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My new and stunning IWC 5001 on Jacob strap *no more strap gap*

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Phantomtech

Hi!

 

I recently received this IWC and it really blew me away! It feels very high quality and looks very much like the gen! I rarely get so impressed with a rep like this one..

 

I ordered a Jacob strap to go with it and had him make the leather thick on top near the holes so the strap would appear closer to the case. I did not like how there is the strap gap on these watches and wanted to correct it without drilling new holes. Upon my request he made me a strap with curved ends and I decided to try to put straight bars through the curved holes so the strap would be even closer to the case and lo and behold - it worked. The strap is now hugging the case and looks awesome - very much so like the newer 5007. The Jacob strap is as always top notch, I love the dark brown shade with some black accents, I feel this watch looks so much better on a brown strap than the standard black, it really brings out the tan silver color of the dial!

 

I also love how the dial changes colors in different lighting, and how the light reflects off the gold markers. To me this is the best color variation of the 5001 series. It is more on the dressier side and I think this watch was made for it. But that doesn't mean it will not look good on the sporty weekend because it really does!

 

This watch is a definite keeper (provided that the movement holds up..)

 

Anyways, enjoy the photos, I tried catching lots of angles!

 

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Here you can clearly see how the strap is hugging the case:

 

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Jonnybaws

Bravo...

Stunning watch, Stunning strap, Stunning combo...

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Kongor

Absolutely beautiful on that new strap. Wear in good health!

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theJLC

OMGGGGGGG I LOVE THAT COMBINATION!!! How much was the strap? I read that jacob takes around 60 days to make a custom made strap, is that true?

Enjoy the new watch :)

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dudermania

Beautiful mate. Love the strap.

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Simms

Beauty, enjoy!

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onzenuub

Wow looks great.

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BadPickle

Good combo :D

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adrianted

Hi!

 

I recently received this IWC and it really blew me away! It feels very high quality and looks very much like the gen! I rarely get so impressed with a rep like this one..

 

I ordered a Jacob strap to go with it and had him make the leather thick on top near the holes so the strap would appear closer to the case. I did not like how there is the strap gap on these watches and wanted to correct it without drilling new holes. Upon my request he made me a strap with curved ends and I decided to try to put straight bars through the curved holes so the strap would be even closer to the case and lo and behold - it worked. The strap is now hugging the case and looks awesome - very much so like the newer 5007. The Jacob strap is as always top notch, I love the dark brown shade with some black accents, I feel this watch looks so much better on a brown strap than the standard black, it really brings out the tan silver color of the dial!

 

I also love how the dial changes colors in different lighting, and how the light reflects off the gold markers. To me this is the best color variation of the 5001 series. It is more on the dressier side and I think this watch was made for it. But that doesn't mean it will not look good on the sporty weekend because it really does!

 

This watch is a definite keeper (provided that the movement holds up..)

 

Anyways, enjoy the photos, I tried catching lots of angles!

 

Jv5JVX.jpg

Y6YiGz.jpg

KdjPtG.jpg

bCSCKf.jpg

8YYfWX.jpg

48ekvf.jpg

r8PO5G.jpg

Al9u5B.jpg

DhMyJ4.jpg

mwhoty.jpg

g8R69E.jpg

IE9zol.jpg

ii0DsC.jpg

fYt6po.jpg

oO5z2k.jpg

 

 

Here you can clearly see how the strap is hugging the case:

 

QFaLx2.jpg

Soooooooooooooooo beautiful it is!!!!

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UnknownWatchmaker

Agreed, good choice with the strap. The dark brown keeps the watch casual for the weekends, but dressed up enough for work. Prolly the best combination for the white 5001. Is the

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watch.aholic

This is stunning.

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emameme

it's a beautifull watch with a brilliant strap!! In this week i will receive my 5001-12, after I will buy a strap like your!!

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Dreamsdad

Wow! Very impressed, I'm trying to decide between this, BP or a PAM005. This may have swayed me a little bit! Looks great!

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MrWhite

Stunning watch rwg has really made iwc appeal to me, hovering over the buy button of a big crown pilot

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MAJ75

This will be one of my next purchases. Thanks for the superb photos that have helped to decide the combination of dial & strap I will go for.

 

I love the classic simplicity of this design, I have just been concerned reading about unreliability several members have encountered.

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MetalMickey

Looks great. I hate strap gap, it's what put me off the Black Bay - yours minimises it and I love the watch, especially the movement

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RUSH2112

Gorgeous piece. Halfway through the pics I had to return to top to see if it was a rep. That dial is fantastic. Reminds me a bit of my white/creamy colored grand seiko. That looks like a keeper for sure

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funkmaster

awesome

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epatterson

how has the movement help up?

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watches12345!

Lovely, where did you buy ?

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ciberalguien

Stunning watch mate, it´s georgeous

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Variatio Delectat

Mine has a dark brown gator strap too. Definitely makes the watch way better looking than a black one. Congrats!

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thermalboyz

Nice Strap, Might as well make a curved end then, looks absolutely brilliant strap.

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alanArgon

beautifukl watch

 

Can I ask which TD and how much you paid for the watch? Also how much is the strap?

 

Thanks

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elicohen

Bravo!

May I ask how to specify such strap modification for future purchase?

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