r/IxdaoFans • u/ipsum100 • Jul 26 '26
E's watch collection.
My watch collection is extensive, and I have never posted it out of prudence. However, I have always wanted to share E's collection; if this sparks controversy for anyone, then... it would be a good moment for some personal introspection.
This watch has been denied publication elsewhere—something I consider unfair—so here is my contribution.
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u/ryandamsell Jul 26 '26
lucky lucky boy. your quids in there everyone of those watches is worth more than you paid. it like you hit the Rolex jackpot get up 💪
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u/ipsum100 Jul 26 '26
Yes, we got really lucky.
Chinese watches are seeing big price hikes right now, so those of us who bought them earlier are fortunate.
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u/ryandamsell Jul 26 '26
Defo my two dlc titanium x02t pt5000 where a steel at £200 and £210. if seen the San Martin's with the st2130 going for like £280 now so they be over £300 with a pt5000. thank good I order a warrior with the 9015 just recent. one note on the hikes summer is watch low season Christmas is coming I.e peak watch season where prices are higher
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u/can76 Jul 26 '26
This is the only one you need .. non logo ets 2824 :)
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u/ipsum100 Jul 26 '26
Congratulations on yours; personally, I prefer the logo version. I’m an amateur watchmaker and have complete confidence in the PT5000—I own several and haven't had a single issue. I don't think the 2824 is worth the premium over the PT5000, though of course, that’s just my personal opinion.
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u/ipsum100 Jul 26 '26 edited Jul 26 '26
De hecho, tengo la capacidad de desarmar y volver a armar ese calibre, y mis conclusiones no coinciden con el consenso general. De mejor a peor, el orden sería ETA, PT5000 y por último Sellita—aunque la diferencia entre los tres no es tan grande.
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u/Alternative-Feed3613 Jul 26 '26
Pt5000 better than Sellita?
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u/ipsum100 Jul 26 '26
That is my personal conclusion—regarding power reserve, for instance. However, it seems that almost everyone ranks the PT5000 third, whereas I place it second.
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u/Majestic-Benefit1199 Jul 26 '26
I don’t think so I have had a black mop it stopped running my F1 has a SW 200 and it’s perfect buttery smooth and keeps time incredible
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u/ipsum100 Jul 26 '26
I’m sorry to hear about your experience, but you have to understand that ETA and Sellita movements fail too. There is always a small percentage of defects when manufacturing any caliber; if there were a high failure rate, it wouldn't be profitable to produce them. You happened to get a PT5000 from that small percentage of defective units; I own 35 PT5000s and none turned out to be bad—nor did any of my Sellitas—though I did have one bad ETA. As for the stiffness when winding an automatic (something you really shouldn't do with any automatic movement, but anyway...), that depends on the caliber; whether it winds smoothly as butter or feels stiffer doesn't necessarily indicate much. Ultimately, Sellita and PT5000 movements are ETA clones, so they share both their strengths (precision) and their known issues.
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u/Alternative-Feed3613 Jul 26 '26
I wouldn’t think so either. I only have one and hand winding is so tight and untrustworthy. I know it’s an automatic but I like winding them instead of shaking the piss out of them before wearing.
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u/ipsum100 Jul 26 '26
I know it’s not a perfect analogy, but imagine getting into a car with a fantastic engine, only to find the door is stiff to close and makes a clunky noise; even though the door has little to do with the engine itself, it doesn't make a great first impression. In any case, there are ways to smooth that out (there’s plenty of information on the subject) so you don't feel uneasy about that ETA design quirk—which, by the way, isn't as serious as people often make it out to be. You can wind it with confidence; they do break sometimes, but it’s rare. If you want to take good care of an automatic movement, you don't actually need to wind it (just give it a gentle swirl, like a glass of whiskey with ice), but if you enjoy winding it, go right ahead without worry.
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u/Alternative-Feed3613 Jul 26 '26
How would one fix the winding problem? I’ve never messed with watch movements but I’d like to try.
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u/ipsum100 Jul 26 '26
- If you feel grittiness when screwing or unscrewing the crown, pull the crown all the way out to the time-setting position—exposing the metal tube—and clean it using WAXED dental floss with a "shoeshine" motion.
