JoeyDee Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Hey Folks. Im caught up - and I need some help plz Here's the scoop, I dont have the money to buy a real IWC watch hopefully one day Alright can you guys please listen + a pic of your the best; 1. Everyday wear 2. Occasional wear The reason I am asking this is because, well - I want to wear a watch every day and want to avoid buying a cheap rep that the gold plated finish will fade, or the wristband will rip and so on... im just getting bored of wearing this all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Here are a few: GST Chrono (ti) - 40mm. Very elegant and small on the wrist. Good every day wear but you have to like ti. 2006 Cousteau - 44mm. Bigger both in terms of diameter and depth - more weekend wear as it has rubber strap. Classic Ingenieur - 42mm. IMHO, very elegant but a little boring. Looks great with a suit though. The other two you might consider are the classic Pilot 3717 and the Slevin. Pilot looks great on leather and croc straps. Slevin stays on a bracelet. My 2 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cskent69 Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 I would go with 2006 Cousteau - or the Slevin. Depends on the size of your wrist. The Slevin is the easier one to come by that does not require alot of mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 I think any IWC would do the trick but an INGY, slevin or 3717 would be perfect and you would never get called out on them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest asim Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 don't forget the 3717!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 The 3717 is a great one as well. That is probably the IWC I wear most often for work. Couldn't find any pics though. If you do that one you have to invest in either a good croc or two button BP'esque strap though as Asim did above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 All of the above are great suggestions. First you have to decide Chronograph or no Chronograph. That will help you narrow it down. A new one I just got which is getting a lot of everyday wrist time is the 3536 GST Aquatimer (Non-Chrono) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyDee Posted May 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 2006 Cousteau - 44mm. Bigger both in terms of diameter and depth - more weekend wear as it has rubber strap. Yes sir! That's the one, I was thinking of getting the Cousteau or the Portuguese! So, let's say I get a rep of the Costeau or the Portuguese, should I modify it like most people on this form do? The rubber band on the costeau is good quality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadh40 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 I usually prefer my IWC Grand Complication rep for day to day wear as it turns a lot of eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 So, let's say I get a rep of the Costeau or the Portuguese, should I modify it like most people on this form do? The rubber band on the costeau is good quality? I think the rubber band is fine. I was surprised how comfortable this thing is. I love my Cousteau...one of my all time faves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siesta181 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Everyday wear... IWC Slevin, Occasional Wear... BP 5004, thats why i don't have it yet. Still trying to convince myself to get it for weekend wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 I find the Cousteau rubber strap a little stiff to be really comfortable for everyday wear. Part of that is probably wrist size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 You Don't want underwater you want in the sky with IWC ST4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zackb911 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 3717 V3! I wear mine on the bracelet and sometimes a 22mm handmade pilot strap. Slevin is also a nice choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 I just love the look of the 3717 pictured here with Gen Kevlar: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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