Bangkok 1931

IWC Portofino 3563-05 : My First IWC

Just bought into collection the IWC Portofino model 3563 color 05 Stainless Steel Black dial with Black Aligator Strap. Accidentally I've bought this watch on dad-mom wedding anniversary, May 29th.

This "Portofino" is a classic fine watch that has very simple looking. All markers are using simple " | " line. No numeric showing except the date display. The whole body polish finishing made the watch looks more to dressy than sporty. Its black is real dark black.

Only one thing that dissatisfy me is the solid case back. I almost bought Zenith Elite Ultra Thin over this Portofino just because it has a really really nice mechanical showing on caseback.

PS. actually this 3563 was replaced by 3565 already. But still IMO the 3563 is more simple elegance. That's why I choose the previous one :P

Let's see some picture!

Still Beating Vintage Mido - Me and my Wife

Both are our predecessor's own watch!!

3rd generation for gold. 2nd generation for silver.

Still beating like a young man. Actually like a teenager cause it's beat bit too fast. Both of these being on earth long before us. Love'em.

Technically, they has old-style date-setting, means needs to roll the hour and minute for a complete day to get the date change.

Minami Pituvong --> 4th met

A girl named Minami Pituvong. Her daddy is Mr. Bob who is my wife's big brother. And her mommy is Toshiyo Hayashi. I've met her 4 times and for no more than 2 weeks each time we met.

First met at her house, New Jersey while she was only 1.5 years old. We didn't talk much cause she still too young to talk. Only play some little thing.

Second met at Bangkok while she came to my wedding celebration with her family. That time she was 2.5. Still she and me not in communication. This time she speak some Chinese some English but still hard to understand what she's trying to say. She still young.
A moment that still in my memories is on the night before me and Bow leave to Koh Phi Phi, Phuket for our honeymoon. It is night time for Bow to says bye bye to Minami. In front of elevator 4th floor Mariotte resort&spa Bangkok, a kid actually sent some feeling without saying anything to Bow, I can feel it and still remember that moment very well.

Third met was at Bangkok again when she came to join Mr. Bon wedding. It is 1 year after my wedding. She was 3.5 years old. Now communication is possible.

Last time is just last week. She's here at Bangkok again but this time only with her daddy, Bob. She has grown up a lot. Very funny and naughty. This time we can have lots of conversation and play. Lots of activities we did together. It is nice to have her here at Bkk. Everybody happy especially Ar Ma and Bow, but also tired playing with her too...haha. She really has loads of energy. She has just left Bangkok yesterday early morning. It is a touching moment seeing little kid and Ar Ma hug each other and cry before she left. Also little kid who ask all of us to have breakfast and lunch together before she left just to later realized that the plane is leaving in next one hour. Well, ไม่มีงานเลี้ยงใดไม่มีวันเลิกรา ...... see you next time girl!!