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Mach · 4 July 2018, 06:26 AM

Oh my, this is quite the white box:

Oh no! How many boxes will it take?

Well, we know it’s an IWC:

It’s the Pilot Watch Chronograph IW377724:

I’ve been on the hunt for a pilot watch for quite a while. There have been multiple strong contenders. Just when I thought I was ready to pull the trigger, I would then see another piece.

Now, for the record, I am not a fan of NATO straps one bit. In fact, I never would have even considered this as a potential contender. However, when I saw members on other forums posting wrist shots, especially on the Santoni strap, I was hooked. To be honest, my 6-year nephew stated it best, “You’re always looking at that watch. You’re obsessed with that watch!” That’s when I knew it was time to pull the trigger!

A custom pilot strap from Paris also arrived late this afternoon:

Have a Safe and Happy 4th of July!

Mark

bigfatpauli · 4 July 2018, 06:39 AM

Congratulations!! What a great watch and strap but there is something missing...

A picture of the watch ON the strap!

Bagman · 4 July 2018, 09:24 PM

Very nice. What size?

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HL65 · 4 July 2018, 10:04 PM

Nice...Congrats!

GoingPlaces · 4 July 2018, 10:10 PM

Nice pick-up.Great watch!

brandrea · 4 July 2018, 10:26 PM

Thank god for your nephew

Congratulations you wear it well

SemperFi · 4 July 2018, 11:44 PM

Congratulations Mark!

Enjoy it in the best of health.

c41006 · 4 July 2018, 11:48 PM

Congrats

tyler1980 · 5 July 2018, 05:43 AM

congrats

City74 · 5 July 2018, 05:52 AM

That’s really a great watch. I think that hour hand is a love/hate sort of thing but I personally love it. Congrats

scarlet knight · 5 July 2018, 06:58 AM

I have an 18 year old predecessor to your watch. Will post pix of mine shortly.

SG56 · 5 July 2018, 08:19 AM

Congratulations! I love IWC!

Mach · 5 July 2018, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

Thank god for your nephew

Congratulations you wear it well

You should have seen the look on his face when he saw the watch. With the ultimate look of disgust on his face, he said, "You got that watch?"

Mach · 5 July 2018, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by City74

That’s really a great watch. I think that hour hand is a love/hate sort of thing but I personally love it. Congrats

Thanks! I love it myself, obviously. I almost pulled the trigger on the Mk XVIII Tribute to the Mk XI because of the hour hand. However, I'm thankful I waited! This one really kept tugging at my heart, especially when I saw someone put the Santoni strap on it.

Mach · 5 July 2018, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scarlet knight

I have an 18 year old predecessor to your watch. Will post pix of mine shortly.

I'm looking forward to seeing it! The guy at my local AD had one on when I tried the IW377714 as a 'test trial' before I pulled the trigger. It looked stunning!

Mach · 5 July 2018, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigfatpauli

Congratulations!! What a great watch and strap but there is something missing...

A picture of the watch ON the strap!

Thanks! I know, I know. That's why I flew to Newark yesterday morning. I will be heading to the Madison Boutique to acquire a deployant clasp - and possibly - the black Santoni strap!

Mach · 5 July 2018, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bagman

Very nice. What size?

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Thanks! It's 43mm X 15.3mm. I will a little anxious regarding the size. So, I tried the IWC 377714 at my local AD:

I thought it was borderline. So, I took the plunge! It's hard to explain. But, it doesn't feel as big as I thought it would. I've tried the Sinn 103 ST Acrylic, which is 41mm. Yet, it felt larger than 41mm:

1William · 5 July 2018, 08:46 PM

Congratulations.

Mach · 5 July 2018, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HL65

Nice...Congrats!

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoingPlaces

Nice pick-up.Great watch!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SemperFi

Congratulations Mark!

Enjoy it in the best of health.

Quote:

Originally Posted by c41006

Congrats

Quote:

Originally Posted by SG56

Congratulations! I love IWC!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1William

Congratulations.

Thanks gents!

Ungucpho · 6 July 2018, 12:56 AM

Nice pickup, I also have a Le Petite Prince and i love that watch

scarlet knight · 7 July 2018, 05:15 AM

IWC 3706 circa year 2000. My first pilot watch. See any resemblance to the OP’s watch?

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scarlet knight · 7 July 2018, 05:19 AM

Congrats on your new watch, Mach! We have good taste.

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DCheeta · 8 July 2018, 12:32 PM

Congrats Mark! I love that model!

I went through a similar journey this spring, feeling the need for a pilot watch. I almost went with the exact same IWC that you have, but in the end I felt that the older 42mm 3717 suited me better.

I’m not a NATO guy either, but the one IWC uses on your model is really cool. In fact I'm tempted to go to the boutique and get one for myself. I suspect you’ll love the Santoni strap as well, they’re superb.

My 3717 welcomes your 3777...

karmatp · 8 July 2018, 10:40 PM

Huge congrats!. If I did not already own a IWC pilot, I would purchase that one for sure.

