IWC Pilot watch (IW377701/09)

[sidicks]

Anyone have one of these?

http://www.iwc.com/en/collection/pilots/IW3777-201...

I'm looking for something for daily use (also considering a Tudor Black Bay or a Rolex Sub)

I do really like the look of it, but not sure if it's too big? (The Portugieser Chronogrpah I have is 40.9mm).

[Dr_Rick]

Yup, I got one of these for my 30th. Now have it on an aftermarket leather strap with a deployment clasp. The IWC leather strap wore out quite quick and is suitably pricey to replace. I do have an IWC bracelet strap to go with if I feel like it.

Main problem is user error in that I occasionally forget to swap to my beater watch (Seiko MT-G) at the weekends when I'm usually doing something to the house that could damage the watch. Also, the IWC has picked up a tendency to lose time a bit more than I'd like. Must get it serviced (at a sensible cost).

Very nice watch that I can't see myself getting rid of it.

[sidicks]

Dr_Rick said:

Yup, I got one of these for my 30th. Now have it on an aftermarket leather strap with a deployment clasp. The IWC leather strap wore out quite quick and is suitably pricey to replace. I do have an IWC bracelet strap to go with if I feel like it.

Main problem is user error in that I occasionally forget to swap to my beater watch (Seiko MT-G) at the weekends when I'm usually doing something to the house that could damage the watch. Also, the IWC has picked up a tendency to lose time a bit more than I'd like. Must get it serviced (at a sensible cost).

Very nice watch that I can't see myself getting rid of it.

Thanks for that!

[Rob_R]

I tried on Le Petit Prince version recently and it's an absolutely lovely watch. Photos don't really do it justice as they don't seem to be able to capture the jewel-like quality you experience when you see it properly.

[Spice_Weasel]

At 43mm and with little bezel it will wear big. Thank goodness IWC has gone back to the single date window. The (much-copied) altimeter style date window will, I believe, go down in history as a bit of a design mistake.

I have the 42mm Spitfire Chrono (3717 series) and it will fit under a cuff but it depends which strap I fit. With the OEM strap and buckle it fits well. With a deployant fitted, not so much

[Zebrs]

Considered one of these recently, think they look great. Bought a Sub instead however and that is very much a daily. Can see myself adding to the collection with the IWC in the future though.

[sidicks]

The trouble is, if I decide the IWC Pilot's watch isn't too big at 43mm, this means that a Tudor Pelagos (that I'd already ruled out) isn't too big at 42mm...

Too much choice?!

[tuffer]

I have one of these, Christmas present from the Wife several years ago. Metal bracelet, super comfortable and you barely know you are wearing it (unless you make a sudden hand movement and then you can hear the movement spin which is very nice). Mine is a daily beater and yet to have it serviced but it is now losing a bit of time so will be sending it off soon. Brilliant watch.

[critical mass]

Lovely watch - I'm very tempted as well. Chronext were offering a good price a couple of days ago.