Champthekid
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I love the 3705.
Jan 16, 2023,16:31 PM
and settled for the modern interpretation because the originals in original condition are so hard to find in complete sets at a price I wanted to pay.
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3705 Returns From Looong Service
By: Steve E : January 14th, 2023-23:09
I am thrilled to have back my 3705 Fliegerchronograph, a watch I truly love. It was an interesting service experience The watch went for complete service early last July via an AD and was to take 10 - 12 weeks, later updated to mid-September return. At th...
If the case is ceramic…
By: myles721 : January 14th, 2023-23:27
I read that as there was a structural defect in the case or “black attaché case damaged upon inspection…so sorry Mr. Bond”…
Yes.
By: Steve E : January 15th, 2023-01:35
It would seem it had to be structural if they were unable to seal the case. But I *think* you raise a question whether the case could have been damaged in service. As a watch person I'd love to have been able to talk to the watchmaker/tech who was involve...
It Was Included.
By: Steve E : January 15th, 2023-03:40
I only learned about it when I saw the service papers.
Reason for service?
By: gmark2800 : January 15th, 2023-00:25
Wasn't this watch released in the last couple years? Did your watch have a mechanical problem?
By: btinl : January 15th, 2023-07:03
Did they change the dial and hands? No longer tritium.
Good observation.
By: Steve E : January 15th, 2023-19:10
The dial and hands were updated back in 2014 during a previous service at IWC. Also updated the crystal to A/R - the original plain crystal had a teeny chip. I considered changing the authenticity from original carefully. In the end I concluded returning ...
By: btinl : January 15th, 2023-19:28
Did they return the tritium parts?
No, they won't return any parts...
By: India Whiskey Charlie : January 16th, 2023-00:50
Especially if they are tritium coated. Most manufacturers will tell you that hands get destroyed when removed and will need replacing. That said, a watchmaker I used was always able to reuse the original hands, so if you have a vintage piece, you might co...
This was my 6th IWC service experience.
By: Steve E : January 15th, 2023-19:24
Overall I've found communication to be a weak point with IWC service more than once. I figure I am at least 2 or 3 steps removed from the person actually doing the work and that complicates it. On the other hand, it's good they were able to make this repa...
I love the 3705.
By: Champthekid : January 16th, 2023-16:31
and settled for the modern interpretation because the originals in original condition are so hard to find in complete sets at a price I wanted to pay. ...
Very nice! 👍
By: India Whiskey Charlie : January 19th, 2023-16:35