Mach · 9 July 2018, 03:03 AM

Last shot on the NATO strap:

Hello IWC Boutique on Madison Ave:

First order of business was to acquire the deployant clasp. It sits dead center on the bottom of my wrist:

The tail is sitting perfect IMHO:

First live shot outside the boutique:

Indoor shot:

Last one - indoor lume shot:

CLG23 · 9 July 2018, 05:18 AM

Great watch, i went with the Petit Prince version

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scarlet knight · 9 July 2018, 11:40 AM

Enjoy!

DCheeta · 9 July 2018, 03:18 PM

Wow, that strap/clasp looks incredible on your Pilot! Well done, Mark!

Burlington · 12 July 2018, 07:37 AM

Lovely choice ! Congrats

mps354 · 12 July 2018, 09:16 AM

Very nice!

4 July 2018, 06:26 AM	#1
Mach "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Mark Location: Boston, MA Watch: AP ROO Posts: 491	New Arrival - First Pilot Watch! Oh my, this is quite the white box: Oh no! How many boxes will it take? Well, we know it’s an IWC: It’s the Pilot Watch Chronograph IW377724: I’ve been on the hunt for a pilot watch for quite a while. There have been multiple strong contenders. Just when I thought I was ready to pull the trigger, I would then see another piece. Now, for the record, I am not a fan of NATO straps one bit. In fact, I never would have even considered this as a potential contender. However, when I saw members on other forums posting wrist shots, especially on the Santoni strap, I was hooked. To be honest, my 6-year nephew stated it best, “You’re always looking at that watch. You’re obsessed with that watch!” That’s when I knew it was time to pull the trigger! A custom pilot strap from Paris also arrived late this afternoon: Have a Safe and Happy 4th of July! Mark

4 July 2018, 10:04 PM	#4
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,384	Nice...Congrats! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

4 July 2018, 11:44 PM	#7
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Congratulations Mark! Enjoy it in the best of health. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

5 July 2018, 05:43 AM	#9
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	congrats __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

5 July 2018, 06:58 AM	#11
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,126	Congrats! I have an 18 year old predecessor to your watch. Will post pix of mine shortly.

4 July 2018, 06:39 AM	#2
bigfatpauli "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Toronto Posts: 684	Congratulations!! What a great watch and strap but there is something missing... A picture of the watch ON the strap!

4 July 2018, 09:24 PM	#3
Bagman Banned Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Pepsi Posts: 543	Very nice. What size? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 July 2018, 10:10 PM	#5
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,341	Nice pick-up.Great watch!

4 July 2018, 10:26 PM	#6
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,551	Thank god for your nephew Congratulations you wear it well

4 July 2018, 11:48 PM	#8
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,918	Congrats

5 July 2018, 05:52 AM	#10
City74 Banned Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Bradley Location: Virginia Watch: Speedy Reduced Posts: 727	That’s really a great watch. I think that hour hand is a love/hate sort of thing but I personally love it. Congrats

5 July 2018, 08:19 AM	#12
SG56 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Tampa Watch: SD4K Posts: 2,674	Congratulations! I love IWC! __________________ Sea-Dweller 116600 - the manly one GMT II 16710 - the manly one Daytona 116500 - the manly-womanly one Yacht-Master 268622 - the chick version Speedy Mitsukoshi <3 Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAF141C.BA0824 - the chick version Thank you logan5tx!!! Have to link it. Too long for the signature. https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...0&postcount=14

5 July 2018, 08:46 PM	#18
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,641	Congratulations.

6 July 2018, 12:56 AM	#20
Ungucpho "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 264	Nice pickup, I also have a Le Petite Prince and i love that watch

7 July 2018, 05:15 AM	#21
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,126	IWC 3706 circa year 2000. My first pilot watch. See any resemblance to the OP’s watch? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

7 July 2018, 05:19 AM	#22
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,126	Congrats on your new watch, Mach! We have good taste. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

8 July 2018, 12:32 PM	#23
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,180	New Arrival - First Pilot Watch! Congrats Mark! I love that model! I went through a similar journey this spring, feeling the need for a pilot watch. I almost went with the exact same IWC that you have, but in the end I felt that the older 42mm 3717 suited me better. I’m not a NATO guy either, but the one IWC uses on your model is really cool. In fact I'm tempted to go to the boutique and get one for myself. I suspect you’ll love the Santoni strap as well, they’re superb. My 3717 welcomes your 3777...

8 July 2018, 10:40 PM	#24
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Huge congrats!. If I did not already own a IWC pilot, I would purchase that one for sure. __________________ My grails:

9 July 2018, 03:03 AM	#25
Mach "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Mark Location: Boston, MA Watch: AP ROO Posts: 491	Last shot on the NATO strap: Hello IWC Boutique on Madison Ave: First order of business was to acquire the deployant clasp. It sits dead center on the bottom of my wrist: The tail is sitting perfect IMHO: First live shot outside the boutique: Indoor shot: Last one - indoor lume shot:

9 July 2018, 05:18 AM	#26
CLG23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: South Florida Posts: 89	Great watch, i went with the Petit Prince version Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 July 2018, 11:40 AM	#27
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,126	I like the deployant strap more than the NATO for the OP’s watch Enjoy!

9 July 2018, 03:18 PM	#28
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,180	Wow, that strap/clasp looks incredible on your Pilot! Well done, Mark!

12 July 2018, 07:37 AM	#29
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,634	Lovely choice ! Congrats __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

12 July 2018, 09:16 AM	#30
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,971	Very nice!

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