b16a2 Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 As a massive fan of IWC, it has just dawned on me that I don't currently own one. I was chatting with Demonslayer about watch collections the other day, and he mentioned the 3717 to me.....and now I think that this one might be the one to add to my collection. My question is....what is the dial colour like? I have seen some pictures where it appears black, some where it looks grey, and some where it looks like a browny/grey (usually in direct sunlight) I would really appreciate any input on this from people who have the V3 as this is the one I am looking to buy. Addiotnalyl, feel free to post your 3717 porn here for us all to drool over Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Here's what my EL looked like a few days ago... It is now conveniently broken down into a bunch of parts, hopefully to have a Swiss heart beat soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 On Gen Kevlar: Yes, EL version Chief's Double AR Swiss motor and wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted June 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Beautiful! Ubi, your dial looks darker, whereas Vlydog's looks slightly greyer. Is this due to the lighting, or were the later dials lighter in appearance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Old EL 3717 with: * Chieftang double AR * Ziggmeister dial+hands lume (removed plastic indicies) * Genuine ETA 7750 movement + DDWs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 I think it's partially due to the lighting; different angles and what not. I should also note that I don't have an AR'd crystal in my pic; vly's is, I believe. Both are EL V1, I think; since my dial is uncassed, I can try and get you a pic snapped of it au naturel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Lume shot: **Note: My white sub dial hands are lumed, and I like it that way. But, the gen doesn't have lumed sub hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted June 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 I think it's partially due to the lighting; different angles and what not. I should also note that I don't have an AR'd crystal in my pic; vly's is, I believe. Both are EL V1, I think; since my dial is uncassed, I can try and get you a pic snapped of it au naturel... Cheers Ubi that would be much appreciated! @Chieftang - what an incredible 3717 you have there! You really took my porn posting request literally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Yeah.. chief's is amazing! The quintessential 3717 rep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sander Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 The V3 dial is actually very very dark grey, just like the gen. The funny thing is that it appears to be a little brown under the standard AR. I have the gen dial and also this one seems to be brown under the crystal. This is not the case when you hold the dial in you hand so for some reason the blue crystal makes it brown Just waiting for a AR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted June 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 The V3 dial is actually very very dark grey, just like the gen. The funny thing is that it appears to be a little brown under the standard AR. I have the gen dial and also this one seems to be brown under the crystal. This is not the case when you hold the dial in you hand so for some reason the blue crystal makes it brown Just waiting for a AR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sander Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Cheers Sander, this is good news I found this happened with the UPO dial too, but the gen doesn't go like that under the same conditions. If the 3717 has similar characteristics as the genuine that's good enough for me! Although the standard AR on the V3 is really good, I would always give it to Chief for a new coating. I'll post some pics as soon as my crystal is back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
concepta Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Old EL 3717 with: * Chieftang double AR * Ziggmeister dial+hands lume (removed plastic indicies) * Genuine ETA 7750 movement + DDWs Chief..are those pics shot in a lightbox? Looks really professional! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Concepta, just a couple quick camera phone snapshots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
concepta Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Concepta, just a couple quick camera phone snapshots. As if ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest asim Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 A must have! Jakub AR, Swissed out movement and DW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
concepta Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Gen 79320 movement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Mine was on the wrist all day even for my daily run real camera phone snap A realy great watch and keeper for any collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 concepta- hothotHOT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyaudi42 Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Does it get any better.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhitesox Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Heres mine with the new AR coating from repgeek member Ajoesmith; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff g Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Here's what my EL looked like a few days ago... It is now conveniently broken down into a bunch of parts, hopefully to have a Swiss heart beat soon... Just pretend that Ubi's photos of his EL version are the same as mine, and my post will be just as cool. EL's 3717 is da kine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meh784 Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 I love this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 I miss mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 I still need to blacken out that yellllowwww thread.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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