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YoungMoneyAssassin · 8 December 2019, 02:09 PM

Stopped by my local IWC store and somewhat fell in love, quite unexpectedly, with the “pilots watch chronograph - le petite prince”.

To buy or not to buy?

I own a sub date and AP 15400 (silver) now. I feel a chronograph would be a good addition to my collection.

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Hulkhunter · 8 December 2019, 02:40 PM

Really like the look of that. Go for it!

locutus49 · 8 December 2019, 05:09 PM

I like it but do you?

maverick. · 8 December 2019, 07:40 PM

i'm about to buy the new ceratanium pilots watch as well.. go for it :)

Takonwong · 8 December 2019, 08:10 PM

For what it's worth, if it matters to you like it does to me, I think it's lot of money for what's inside the watch. A modified by IWC but still essentially a Valjoux 7750 which is what put me off (and the thickness).

1William · 8 December 2019, 11:09 PM

I owned this watch on a bracelet and it was nice. I would only buy it with a significant discount, 20-25%, as it will take a nice hit on a sale or flip.

karmatp · 8 December 2019, 11:15 PM

Great watch with a awesome looking strap. I would look at grey prices and make them get close. I love the he 7750 by the way. I had a 3717 with it, it kept darn near perfect time and it’s easily serviceable which is a huge plus.

benlee · 9 December 2019, 12:04 AM

Sound like a potential impulse buy. To be sure its not, suggest you sit on it for a few weeks and see if you still long for it and if yes, only then buy it.

ts3 · 9 December 2019, 12:25 AM

Don't like the look of this one for a number of reasons and would go 3706 pilot chrono or 3711/13 doppelchrono instead. Much more balanced and classic design IMO. Either way make sure you can live w the rotor wobble and noise of Valjoux 7750 based movements.

denmanproject · 9 December 2019, 12:45 AM

Check out the 41mm in house version, its the one to get IMO

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...graph-spitfire

scarlet knight · 9 December 2019, 01:21 AM

I own a 3706 from year 2000. Pretty similar, always liked it.

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Peterandwatches · 9 December 2019, 01:23 AM

I wouldn’t. But what does that matter?

zaydans · 9 December 2019, 12:07 PM

I had a 3777 a while back and it was great but ultimately the ebb and flow of the collection meant that it went to a better home eventually. Agree with previous comment about the movement so I’d never pay retail and there’s more value in buying from a grey or mint pre owned imho.

Topspin14m · 9 December 2019, 01:41 PM

Love IWC watches. Just always thought they were super classy.

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YoungMoneyAssassin · 9 December 2019, 06:10 PM

Thanks for the feedback everyone, especially in regards to the movement.

Really helpful.

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myclue · 10 December 2019, 08:48 AM

it looks great IMO.

DCheeta · 11 December 2019, 04:18 AM

7750 is a great movement, and it is easily serviceable by any independent watchmaker. The same cannot be said of the new in-house movement. Don't let your decision be swayed just because of this movement. In fact, for me, having the 7750 inside is a positive, and I would indeed buy that watch. I love IWC pilots.

JPBlackBay · 12 December 2019, 12:46 AM

I love the blue dial on this version. Recently tried it on myself, but I'd rather have the new Spitfire Chrono if I were to purchase. The local AD had it marked up above msrp, which always annoys me.

Cabaiguan · 12 December 2019, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

7750 is a great movement, and it is easily serviceable by any independent watchmaker. The same cannot be said of the new in-house movement. Don't let your decision be swayed just because of this movement. In fact, for me, having the 7750 inside is a positive, and I would indeed buy that watch. I love IWC pilots.

I agree with this. The 7750 gets a lot of heat for being a pedestrian movement. However, it is a proven engine that can be serviced by pretty much everyone. I would not hesitate based on movement alone.

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Time Exposure · 12 December 2019, 12:20 PM

The 3777 is a fantastic watch. I have an older, black dial “triple date window” model (which most seem to dislike, but that’s just, like, their opinion, man...).
I completely agree with those who admire the 7750. It’s a durable, reliable, serviceable movement. In IWC’s care, the 7750 is capable of tremendous accuracy.
The “fit and finish” of the IWC Pilot is part of its appeal. The reliability and accuracy is icing on the cake. It’s an iconic watch that should serve you well for decades (or days if you’re a serial watch flipper). It’s easy to read. Get one!
BTW, I love the IWC chronographs with the 7750s so much, the Pilot is one of seven such IWC chronographs I own, and only occasionally do I wear anything else! I’m wearing an “oldie” today from 1982:

Slider817 · 12 December 2019, 01:56 PM

Awesome watch, I think it would go very nicely in your lineup. Love the blue dial as well. Nice movement, robust and serviceable. Super legible dial.

BNA/LION · 12 December 2019, 01:57 PM

If you like it, Buy It!

