kevshed Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Hi guys, Still looking for my first Pilot... notice PT has a new release of the 3777 Chrono... so interested in the thoughts of the IWC experts here... Looks good to me and if its as good at the XVI out of the box i think i'd be happy.... http://www.pureti.me/blog/373/ Cheers, Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromag Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Overall it's good. The dial markers could be a bit straighter. The dial itself could be a tiny bit darker. The AR/crystal could be a bit better. Some people have had the pushers fall off. Mine came with a missing c-clip on the bracelet clasp. It's large and a bit heavy for my 6.4" wrist.But like I said its a good rep and worth getting if you're a pilot watch nut like me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevshed Posted October 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 cool - thanks... added to the wishlist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 I like it, and will be getting myself one once I have my new Diver (AP). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 As mentioned above, chrono buttons come off easliy. Mine came off while sizing the bracelet. This is also somewhat arduous. I was able to screw the pusher back on and tighten, hoefully ehough . I'm no IWC expert but from web photo comparison, the watch looks spot on. Maybe some small flaws but nothing major and has great wrist presence. m2c. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lalala88 Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 I watched their video of the bracelet version, looks great. Is this V1 or V2? Some say that V2 is not necessarily better than V1, what are the differences? Can you share the links to buy V1 and V2? (Or point me to existing posted that already discussed or answered these questions) Thanks a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lalala88 Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Here is the link to the bracelet version that I looked at, thanks again: http://www.pureti.me/product/pilot-chrono-3777-43mm-v6-maker-11-best-edition-black-dial-on-ss-bracelet-a7750/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higginsd Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 I was able to screw the pusher back on and tighten, hoefully ehough . I also hoped this some weeks ago, tightened the pushers nearly every day from outside. Then suddenly one of my pushers was gone! I was lucky to find it in the living room but the spring I never found again. After some negotiations my TD sourced a spare pusher for me and send it to me. 25$ plus shipping. So you better open the case and secure the pushers from inside with thread lock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputim Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 The problem with the pusher is quite an easy fix but I wait for the next version, since the bad AR and the milky xtal is a deal breaker for me. But have to say the watch looks gorgeous and has a lot of potential. Just improve a little bit and it gets a super rep in my eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higginsd Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 I read a lot about the AR and the milky crystal. But TBH I really can't see what is meant by that!?! My crystal isn't milky, it is clear. And the light blueish AR is correct because IWC gen AR is a double AR with blue tint on the pilots. Just compare a gen 3777 to the rep AR in natural light (not in the store), ok this is not easy because you need a way to take a gen 3777 out of the store. But I can't see any difference. Good for me, so I don't care about my crystal and my AR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputim Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 higginsd maybe you have the v1 or it is just a hype. Are you sure you have to v2 from the hbb v6 factory? Anyway, good for you mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 higginsd maybe you have the v1 or it is just a hype. Are you sure you have to v2 from the hbb v6 factory? Anyway, good for you mate V1 is from HBB V6 and V2 from Mark XVII factory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputim Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 V1 is from HBB V6 and V2 from Mark XVII factory Damn I was confused sorry Thanks for your clarification. So the v1 has nicer xtal but incorrect lugs and case am I right this time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higginsd Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 I have a V1. Incorrect lugs? I read about some users reporting a little gap at the lugs with the bracelet. My 3777 didn't have this gap. Or what do you mean with incorrect lugs? Anyway, I dismounted the bracelet and mounted a 21mm BP leather strap (grey gator with blue stitch, will post pictures the next time). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Damn I was confused sorry Thanks for your clarification. So the v1 has nicer xtal but incorrect lugs and case am I right this time? Its the opposite, V1 has a cloudy crystal (can only be seen if you take it of and put it through direct light. And V2 has incorrect polished line on the lugs: Image taken from RWI (PolonusTM) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputim Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Thanks Mirage this helps a lot In my eyes better AR is more important. Nevertheless, it's a matter of taste and I certainly believe an upragde would be in favour of many Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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