I need a sports watch - help me pick

[zippyh]

Originally Posted by ArliHawk`

Not to horn into this threat, but does anyone with the IWC have experience with its water resistance? I looked at IWC's website and it says that watch is suitable for splashing. I am interested in the Spitfire UTC, which has the same water resistance and imagine it would not be appropriate for swimming.

Although both those IWCs have screwdown crowns, I sure wouldn't swim with them.
Especially not the chrono.
And unless you get the bracelet, the water will trash the straps in no time.

 

[manouche]

Take a Submariner with no dust

 

[rioni]

I am thinking of going with a IWC 3717. Anyone own one of these? I know phat guido has posted pics of the top gun version of this which caught my interest.

 

[chuckseabreeze]

I vote 3717 out of these two.

But you would need a "do anything watch" too. How bout a 3717 and a nice inexpensive seiko diver?

 

[TBSDSpaniard]

the ultimate sports watch..... http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...=4371509&rid=0 and all its variations....

 

[SirWilliam]

I just bought a IWC Pilot's Watch Edition Antoine de Saint Exupery in Vancouver a couple of weeks ago and it is a pretty good watch.

I like my Breguet Marine better in terms of overall style. My father has a AP Royal Oak Offshore Rubens Barrichello and if you have the money it is an awesome sports watch.

$4000 euro budget...not sure what that will get you...I do not think you can even get a Rolex for that...Brietling and Bvlgari might be good choices.

 

[acidboy]

I'm a big fan of both brands... but a 40mm Panerai is just... off. Like it or not, Panerai's character lies in its big size. If you're not up to a 42mm size, stick with the IWC which IS a nice watch too.

 

[JohnD356]

Hard to go wrong with a classic IWC. IMO, nicer than a really big Panerai. But there is a large Panerai following. I'm just not sure how such a large watch will look down the road.

 

[NOLA1]

Planet Ocean 42mm blk/white or Sea Dweller

 

[spertia]

Can anyone tell me why the IWC Big Pilot is so much more expensive than the regular pilot's chrono discussed in this thread? Other than size, I don't see what the differences is. Is it the movement? What am I missing?

 

[speedster.8]

Not mine, pic blatently stolen

 

[Miguel Alvarez]

didn't Gus buy a Rowlex already?

 

[SirWilliam]

Originally Posted by spertia

Can anyone tell me why the IWC Big Pilot is so much more expensive than the regular pilot's chrono discussed in this thread? Other than size, I don't see what the differences is. Is it the movement? What am I missing?

It is the movement. It has a 7 day power reserve which is actually an IWC movement and not an ETA. I have the same movement in a gold Portuguese. ...sorry for the crappy pic.

 

[markdc]

Agree with the comments about not getting a Panny that's 40mm when the size is one of the brand's defining characteristics.

+1 for the Rolex Explorer.

 

[gusvs]

Originally Posted by Miguel Alvarez

didn't Gus buy a Rowlex already?

Sure did, I went with the Sea Dweller (16600). Couldn't be happier, it's a great watch!