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9 April 2019, 09:51 PM | #1 |
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2019 IWC Spitfire Chrono VS. Omega Moonwatch
I'm thinking of buying a new Chronograph and I find myself with these 2 finalists, both of which I like very much.
My Grandfather was a Hurricane and Spitfire pilot. I never met him as he passed away many years ago before I was born. I like to attach sentimental meaning to my watch purchases as some of you do also i'm sure. He may have worn an IWC but it was more probable that he wore an Omega as many RAF pilots were issued them in those days. I also love the design of the Speedmaster. The new Spitfires (41mm) have an new in-house movement for 2019 and i'm sure you know all know about the Moonwatch (42mm). I would like to buy new. I welcome your suggestions, thanks. |
9 April 2019, 09:57 PM | #2 |
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For me it would be the IWC.
Although world famous of course I think the classic Speedmaster is somewhat a dull watch to look at. Just my 2 cents.. |
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I would also pick the IWC due to the connection with your grandfather. I also like the new in house movements with IWC and I think it’s a great looking watch.
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My local boutique will let me know when they have the new 2019 models in stock to try. |
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That is such a tough choice. I have the Speedy Pro and a blue dialed IWC Mark XVIII. If the new spitfire was available when I was buying my Speedy, I might have chosen the IWC. I do love my Speedy Pro, and I do think it is a little more versatile than the new IWC pilot chrono’s. The reason I say that is I purchased my speedy on the bracelet and have a few straps to mix it up a bit. It looks amazing on everything I put it on, and the bracelet fits my wrist perfectly.
I also don’t love the nylon strap that comes on the IWC, seems like it should come on a nice Santoni strap. Good luck with your decision, you really can’t lose with either choice.
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From the people I have spoken to at IWC, they seem to believe that their 60M WR rated watches are fine around water. I wouldn't swim with it on but compared to some things I have heard about the Speedy and water it is reassuring from IWC in comparison. |
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Normally, my choice would be the Speedy.
But, I think attaching this watch purchase to your grandfather's legacy is awesome. Is there any way to find out what he wore? If not, then I'd go IWC as a default. The spitfire is a pilot's watch through and through. The Speedy isn't.
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10 April 2019, 03:01 AM | #12 |
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Have you considered this (as a left of field alternative)?
No wrong choice with the 2 you’re debating but I was very surprised by the Breitling! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I bought a Speedmaster moon watch more because I liked the history than that I loved the design. I could never bond with it, and after it sat for years, I finally sold it to a friend (who loves it, btw).
For me, the reality was a bit of a letdown especially comparing it to the chrono competition. I’d go IWC. |
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Don't like faux patina on hands and markers and how it works with with white numbers...
Also, they changed the production model watch and it's not the same presented at SIHH... no Spitfire writing and the dial is not matted, so basically I didn't came across any live pic from the model you consider. |
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Kinda like the iwc here. The Black speedy while classic I find a bit bland. I prefer their ltd variants in general, ST1 for example
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The Speedy is nice but it history is overplayed. It reads something like "Years ago we tested a bunch of watches, and this was the best watch. So we gave it to our spacemen." Do not get me wrong, I like the chrono but the marketing campaign around it is a major turn off.
IWC milks some heritage too, so it is a tosser... Would go with IWC though.
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IWC hands down, much more personality, plus gotta have date. Speedmaster more of a racing theme watch, not aviation.
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Both are great - I look forward to seeing that IWC in the flesh. I have a speedy pro, and it’s a classic. If you aren’t sure weather your GF wore an iwc or omega, then I would go with whichever feels like it’s a better fit on your wrist.
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Having the medals is an amazing keepsake, and by far more important than any watch. Whatever watch you choose to honor him with, keep us all posted.
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I like that IWC a lot
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Big fan of the iwc Pilots range here too.
Plus some great OEM strap options from iwc are available.
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IWC, hands down. This new Spitfire range looks especially well-designed, with new in-house movements.
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Thanks for the input from everybody. The majority are saying IWC and I really look forward to seeing it at some point soon when they arrive at AD's. I still love the Speedy also |
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big fan of the IWC, I slightly prefer the "online" model from last year that was available from a few of the boutiques...
Speedy Pro is also a timeless classic, but the IWC feels a bit more special. As an ex owner of a bronze black bay, I didn't find the accumulating patina as nice as I'd hoped, so that put me pretty much off all alloyed bronze watches.
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The IWC is more interesting to me but you can never go wrong with a Speedmaster. Buy right and get a significant discount on your choice and if it does not work as well you can flip out to the other.
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I have had multiple Speedmaster before. I love the "idea" and history of it, but some how when "I have to sell something for incoming", Speedy always got axed. Could be because I knew I can always get another down the road. But that also means I am not bonding with it as much as I wished I would.
And also, the non-stop release of "limited / special edition" Speedmaster some how left me doesn't want a Speedmater as much as before. I don't know why. Between the IWC and Omega, I would go with the IWC because OP seems to have more of a story to tell about his choices of watch.
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I much prefer the looks of the Omega.
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I would go with the IWC from those options. I think it's a nicer watch and for you personally, the spitfire connection for you buying it in remembrance of your grandfather is a very nice aspect.
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IWC. Great looking piece!
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