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Old 31 May 2008, 04:19 PM   #1
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IWC Thoughts?

Been looking at the IWC pilots watches, any thoughts?
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Old 31 May 2008, 07:17 PM   #2
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The 3717 is an awesome pilot's watch...and has probably the most comfy bracelet I have ever tried!
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Old 31 May 2008, 11:05 PM   #3
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There are a couple of IWC watches on my radar (at the right price).
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Old 1 June 2008, 08:13 AM   #4
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Beautiful watches.

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Old 6 June 2008, 02:25 PM   #5
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Up until a few years ago I was almost as big on IWC as I was on Rolex. The recent IWC collections are larger than I typically am interested in. I've got two IWC pilot watches, a classic black dial Mark XV and a 39mm silver dial Spitfire chrono (3717? - off the top of my head I don't recall the ref.#). I love them both, beautiful watches though not as 'rugged' as my Rolexes.
Nothing but from me for IWC pilots watches.
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Old 7 June 2008, 08:01 AM   #6
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Old 7 June 2008, 02:08 PM   #7
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Old 7 June 2008, 03:04 PM   #8
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The Mark XV is indeed a rugged watch. Designed for clarity and legibility under demanding conditions, it was recently tested in Watch Time magazine along with a whole host of other pilot's style timepieces, by an aerobatics pilot who put the watches through a few moves.

Stability of rate before and after showed impressive results.

For me the Mark XV comes in a nice size.
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Old 10 June 2008, 08:37 PM   #9
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I like them and, if I had an opportunity (read: extra money) I `dd buy some of them!
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Old 11 June 2008, 10:28 AM   #10
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I like them and, if I had an opportunity (read: extra money) I `dd buy some of them!
Same here!
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Old 11 June 2008, 10:30 AM   #11
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By the way, you should check out the new IWC vintage collection. Absolutely stunning!
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Old 11 June 2008, 10:57 AM   #12
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IWC makes a fantastic watch indeed. You can't go wrong buying one that is for sure.
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Old 17 June 2008, 12:59 AM   #13
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IWC are one of the most prestige watch companies in the world.
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Old 17 June 2008, 09:33 AM   #14
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IWC is.............IWC.

I think along the same lines as WelchWatchsmen............it's on my radar, looking for the right model, condition and price. As soon as all three are met, I will pounce.
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