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kilyung · 3 May 2012, 02:43 PM

Today, I got to try on some oversized IWCs.

3799 Top Gun - 46mm

3777 Pilot Chrono - 43mm

I had always felt the 42mm 3717 was the perfect size for these Pilot's watches.

While the BP line is still too big for me, these new IWCs are pretty nice looking on the wrist. I was shocked that the 3777 seemed larger than the 3799. The ceramic 3799 is sensational... hmmm.

htc8p · 3 May 2012, 04:53 PM

i think the larger size is a deal killer for me.

snowpea · 3 May 2012, 05:01 PM

Great pic Mike, thanks for sharing. IWC are putting out some great looking watches lately

travisb · 3 May 2012, 08:38 PM

I like that Top Gun. Had one a couple years back but couldn't get used to the plane on the dial.
Nice shots Mike. I wish I had an IWC dealer close by..

brian8121 · 3 May 2012, 08:56 PM

When I was at my AD last week, they showed me a few of the new 2012 watches. Many of IWC's watches are too big for me and I'm not a big fan of the new 3-date wheel in the Classic Pilot. But I do love that IWC is beginning to use in-house movements across more of the Pilot line. The new Pilot Spitfire Perpetual Digital Date-Month Calendar (ref 3791) is pretty cool (dial is a bit busy).

I love that IWC is putting more time into developing movements.

dddrees · 3 May 2012, 09:18 PM

Great PICs Mike, thanks for sharing.

The 3717 was always my favorite.

I like not only the way the dial looks, but also the size as well.

kilyung · 3 May 2012, 10:37 PM

I'm badgering them to get a 5449 in for me to try. Must get a minute repeater in the Portugese case!!

conrail · 3 May 2012, 11:27 PM

Waayyy too big. Which is too bad b/c IWC makes some of the classiest dials at reasonable prices.

psv · 3 May 2012, 11:31 PM

3717 is where it is at. Or the old 3227 Ingie.

Someone has to tell the marketing MBA's from Richemont Group running things at IWC to stop with the over-sized watch (hey, look at me, I'm the person strapped to this giant watch...), the military logos and fake patina.

The one watch I don't mind being big, at 46mm, is the Big Pilot. It is in direct reference to what the original pilot watches strapped outside the aviators uniforms used to look like (I think they were something like 55mm at that time).

Hang on to that 3717! :-)

kilyung · 3 May 2012, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by psv

3717 is where it is at. Or the old 3227 Ingie.

Someone has to tell the marketing MBA's from Richemont Group running things at IWC to stop with the over-sized watch (hey, look at me, I'm the person strapped to this giant watch...), the military logos and fake patina.

The one watch I don't mind being big, at 46mm, is the Big Pilot. It is in direct reference to what the original pilot watches strapped outside the aviators uniforms used to look like (I think they were something like 55mm at that time).

Hang on to that 3717! :-)

Unfortunately Patrick, I sold my 3717 (along with 3227 and 3548).

psv · 3 May 2012, 11:40 PM

That can easily be remedied! ;-) The 3227 is a bit harder though...

I'm thinking of adding that one, if I can find the right copy. It is such a no-nonsense watch and it flies under the radar, which I really like.

rosspanics · 4 May 2012, 11:37 AM

Way too big Mike!

3 May 2012, 02:43 PM	#1
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Bigger IWCs may be better? Today, I got to try on some oversized IWCs. 3799 Top Gun - 46mm 3777 Pilot Chrono - 43mm I had always felt the 42mm 3717 was the perfect size for these Pilot's watches. While the BP line is still too big for me, these new IWCs are pretty nice looking on the wrist. I was shocked that the 3777 seemed larger than the 3799. The ceramic 3799 is sensational... hmmm.

3 May 2012, 05:01 PM	#3
snowpea "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Steven Location: Jazoom Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 1,092	Great pic Mike, thanks for sharing. IWC are putting out some great looking watches lately __________________

3 May 2012, 08:38 PM	#4
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,500	Nice! I like that Top Gun. Had one a couple years back but couldn't get used to the plane on the dial. Nice shots Mike. I wish I had an IWC dealer close by..

3 May 2012, 08:56 PM	#5
brian8121 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: NYC and San Fran Watch: 5960p+6262 Posts: 1,000	When I was at my AD last week, they showed me a few of the new 2012 watches. Many of IWC's watches are too big for me and I'm not a big fan of the new 3-date wheel in the Classic Pilot. But I do love that IWC is beginning to use in-house movements across more of the Pilot line. The new Pilot Spitfire Perpetual Digital Date-Month Calendar (ref 3791) is pretty cool (dial is a bit busy). I love that IWC is putting more time into developing movements. Attached Images

3 May 2012, 09:18 PM	#6
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Great PICs Mike, thanks for sharing. The 3717 was always my favorite. I like not only the way the dial looks, but also the size as well. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

3 May 2012, 04:53 PM	#2
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,473	i think the larger size is a deal killer for me.

3 May 2012, 10:37 PM	#7
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I'm badgering them to get a 5449 in for me to try. Must get a minute repeater in the Portugese case!!

3 May 2012, 11:27 PM	#8
conrail "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 3,177	Waayyy too big. Which is too bad b/c IWC makes some of the classiest dials at reasonable prices. __________________ "Oh, you give a f****' aspirin a headache, pal!"

3 May 2012, 11:31 PM	#9
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	3717 is where it is at. Or the old 3227 Ingie. Someone has to tell the marketing MBA's from Richemont Group running things at IWC to stop with the over-sized watch (hey, look at me, I'm the person strapped to this giant watch...), the military logos and fake patina. The one watch I don't mind being big, at 46mm, is the Big Pilot. It is in direct reference to what the original pilot watches strapped outside the aviators uniforms used to look like (I think they were something like 55mm at that time). Hang on to that 3717! :-)

3 May 2012, 11:40 PM	#11
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	That can easily be remedied! ;-) The 3227 is a bit harder though... I'm thinking of adding that one, if I can find the right copy. It is such a no-nonsense watch and it flies under the radar, which I really like.

4 May 2012, 11:37 AM	#12
rosspanics "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rocky Mountains Watch: Exp2, Exp1 Posts: 727	Way too big Mike!

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