quidquididest
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Hi everybody,
The IWC Pilot's watches line has recently caught my eye - first the Mark XVI, but I find it a bit too small for my wrist, so I'm more into the Spitfire Chrono (3717-02)- or the Fliegerchrono (3717-01).
It seems that many cognoscenti have some form of mild disdain for the Spitfire Chrono, as it is somehow perceived a bastardization of the classic Pilot's Watch form. I have had both on my wrist, and they both look good on my wrist. However, I already have a (rather sporty) TAG Heuer chrono in black, so I would much rather have a watch in brown/silver tones. I also find the Spitfire a bit more dressy, which is a plus for me - it would work well as a watch worn with a suit.
Another option at IWC is the Portuguese Chronograph (3714-01 or -17), but a good friend of mine already has the 3714-01, and I don't want to be a copycat.
So, I am asking the watch-lovers here for opinions, or for options with a similar look and feel, and which don't completely break the bank (I'm neither in finance nor a doctor). I want a stylish timepiece, however, that I won't be fed up with after a short while. Another thing: I'm Swiss, so convincing me to buy a non-Swiss watch may be difficult ;-)
All help & opinions appreciated to the following questions:
Images:
Spitfire chrono:
Flieger Chrono:
3714-01
3714-17
The IWC Pilot's watches line has recently caught my eye - first the Mark XVI, but I find it a bit too small for my wrist, so I'm more into the Spitfire Chrono (3717-02)- or the Fliegerchrono (3717-01).
It seems that many cognoscenti have some form of mild disdain for the Spitfire Chrono, as it is somehow perceived a bastardization of the classic Pilot's Watch form. I have had both on my wrist, and they both look good on my wrist. However, I already have a (rather sporty) TAG Heuer chrono in black, so I would much rather have a watch in brown/silver tones. I also find the Spitfire a bit more dressy, which is a plus for me - it would work well as a watch worn with a suit.
Another option at IWC is the Portuguese Chronograph (3714-01 or -17), but a good friend of mine already has the 3714-01, and I don't want to be a copycat.
So, I am asking the watch-lovers here for opinions, or for options with a similar look and feel, and which don't completely break the bank (I'm neither in finance nor a doctor). I want a stylish timepiece, however, that I won't be fed up with after a short while. Another thing: I'm Swiss, so convincing me to buy a non-Swiss watch may be difficult ;-)
All help & opinions appreciated to the following questions:
Images:
Spitfire chrono:
Flieger Chrono:
3714-01
3714-17