IWC anyone?

[gilford]

Was thinking about selling this soon and getting a Rolex, I have been offered £1500 as a part ex but I thought it would be worth more? Its a 1996 model, very good condition and serviced just over a year ago. Would consider a trade for a Rolex if anyone is up for it?

What do you think?

Edited by gilford on Thursday 12th June 13:08

[markomah]

gilford said:

What do you think?

I think you're mad to consider exchanging it for a Rolex!

[gilford]

Why do you say that???

[Dr JonboyG]

Because it's like trading a 911 in for a 3 series.

[anonymous-user]

As i was scrolling down the picture I thought it was a doppel 3713 you were selling for £1500.

I nearly pissed my pants.

The 3706 is a beautiful watch though, if the case was larger than 39mm I'd have bought one years ago.

[Cuchillo]

Dr JonboyG said:

Because it's like trading a 911 in for a 3 series.

+1

[CmdrBond]

Concur with the comments - have the IWC anyday of the week over a Rolex

[Asterix]

I'd have both

[dom9]

I have a 42mm Spitfire Chrono, on a leather strap but a very similar wtach to yours... It is only 2 years old, has been serviced and had the case reconditioned last month and I didn't have much interest in it at all when i was looking at selling it!

One dealer offered me £1250 for it! However, I also have a Rolex Submariner and I love it so much, never gives me a minutes trouble and keep sperfect time (which they are not known for).

I must be honest, I love it more than my IWC! It's each to their own I guess! I wouldn't have said 3-Series and Porsche, I woudl have said that Rolex was more 'Porsche' and the IWC a more specialist marque...

So, the IWC hardly gets worn these days, sadly - But i still think it is a beautiful watch, i just don't think it is rugged enough for me to use often!

Good luck with the sale - Buy something you are happy with and don't worry what other people think! My father in law is back from hols with a bi-metal Daytona and got a big saving buying it in Barbados... I would prefer the SS though!!

[Paul--C]

dom9 said:

One dealer offered me £1250 for it! However, I also have a Rolex Submariner and I love it so much, never gives me a minutes trouble and keep sperfect time (which they are not known for).

I must be honest, I love it more than my IWC! It's each to their own I guess! I wouldn't have said 3-Series and Porsche, I woudl have said that Rolex was more 'Porsche' and the IWC a more specialist marque...

+1. I also have a Submariner which kept, and now again keeps perfect time following an unusual fault repaired by Rolex UK FOC (3 years old). It stopped twice, now fine

I have amongst others an IWC and would also class the Rolex as a Porsche, the IWC as an Italian Supercar.

[baz1950]

Just bought an IWC Chrono last Friday (as per separate thread) i think it's nicely made, more individual than a Rolex and in my case easier to read, which was the main criteria for it's purchase. The Daytona i have for sale will be no loss, now i have the IWC, 'lovin it'

Gilford, i'll trade you on the Daytona if it interests you?

Edited by baz1950 on Thursday 12th June 15:44

[gilford]

What are the details of the Daytona? I think it may be a bit out of my price range.

[baz1950]

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