lovecheese 1 Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Hi, I recently purchased my first IWC watch..the Portuguese automatic (500705). I also switched out the band to a dark brown band but considering the original black band. Do you guys recommend the black or brown band with this watch? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anderson 1 Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Whatever appeals to your eye the most. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fei683 1 Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 I like the Navy blue which I have on my 5001-07. If not that, the dark brown Santoni strap is what I'd go with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Revano 1 Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Congratulations Achung901 - talk about a grand entrance It's all very personal - I for one like the brown band that is on yours and dislike black. My favorite is navy blue (I'm biased): Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Currytom 4 Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 It's six of one and half a dozen of the other I think because they both look good. as above blue would look so much better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jason783 0 Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Beautiful watch. Congratulations! I think both the black and brown bands look good with that watch. Why don't you alternate and enjoy both? I like to wear black straps in the office but brown on the weekends. The navy blue strap posted in the picture above by MHe255 also looks amazing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sarah 0 Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Congrats on your new Portuguese! I would match the band to the color of shoes ai anticipate most frequently wearing with the watch. Brown if brown, black if black... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tuanfun 0 Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Black vs Brown ---> Go for Brown but if Blue does exist ---> Go for Blue Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NJeshid 0 Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 If you're going brown, why not try the Santoni strap? Congrats btw... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fei683 1 Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Thanks everyone! I decided to go with the dark brown strap:) Also, does anyone ever get a silver stainless steel strap with this watch? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
