IWC Unveils New Look Pilots Watches.

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Re: IWC Unveils New Look Pilots Watches.

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Galton321 wrote:...Watches are no more interesting than Steinhart, Archimedes or. Laco and lots of others. For me not worth the extra few pence.
The dial on the 36mm is a little different from most pilot watches though.

Steinhart - you're not likely to ever see a 36mm pilot watch from them.

Laco - they do have 36mm watches but I don't like their cases as they tend to be thicker and bulkier.

Archimede - yes, I like them a lot, and they actually do have a 36mm pilot, which I own.

Overall though the price is certainly too much for me.
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Re: IWC Unveils New Look Pilots Watches.

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downer wrote:I like the colour of these a lot, and would strongly consider one - although the 36 is a bit small and the date is too far inboard on the 40mm.

I guess my 41mm Mark XVII has the same movement but (to me at least) the date position looks ok.

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Personally, I have no problem with the value as I think there's more to a watch than the movement. As an example, is this movement better or worse / worth more or less than the movement in a Speedmaster? I rarely see people saying they should be priced at $1000-$1500... 8)
I like the look of the 36mm.

But Richard a Speedmaster has been to the MOON that's why it's worth more! :)

I don't mind the Mondeo, I have had a few - just didn't like having to refuel every 38 hours. Would a Bentley be better? :)

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