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glimmer · 9 July 2012, 12:07 PM

Hi everyone...

I've been considering the new Spitfire from IWC, but haven't really seen one in the steel. What do you guys think? It's 43mm and supposedly has an Ardoise dial.

Any thoughts would be much appreciated....am thinking of flipping one of my watches for this.

Borrowed this pic from the net:

htc8p · 9 July 2012, 12:58 PM

im still lacking a chronograph and this is on my to check out list. i think its not bad at all. but choosing this makes me wonder if this is a dress or a sports watch?

Watcheroo · 9 July 2012, 01:13 PM

I tried one on recently and the watch is a beauty. Has great presence and the dial is a work of art.

If you're looking for that style of watch, I would say it's a no brainer.

glimmer · 9 July 2012, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by htc8p

im still lacking a chronograph and this is on my to check out list. i think its not bad at all. but choosing this makes me wonder if this is a dress or a sports watch?

Kabayan...its definitely not a dress watch in my opinion. Could be a semi-formal or casual watch.

I wonder if this is already available locally.

glimmer · 9 July 2012, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Watcheroo

I tried one on recently and the watch is a beauty. Has great presence and the dial is a work of art.

If you're looking for that style of watch, I would say it's a no brainer.

How would you compare it to a Daytona?

Watcheroo · 9 July 2012, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by glimmer

How would you compare it to a Daytona?

Completely different. The iwc wears larger and feels a lot sportier than the Daytona. Depends what you're looking for - I'm going through the same process of trying to identify my next target. Good luck!

sierra11b · 9 July 2012, 04:07 PM

Beautiful watch but it's big. I tried one on and was completely bummed by it's size compared to my 6.5" wrist. Remember, it's a chronograph so is taller... 15.5mm for this one. You have to try it on before considering.

JJL · 9 July 2012, 10:03 PM

I love the look of this watch, reminds me of the slate dial WG Daytona I've always wanted. There is a handful of IWC watches I have my on "considering buying list" and this is one of them. I need to see it in person though because I don't have big wrists so I don't know how it will wear on me.

DCgator · 9 July 2012, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by glimmer

Kabayan...its definitely not a dress watch in my opinion. Could be a semi-formal or casual watch.

Agree, pare.

snowpea · 10 July 2012, 02:56 AM

It's a great watch Clarence, looks better in the steel than in pics. The size is similar to the Portuguese Auto and wears really comfortable. IMHO this is IWC best release this year. I just picked mine up last month and really loving it.

karmatp · 10 July 2012, 03:15 AM

I tried one on at my local AD, it was flat out amazing. I have seen pics over on WUS and the owner put it on a black strap and it looked stunning, literally, I was speechless. It made the dial pop and it was one of the coolest looking watches I have ever seen.

The Daytona is a bore to me, nothing special at all. The IWC Spitfire is a special watch, go get one.

JJL · 10 July 2012, 03:19 AM

Can this watch be thrown on a NATO/ZULU or is it too beautiful / not rugged enough looking? It looks awesome on leather, just trying to see what other options are out there.

glimmer · 10 July 2012, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by snowpea

It's a great watch Clarence, looks better in the steel than in pics. The size is similar to the Portuguese Auto and wears really comfortable. IMHO this is IWC best release this year. I just picked mine up last month and really loving it.

Thanks Steven! I'm seriously considering this watch...though the price is making me think very hard.

glimmer · 10 July 2012, 07:13 AM

To be honest, I am considering selling my Daytona to get one of these...but then I am afraid of seller's remorse.

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Originally Posted by karmatp

I tried one on at my local AD, it was flat out amazing. I have seen pics over on WUS and the owner put it on a black strap and it looked stunning, literally, I was speechless. It made the dial pop and it was one of the coolest looking watches I have ever seen.

The Daytona is a bore to me, nothing special at all. The IWC Spitfire is a special watch, go get one.

snowpea · 11 July 2012, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by glimmer

Thanks Steven! I'm seriously considering this watch...though the price is making me think very hard.

You can pick one up mint for $7,500 to $8,000, not a bad price. It has the new inhouse movement thus the higher price than the older Spitfire models

mannyv11 · 11 July 2012, 12:46 AM

Have you looked at the new 3777 the newer model over the 3717. Those can be had for a great discount. AD around me is selling them for 5015, at least thats what they quoted me a week ago. They are beautiful check out the web for a picture, absolutely stunning.

glimmer · 11 July 2012, 11:28 AM

I am considering the new Pilot as well...thanks for the tip!

