono cousteau edition and a Big Pilot 46 Petit Prince. Would you say I am a IWC afficionado?😂

[@PeterKotsa]

You could almost open an AD 😂👍

[@EGO0808]

@@PeterKotsaNah, I’d miss them so much, each of them. Funny, I have both Portugiesers in the same colour as yours and I also put Artem straps on them, the only difference being the blue stitching on my straps, instead of the white like yours. But it does elevate the watch, now that I see the strap with a white stitching. Hmmm… IWC is my all time favorite watch brand, for many years it has been. Nice to see you are as happy with it as I am with mine. ❤

[@PeterKotsa]

@@EGO0808 legend 👍

[@happyjim2]

Peter have you had a view of another Richemont subsidiary Baume & Mercier, Classima chronograph similar looks,and style to your I W C.

[@PeterKotsa]

Oooh , very nice 👌

[@bass5445]

Beautiful watch. Too bad they don't make these in smaller models (36mm for example)...

[@simmysharma6845]

what a beauty 👍😊

[@Jelloc]

Hi Peter, why did you not get the Eternal Calendar instead

[@PeterKotsa]

Firstly Price😋 Also not my complication 😇

[@nzt963]

Great stuff!

[@MP_7]

Great job cutting the numbers 6 and 12 for such a price 😄

[@bboooobbyy]

Makes sense re Jerry Seinfeld because his stand up has always been about precise timing.

[@marcosdoyter7460]

How much did you pay on the IWC? I would like to compare with the value I paid in Brazil, which is a complex market.

[@PeterKotsa]

It was just under $7k AUD

[@AlexanderB.]

I never knew Valjoux powered watches were known to be slim...😅. But honestly, this watch is pure class! Which one from your collection had to go?

[@PeterKotsa]

I think good design and case shape make this really wearable, Valjoux and 12.6mm …that’s pretty cool 👌😊 Which watch went back then? It was the GS skyflake

[@rothnroll123]

Hey Peter, which do you like better, the IWC or the D. Dornbluth. I'm torn between those two watches

[@PeterKotsa]

Normally Id say a difficult call just comparing side by side But for me thats an easy question to answer....the Dornbluth I am putting together a review of it, probably the next upload in a few days..you will see why I love it more 👍

[@rothnroll123]

@@PeterKotsa How did you decide to order the 42mm versus the 40

[@rickzamora1]

Very nice.

[@PeterKotsa]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@ClevaTreva]

It's stunning... until you see the cut 12 and 6... and I can't unsee it! Not for me!

[@PeterKotsa]

Thats a fair call 👍

[@samplechannel2fiyd5idjfufjfud]

what do you think of agengraph?

[@PeterKotsa]

Impressive innovation 👍

[@tonyvera-cruz6422]

I love your review Pete. And I love Portugueser. You've made a good point of selecting Valjoux version. Unfortunately IWC, has an affordability barrier, as mentioned. So, I was fortunate to find and acquire this piece in 2019 just before the pandemic. It's not an IWC and not a chronograph, but an original design that scrached the Portugueser itch. Here's a review from aBlogtoWatch. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKK7gqypoLGdsMksi=KA162hpKQBrlS3KQ

[@PeterKotsa]

Very cool , thanks for sharing that 👍

[@stavros_katsopr]

Hairy manly Greek hands? No comments...

[@PeterKotsa]

Come on bro, you can do better than that 😋😂

[@stavros_katsopr]

@PeterKotsa More man or more... hair???😜

[@PeterKotsa]

😂

[@chilledwalrus]

IWC is a one trick pony.

[@susokraut]

No in-house movement and retail price is 33k AUS? That is absurd, it just shows how overpriced most IWC watches are. Also, the cut 6 and 12 look, in my eyes, horrible. There are so many better chronographs for a lot cheaper out there, e.g. Zenith El Primero ones. The Dornblüth is a whole different animal, I would prefer it every day in the week. Small manufacturer, handmade, original,.....

[@PeterKotsa]

At $33K aud you might be thinking about the white 18ct Gold variant with an in-house All the current models of the Portugieser on IWC's website have an in house movement I chose this one without, thats why i sourced it preowned

[@watchingbrief7072]

Lovely watch Pete. Out of my budget but totally get why you love it. Still no Mr Schiller?’ Must have met his match.

[@PeterKotsa]

😊

[@michaelcollins2473]

Very nice.

[@PeterKotsa]

cheers Michael