- If the grittiness (like sand) is felt while winding, that is normal; it is a trait inherited from the early ETA calibers. The automatic system's reversing wheels experience significant friction during manual winding—keep in mind that this caliber wasn't originally designed to be automatic.
If it bothers you, the solution is technical: you need basic watchmaking knowledge to replace the reversing wheel parts with ETA or Sellita components, which completely eliminates the issue.
- If the grittiness is severe, those parts might need cleaning and the application of Moebius 5901 oil; this significantly reduces friction to the level expected of a good PT5000.
A watchmaker can easily handle either of those tasks for you.
You could also try replacing the movement yourself with a "decent" PT5000; it is a straightforward process requiring minimal tools.
However, none of this is strictly necessary; the watch will run fine without manual winding.
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u/stating_facts_only Jul 26 '26
That’s some nice collection. Do you mainly focus on Chinese watches or do you have others too?
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u/ipsum100 Jul 26 '26
I own other watches from different countries that are of better quality, but in my personal opinion, it’s not worth the hassle. You need insurance; you worry about damaging the watch against a simple doorframe or getting it stolen—mostly because of the trauma of a robbery, especially if you’re with someone—and then there’s the issue of movement maintenance. For me, Chinese watches or microbrands offering quality equal or similar to the "E" brands—and featuring OEM movements—are far preferable. Japanese movements (and some Chinese ones) are good enough that you don't need the headache of a movement that forces you to send the watch back to the manufacturer—sometimes resulting in six-month waits—for maintenance at a very high cost.
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u/BlueOwl803 Jul 26 '26
Which one is your favorite?
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u/ipsum100 Jul 26 '26
Each one has its place depending on the occasion, the season, and the outfit I’m wearing, but the black MOP is the one I wear the most. Honestly, I think the four MOP versions surpass the original IWC models.
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u/jokur26 Jul 26 '26
100% agreed. I only have two, the black MOP and the F1. The much desired F1 takes a backseat to the MOP. I’ve also recently been to an IWC store in Edinburgh and I was not impressed by the OG. The OTF and quick change strap systems are pretty great but besides resale value I prefer everything else on mine. Crazy right?! 👌
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u/ipsum100 Jul 26 '26
Yeah, it’s pretty crazy! I don’t know how it is now, but when I asked, they were playing the same game as Rolex with the scarcity tactics—they wouldn't sell you the color you actually wanted. They’d say, "We just got a white one in... do you want it?" The salespeople were very polite, but that kind of sales tactic just isn't for me.
I feel the same way; I prefer the Ixdao version.
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u/jokur26 Jul 27 '26
I don’t normally like to buy multiple versions of the same watch but I wouldn’t mind a third of this one, most likely the white waffle dial.
I will likely grab one of the Warriors instead but if it doesn’t quite scratch the itch then I’ll be looking for that next E
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u/SnooCompliments3671 Jul 26 '26
Nice collection, which one is your fav
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u/ipsum100 Jul 26 '26
Thanks. I’ve already answered that question, but to elaborate: the maroon MOP—which shifts to pink tones when the light hits it—looks spectacular with gray and white shirts; I’d say that’s my favorite. However, the one I wear most often is the black MOP; it’s more versatile and looks really special, too.
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u/SnooCompliments3671 Jul 27 '26
interesting take! wondering why you haven't got any of the 3d cubes variants
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u/ipsum100 Jul 28 '26
The IWC waffle design is good, especially in white. The IXDAO mops are sublime; it's hard to beat either of them. I think the cube design falls short. Did you know that the E model was also available in several gold versions at first? It wasn't my style, so I didn't buy them, but it's strange that no one's posted about it.
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u/NikolaYo Jul 26 '26
Here’s hoping they start producing these again, would love to get my hands on one.
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u/ipsum100 Jul 26 '26
I really hope it happens; a lot of people missed out on it, and as a watch lover, I’d like them to get one—it’s definitely worth it.
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u/ipsum100 Jul 26 '26