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Originally Posted by mannyv11

Have you looked at the new 3777 the newer model over the 3717. Those can be had for a great discount. AD around me is selling them for 5015, at least thats what they quoted me a week ago. They are beautiful check out the web for a picture, absolutely stunning.

conrail · 11 July 2012, 11:36 AM

If you can find the limited edition version made for the German National Football team, go for that. Sexy color combo

glimmer · 11 July 2012, 11:47 AM

Whoa, that really looks good...

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Originally Posted by conrail

If you can find the limited edition version made for the German National Football team, go for that. Sexy color combo

sierra11b · 11 July 2012, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by conrail

If you can find the limited edition version made for the German National Football team, go for that. Sexy color combo

Since I first saw that watch I immediately convinced myself that it payed tribute to Marine Corps Pilots as opposed to German Football.

I don't get the IWC tribute watches... Why the heck would I want to buy a PILOTS watch dedicated to German Football or Muhammad Ali?!

conrail · 12 July 2012, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by sierra11b

Since I first saw that watch I immediately convinced myself that it payed tribute to Marine Corps Pilots as opposed to German Football.

I don't get the IWC tribute watches... Why the heck would I want to buy a PILOTS watch dedicated to German Football or Muhammad Ali?!

Who cares who or what it is dedicated to, buy it for its looks. Unless of course there is a giant logo on the dial proclaiming to the world the dedicatee

9 July 2012, 12:07 PM	#1
glimmer Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Here, everywhere Posts: 1,244	Thoughts on the new IWC Spitfire Hi everyone... I've been considering the new Spitfire from IWC, but haven't really seen one in the steel. What do you guys think? It's 43mm and supposedly has an Ardoise dial. Any thoughts would be much appreciated....am thinking of flipping one of my watches for this. Borrowed this pic from the net:

10 July 2012, 02:56 AM	#10
snowpea "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Steven Location: Jazoom Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 1,092	It's a great watch Clarence, looks better in the steel than in pics. The size is similar to the Portuguese Auto and wears really comfortable. IMHO this is IWC best release this year. I just picked mine up last month and really loving it. __________________

10 July 2012, 03:15 AM	#11
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I tried one on at my local AD, it was flat out amazing. I have seen pics over on WUS and the owner put it on a black strap and it looked stunning, literally, I was speechless. It made the dial pop and it was one of the coolest looking watches I have ever seen. The Daytona is a bore to me, nothing special at all. The IWC Spitfire is a special watch, go get one. __________________ My grails:

11 July 2012, 11:36 AM	#18
conrail "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 3,177	If you can find the limited edition version made for the German National Football team, go for that. Sexy color combo __________________ "Oh, you give a f****' aspirin a headache, pal!"

9 July 2012, 12:58 PM	#2
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,448	im still lacking a chronograph and this is on my to check out list. i think its not bad at all. but choosing this makes me wonder if this is a dress or a sports watch?

9 July 2012, 01:13 PM	#3
Watcheroo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: CT Posts: 3,915	I tried one on recently and the watch is a beauty. Has great presence and the dial is a work of art. If you're looking for that style of watch, I would say it's a no brainer.

9 July 2012, 04:07 PM	#7
sierra11b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: MkXVIII, 3570.50 Posts: 1,966	Beautiful watch but it's big. I tried one on and was completely bummed by it's size compared to my 6.5" wrist. Remember, it's a chronograph so is taller... 15.5mm for this one. You have to try it on before considering.

9 July 2012, 10:03 PM	#8
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	I love the look of this watch, reminds me of the slate dial WG Daytona I've always wanted. There is a handful of IWC watches I have my on "considering buying list" and this is one of them. I need to see it in person though because I don't have big wrists so I don't know how it will wear on me.

10 July 2012, 03:19 AM	#12
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	Can this watch be thrown on a NATO/ZULU or is it too beautiful / not rugged enough looking? It looks awesome on leather, just trying to see what other options are out there.

11 July 2012, 12:46 AM	#16
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,455	Have you looked at the new 3777 the newer model over the 3717. Those can be had for a great discount. AD around me is selling them for 5015, at least thats what they quoted me a week ago. They are beautiful check out the web for a picture, absolutely stunning.

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