First IWC Watch - Portuguese Automatic (500705)

[lovecheese 1]

 

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?

[Anderson 1]

 

Whatever appeals to your eye the most.

 

[Fei683 0]

 

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.

 

[Revano 1]

 

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):

 

[Currytom 4]

 

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.

 

[jason783 0]

 

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!

 

[Sarah 0]

 

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...

 

[tuanfun 0]

 

Black vs Brown ---> Go for Brown

but if Blue does exist ---> Go for Blue

 

[NJeshid 0]

 

If you're going brown, why not try the Santoni strap? Congrats btw...

 

[Fei683 0]

 

Thanks everyone!

I decided to go with the dark brown strap:)

Also, does anyone ever get a silver stainless steel strap with this watch?