India Whiskey Charlie
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The only thing that's climbing at IWC is prices...
Say what you will about Kern, many old timers would rather have him than the current CEO. That said, much of the Richemont brands are mostly complying with the corporate demands which may or may not be to our individual liking's. It's all about lifestyle rather than fine horlogerie.
A classic pilot chronograph 3717-01
This was my first quality/ Swiss watch. I have had it ~14 years. It was a daily watch for a few years. Over time it has gotten less and less wrist time. Not for lack of enjoyment, but I wear my trusty omega to work most days, so my other watches fight for...
When you say bigger...
... do you mean 43 mm? That's only 1 mm bigger than yours. Today, IWC has both 41 and 43 mm cases for the various pilot chronograph models. Soon, they are releasing some bigger >45 mm models but I don't have exact details on those.
Following 3717
I believe was 3777-01 (honestly may be wrong ref #, I'm no expert here). These model fell flat for me as the case was 1mm bigger at 43mm, the date window had 3 exposed dates, and the iwc logo was in the subdial. To me, this dial just looked off. Then I be...
An unmatched iteration. Movement aside, I don’t like the newer ones.
Georges Kern really demolished the brand. They slowly climb back but there still is a long way to go.
The only thing that's climbing at IWC is prices...
Say what you will about Kern, many old timers would rather have him than the current CEO. That said, much of the Richemont brands are mostly complying with the corporate demands which may or may not be to our individual liking's. It's all about lifestyle ...
Totally get your point but I think he does better than his predecessor. Sizes decrease, back to in-house movements.
Doubt anyone would want Kern back. I mean the decision to make the Aquatimer and Ingenieur more generic… he must have been surrounded by yes-men!