IWC 5001 07 - lue strap not so all round?

[fredrikb]

Hi all,

Looking for some advice on the IWC Portuguese Automatic (ref 5001). I am seriously considering the SS white dial with the blue hands. Simply gorgeous IMO:



My only hesitance is the dark blue croco strap - how allround is it really, and what is the "real" shade of blue? Does it go well with black belt / black shoes?

Of course - I could change the strap o a black one, but as they are around 300GBP , that really adds to the cost...

Thanks in advance for any input!

[JC180]

Don't worry it's very dark and subtle and will go with anything and everything. I know as I've had one.

Some people get anal about these things but in my opinion it works as well as black.

Regards

JC.