Which watch?

[micbain]

Okay - which watch would you get if you were in the market for a mid range (MSRP of $3500-$4500) chronograph: Option A: Omega Speedmaster Option B: IWC 3717-01 Classic Pilot's Automatic Chronograph Casting away brand preference (I know IWC is a forum favorite and considered to be a tier higher in prestige) - which one would be your choice and why? Thanks!

 

[bmulford]

Originally Posted by micbain

Okay - which watch would you get if you were in the market for a mid range (MSRP of $3500-$4500) chronograph:

Option A: Omega Speedmaster


Option B: IWC 3717-01 Classic Pilot's Automatic Chronograph
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Casting away brand preference (I know IWC is a forum favorite and considered to be a tier higher in prestige) - which one would be your choice and why?

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I have two speedmasters, and have had one IWC. I love the way they look, but are simply too big for my tastes. The classic speedy is a reliable and flexible piece. So it gets my vote.

 

[Douglas]

To my eyes, the IWC is clearly the more beautiful watch.

I am not a big fan of these big metal-banded sportswatches in general, so perhaps I prefer the cleaner, less cluttered look of the IWC. I know that Omega Speedmasters and Seamasters are quite popular - but I've never quite gotten the look. I say this even as the owner of 2.5 Omega watches (one is a Patria, which is an ancient pre-Omega brand name, but the same company) but mine are more dress-style watches than sports watches.

 

[Tarmac]

I checked IWC. Only because it looks better.

 

[gdl203]

Speedy is one of the most iconic chronographs ever. I'd go with a clean non-chrono if I was going for an IWC pilot (e.g. Mark series)

 

[0b5cur1ty]

Originally Posted by gdl203

Speedy is one of the most iconic chronographs ever. I'd go with a clean non-chrono if I was going for an IWC pilot (e.g. Mark series)
+1.

I love the Mk XV and Mk XVI but somehow the chrono version doesn't work for me, while the speedy is (rightly) an iconic wristwatch.

 

[bigbjorn]

IWC 3706 if you want an IWC chrono.

But if between those two, probably the Omega. I can't abide the 3717.

 

[leon12]

I don't think you can go wrong..

Love the Speedy too.

 

[The Gimp]

The Speedy is a classic, but the IWC KO's the Speedy in the second round. NO CONTEST!

 

[jc138]

Originally Posted by gdl203

Speedy is one of the most iconic chronographs ever. I'd go with a clean non-chrono if I was going for an IWC pilot (e.g. Mark series)
+1.

Also am I the only person who doesn't like having to set the day or date on my watches?

 

[Lucky Strike]

Originally Posted by gdl203

Speedy is one of the most iconic chronographs ever. I'd go with a clean non-chrono if I was going for an IWC pilot (e.g. Mark series)
+2, or whichever. Looking at the dials, it's clear to me that the Speedy was planned and designed as a chronograph from the start, while the chrono functions on the IWC look slapped on, like an afterthought. I vote for the Omega, but then again, a good vintage one (cal. 321, please) is one of my grail watches.

 

[Tomasso]

I like the IWC in RG; I've had a Speedy for many moons.

 

[gdl203]

Originally Posted by Tomasso

I like the IWC in RG; I've had a Speedy for many moons.

ugh... there is so much that's wrong with this watch I don't know where to start... It even looks fake - is it?

 

[Tomasso]

Originally Posted by gdl203

ugh... there is so much that's wrong with this watch I don't know where to start...
Now you know how many of us feel about Panerai.

Originally Posted by gdl203

It even looks fake - is it?
Possibly, the pic is off the net.

 

[gdl203]

Originally Posted by Tomasso

Now you know how many of us feel about Panerai.
I guess...?

Do you own this ugly thing? Sorry if I offended your immaculate taste (I'm referring to the many of you, of course)