8 December 2019, 02:09 PM	#1
YoungMoneyAssassin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 147	IWC Chrono - to buy or not to buy? Stopped by my local IWC store and somewhat fell in love, quite unexpectedly, with the “pilots watch chronograph - le petite prince”. To buy or not to buy? I own a sub date and AP 15400 (silver) now. I feel a chronograph would be a good addition to my collection. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 December 2019, 11:15 PM	#7
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Great watch with a awesome looking strap. I would look at grey prices and make them get close. I love the he 7750 by the way. I had a 3717 with it, it kept darn near perfect time and it’s easily serviceable which is a huge plus. __________________ My grails:

9 December 2019, 12:04 AM	#8
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	Sound like a potential impulse buy. To be sure its not, suggest you sit on it for a few weeks and see if you still long for it and if yes, only then buy it. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

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8 December 2019, 02:40 PM	#2
Hulkhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: UK Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 493	Really like the look of that. Go for it!

8 December 2019, 05:09 PM	#3
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	I like it but do you?

8 December 2019, 07:40 PM	#4
maverick. "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Switzerland Posts: 106	i'm about to buy the new ceratanium pilots watch as well.. go for it :)

8 December 2019, 08:10 PM	#5
Takonwong "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK Posts: 404	For what it's worth, if it matters to you like it does to me, I think it's lot of money for what's inside the watch. A modified by IWC but still essentially a Valjoux 7750 which is what put me off (and the thickness).

8 December 2019, 11:09 PM	#6
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,630	I owned this watch on a bracelet and it was nice. I would only buy it with a significant discount, 20-25%, as it will take a nice hit on a sale or flip.

9 December 2019, 12:25 AM	#9
ts3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Europe Posts: 3,220	Don't like the look of this one for a number of reasons and would go 3706 pilot chrono or 3711/13 doppelchrono instead. Much more balanced and classic design IMO. Either way make sure you can live w the rotor wobble and noise of Valjoux 7750 based movements.

9 December 2019, 12:45 AM	#10
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,355	Check out the 41mm in house version, its the one to get IMO https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...graph-spitfire

9 December 2019, 01:21 AM	#11
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,123	I own a 3706 from year 2000. Pretty similar, always liked it. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

9 December 2019, 01:23 AM	#12
Peterandwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: WA Watch: 5167/15400/Sub/JLC Posts: 1,023	I wouldn’t. But what does that matter?

9 December 2019, 12:07 PM	#13
zaydans "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Joe Location: CONUS Watch: Rolex 116710 Posts: 994	I had a 3777 a while back and it was great but ultimately the ebb and flow of the collection meant that it went to a better home eventually. Agree with previous comment about the movement so I’d never pay retail and there’s more value in buying from a grey or mint pre owned imho.

9 December 2019, 01:41 PM	#14
Topspin14m "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: United States Posts: 420	Love IWC watches. Just always thought they were super classy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 December 2019, 06:10 PM	#15
YoungMoneyAssassin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 147	Thanks for the feedback everyone, especially in regards to the movement. Really helpful. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 December 2019, 08:48 AM	#16
myclue "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Jersey Watch: Submariner Posts: 424	it looks great IMO.

11 December 2019, 04:18 AM	#17
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,180	7750 is a great movement, and it is easily serviceable by any independent watchmaker. The same cannot be said of the new in-house movement. Don't let your decision be swayed just because of this movement. In fact, for me, having the 7750 inside is a positive, and I would indeed buy that watch. I love IWC pilots.

12 December 2019, 12:46 AM	#18
JPBlackBay "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Tennessee Watch: Tudor Black Bay Posts: 243	I love the blue dial on this version. Recently tried it on myself, but I'd rather have the new Spitfire Chrono if I were to purchase. The local AD had it marked up above msrp, which always annoys me.

12 December 2019, 12:20 PM	#20
Time Exposure "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Bryan Location: Sac Valley, CA US Watch: Patek 5980/1A Posts: 2,860	The 3777 is a fantastic watch. I have an older, black dial “triple date window” model (which most seem to dislike, but that’s just, like, their opinion, man...). I completely agree with those who admire the 7750. It’s a durable, reliable, serviceable movement. In IWC’s care, the 7750 is capable of tremendous accuracy. The “fit and finish” of the IWC Pilot is part of its appeal. The reliability and accuracy is icing on the cake. It’s an iconic watch that should serve you well for decades (or days if you’re a serial watch flipper). It’s easy to read. Get one! BTW, I love the IWC chronographs with the 7750s so much, the Pilot is one of seven such IWC chronographs I own, and only occasionally do I wear anything else! I’m wearing an “oldie” today from 1982:

12 December 2019, 01:56 PM	#21
Slider817 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: William Location: New York Watch: Journe, AP & Lange Posts: 868	Awesome watch, I think it would go very nicely in your lineup. Love the blue dial as well. Nice movement, robust and serviceable. Super legible dial.

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