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Title: The new Pilot's Watches from IWC Schaffhausen
Post by: Coco on January 03, 2012, 07:07:51 PM
I'm so excited to see a new collection of IWC Pilot watches in SIHH 2012

http://www.iwc.com/en-us/news/2012-the-year-of-the-high-flyers/
Title: Re: The new Pilot's Watches from IWC Schaffhausen
Post by: hanz079 on January 03, 2012, 07:33:32 PM
At 48mm, it's definitely a no-go for me...
Here's hoping for a spitfire chronograph using the same movement but smaller case diameter...  ;D
Title: Re: The new Pilot's Watches from IWC Schaffhausen
Post by: G.MAC on January 03, 2012, 07:55:19 PM
Cant wait to see the new Big Pilot. The current one is a little small on my wrist even at 46mm.
Title: Re: The new Pilot's Watches from IWC Schaffhausen
Post by: Coco on January 04, 2012, 04:43:44 AM
At 48mm, it's definitely a no-go for me...
Here's hoping for a spitfire chronograph using the same movement but smaller case diameter...  ;D

Newer models tend to be bigger and bigger. The best size for me is 40 to 42 mm. I'm still happy with my 3717.
Let wait and see the new pilot chronograph.
Title: Re: The new Pilot's Watches from IWC Schaffhausen
Post by: sshark on January 04, 2012, 10:39:21 AM
What I read was, they gonna change all pilot models case sizes except big pilot

Cant wait to see the new Big Pilot. The current one is a little small on my wrist even at 46mm.
Title: Re: The new Pilot's Watches from IWC Schaffhausen
Post by: shamtv2555 on January 04, 2012, 01:16:26 PM
size everything just great for, but i think d price hahahaha a bomb
Title: Re: The new Pilot's Watches from IWC Schaffhausen
Post by: Watchnewby on January 04, 2012, 01:27:59 PM
What I read was, they gonna change all pilot models case sizes except big pilot

Cant wait to see the new Big Pilot. The current one is a little small on my wrist even at 46mm.

Too big for my wristy comfort.
How come everything is getting bigger except the Big Pilot?  ;D
Title: Re: The new Pilot's Watches from IWC Schaffhausen
Post by: chrisyen on January 04, 2012, 01:51:42 PM
(http://media3.iwc.com/site_media/uploads/images/2011/12/22/IW388002_mood_slideshow.jpg)

why every1 go for vintage lume now...

matching this vintage lume with some red color on dial is not what i like....
Title: Re: The new Pilot's Watches from IWC Schaffhausen
Post by: takashi78 on January 04, 2012, 02:11:59 PM
Damn even IWC is riding the fake patina lume wagon now.

And it says new in house calibre. I am guessing rm40k retail at least.
Title: Re: The new Pilot's Watches from IWC Schaffhausen
Post by: Gigi on January 04, 2012, 02:38:09 PM
Wao... i feel like its like B&R now @@
Title: Re: The new Pilot's Watches from IWC Schaffhausen
Post by: Coco on January 05, 2012, 07:47:50 AM
I'm fully satisfied with my 3717  :)

The price for in-house movement would be sky high...
Title: Re: The new Pilot's Watches from IWC Schaffhausen
Post by: Watchnewby on January 05, 2012, 08:07:28 AM
Yes, just the word "made in-house" will fetch a premium compared with out-source parts from ETA or other movement manufacturer.
Title: Re: The new Pilot's Watches from IWC Schaffhausen
Post by: shamtv2555 on January 05, 2012, 01:24:53 PM
Wao... i feel like its like B&R now @@

i have the same feeling too
Title: Re: The new Pilot's Watches from IWC Schaffhausen
Post by: besview on January 06, 2012, 01:26:37 PM
Like the color scheme tho,as mentiond,very B&R like.46 mm is like wearing a clock
Title: Re: The new Pilot's Watches from IWC Schaffhausen
Post by: sshark on January 06, 2012, 03:09:49 PM
I am guessing (basing on current Portugese chronograph) the retail price in the region of rm30~35k for in-house non-rattrapante chronograph

Damn even IWC is riding the fake patina lume wagon now.

And it says new in house calibre. I am guessing rm40k retail at least.
Title: Re: The new Pilot's Watches from IWC Schaffhausen
Post by: sshark on January 18, 2012, 01:04:24 PM
I stand corrected. Looks like they have interesting new BP

http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2012/01/16/sihh-2012-new-iwc-pilot-range/

What I read was, they gonna change all pilot models case sizes except big pilot

Cant wait to see the new Big Pilot. The current one is a little small on my wrist even at 46mm.
Title: Re: The new Pilot's Watches from IWC Schaffhausen
Post by: Ian Putra on January 19, 2012, 11:13:34 AM
I'm so excited to see a new collection of IWC Pilot watches in SIHH 2012

http://www.iwc.com/en-us/news/2012-the-year-of-the-high-flyers/

this look awesome
Title: Re: The new Pilot's Watches from IWC Schaffhausen
Post by: j0shua on January 19, 2012, 02:53:41 PM
Ok I'm looking into this very seriously, and would like to educate myself on this a bit further before deciding.
I'm currently looking into the 3717s, they nicely fall within budget and sure beats a Tag Carrera (initial option) by a flying mile. I know current prices are significantly higher than what it was a couple of years ago, but I'm assuming another hike will happen with the 3777. Question is: get 3717, or wait for 3777?

Thanks!
Title: Re: The new Pilot's Watches from IWC Schaffhausen
Post by: sshark on January 19, 2012, 03:28:48 PM
I suppose you want it cheaper and fast, get 3717 otherwise u probably wait half a year or so for 3777 to arrive at little discount price. Most probably you will wait for 3777 before making a decision. :)
Title: Re: The new Pilot's Watches from IWC Schaffhausen
Post by: rockmy on January 19, 2012, 07:31:54 PM
Just checked with iwc boutique in pavillion.  They will have stock coming in after cny.
Title: Re: The new Pilot's Watches from IWC Schaffhausen
Post by: j0shua on January 21, 2012, 03:56:38 PM
Gonna go for a 3717. AD said the 3777 would be a couple of grand more at least and have to wait. Also I prefer the 3717's less cluttered face, and I think my math is good enough to calculate yesterday's and tomorrow's date.

Anyone know where's the best place to get it, with the best rates? PM please. Thanks in advance.