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And I must say that the feeling of IWC steel case is better than the Hamilton.
Aug 26, 2021,20:25 PM
On the other side Hamilton is light and you don’t feel it on your wrist as IWC.
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Which one would better serve me?
By: Thomas_3 : August 26th, 2021-16:37
As watch guys we all contemplate our next purchase. I want another pilots watch and am considering one of these two. Big price difference, but do I actually gain anything by opting for the higher priced option? Any big difference in case material, etc.? P...
The way I see it...
By: India Whiskey Charlie : August 26th, 2021-19:43
For an extra $3000+ you get: 1) Two more millemeters 2) A date 3) Less power reserve (42 vs. 80) 4) Automatic 5) A less unique looking watch
And …
By: Cpt Scarlet : August 26th, 2021-21:05
38mm perfect size !
I have looked at the IWC …
By: Cpt Scarlet : August 26th, 2021-21:33
I have other watches but decided that the Hamilton was a useful addition to use in specific circumstances. The size is excellent and offers a lot of enjoyment without unnecessary fuss.
Get the Hamilton first
By: Flanker : August 26th, 2021-20:22
And then see how you feel about it. If it does not speak to you ( I have one and I think it is one of the best budget field watch options), then give the IWC a chance, of course it is a good one if you are looking for simple tool watch assuming price is n...
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By: Flanker : August 27th, 2021-15:04
I agree with this too
By: VinnieD : August 27th, 2021-07:07
Agreed that the price-quality ratio is not great on the IWC but you mostly get a better case finish. The Hamilton feels a little flimsy but remains a great option
Timekeeping, maybe?
By: mkvc : August 26th, 2021-21:50
If you are the old-fashioned type who likes watches to be accurate, it is possible that IWC has an advantage.
I am not sure about that...
By: India Whiskey Charlie : August 26th, 2021-21:58
I've had dozens of IWC's with all kinds of movements and the most accurate of them all still deviated 10-15 seconds per day and that was not an in-house movement.
Good point! 👍
By: India Whiskey Charlie : September 8th, 2021-03:03
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