My new (to me) IWC 3717

[andy tims]

Been after one of these for ages. After doing the deal yesterday via TZ-UK, it arrived this morning. I've been out most of the day, so was loosing the light whilst getting some of these due to a slightly prolonged wresting match with the bracelet to get it off (as is often the case with really well fitting bracelets), so I could fit the straps.





on the Kevlar strap


on the Croc


and a fairly poor lume shot to finsh off


This watch is class - I love it.

[corporalsparrow]

Lovely. One of my favourites. I went for the Portugieser Chrono in black and have always thought I might have made a mistake. I can't see you ever regretting this decision.

[i'm no superhero]

Very nice indeed. What width is it?

[Slagathore]

Lovely.

Looks great, I particularly like it on the Kevlar strap.

It is a bit of a classic? IWC were one of the original makers of the pilot's watches?

[andy tims]

i'm no superhero said:

Very nice indeed. What width is it?

Cheers

Case diameter is 42mm excluding the crown

[Ikemi]

Excellent choice of watch ... Very nice!

[JOETHETOE]

Nice!

I like the leather croc, are they iwc straps ?

[andy tims]

Both the croc & the kelvar are genuine IWC.

The kevlar has a very nice IWC deployant clasp & the croc an IWC tang buckle so both quite expensive to buy separately if you "had" to.

[tomtom]

Nice choice, I've had my 371701 for a couple of years now and still love it.

[pastrana72]

That is really stunning, great picture's.

[tuffer]

Anyone know how much that Kevlar strap is from IWC? I fancy one for mine.

[andy tims]

^^ Give any IWC AD a call to check, but my last (possibly out of date) info is

IWC Kevlar strap RRP = £135 then you need either

IWC deployant RRP = £250

or

the IWC buckle RRP = £45

Apparently the IWC Alligator strap RRP = £165 presumably w/o buckle.

[Johno]

I really like the Kevlar strap and need to replace my Alligator one . . . Was also going to go for a deployment, so it looks like I may have to indulge

Thanks for the photo's Andy, helps with the decision making . . ..

[andy tims]

Got to say the IWC deployant is a lovely thing, but it's not even remotely 20 x better than these

http://www.watchworx.co.uk/pages/access/deploy.htm...

[mattley]

I saw this when it came up on TZ and almost went for it but I've got a few big bills coming up and couldn't get the funds together quickly enough.

Really stunning watch, I hope you enjoy every minute with it.

[W66OCH]

Yum

Looks like the one I used to own, on the kelar/deployment it is more comfy that a super comfy thing and I've not found anything yet to rival it

[Spice_Weasel]

Aaargh. It's gorgeous and I want one.

Damn you all, with your enthusiasm for fine Swiss timepieces!

All my spare cash is going on an extension this year.

[curious2]

Whats the deal here did the watch come with all three straps ?

[andy tims]

curious2 said:

Whats the deal here did the watch come with all three straps ?

But yes, it did. Or more correctly 2 straps & a bracelet.

[936ADL]

Lovely watch! I've got one on a Kevlar strap too.

Looking to flip mine shortly, so if you're after one, let me know. All papers and box etc included.