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Getting a cheeky one in before CNY.....welcoming my first IWC (a little pic heavy)

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So after sitting high on my wants list for most of last year & coming extremely close to ordering the SWF version, I finally pulled the trigger on my first IWC the 3714 (brand new slim movement/case version from ZF).

 

It was my first order in quite some time from a TD & having used most of the usual suspects I decided to try Mary, who lived up 100% to her excellent reputation. Thanks to the senior members here for it was you who gave me the confidence to use her.

 

In something of a game of russian roulette I ordered this almost adjacent to the CNY shutdown, but pleased to say it transitted quickly without problems to the UK.

 

I had decided some time ago that the SS case gold numerals was the one for me. For some reason the versions listed seem to come with a stock brown leather/alligator style strap, on my request Mary kindly got the watch with a black strap as I prefer that match up.

 

A further note on the subject of straps having done copious amounts of reading I had already sourced a gen spec real alligator in navy blue with a normal buckle. I am just not a fan of the deployant fastening be it IWC or Breitling etc. I actually think the supplied strap is ok but it doesn't in anyway bring the piece to life like the genuine gator.

 

As you can see below this piece is breathtakingly beautiful & so photogenic, for me it nails the smart dress watch brief down to the ground. Moving forwards I can feel a gen purchase coming on as the design is right up in my top 5.

 

ZF have done a cracking job with the replication, the casework & dial are stunning.

 

Drawbacks? As noted elsewhere the rotor is noisy as hell which is a shame but I can live with it.

 

I am delighted that it has met with my expectations & I'm sure that it will maintain its place in the weekly rotation.

 

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Del

Oh, that's very nice! :thumbsup2:

 

Great pics too!

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Nikosaldente

Stunning watch and superb photos!

 

Enjoy wearing it in good health!

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jdog

If thats the stock AR, I am very impressed.

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Foxindebox

Lovely mate :clap:

 

I've fancied one of these for a while myself.

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MAJ75

Oh, that's very nice! :thumbsup2:

 

Great pics too!

 

Cheers Del, its started a new love affair with IWC!

 

Stunning watch and superb photos!

 

Enjoy wearing it in good health!

 

Thanks a million my friend, really pleased with this one.

 

If thats the stock AR, I am very impressed.

 

Stock AR indeed, ZF did a great job.

 

Lovely mate :clap:

 

I've fancied one of these for a while myself.

 

I wouldn't hesitate mate, I love the white dial with black sub dials too.......

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splke

Fantastic pics pal and a stunning watch wear it well and often

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MAJ75

Fantastic pics pal and a stunning watch wear it well and often

 

 

Many thanks Squire, this baby loves the camera lens so I had to indulge her!

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Paparolf

Great looking watch mate, and superb pics.

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NCRich

Gorgeous watch and pics.

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MAJ75

Great looking watch mate, and superb pics.

Gorgeous watch and pics.

 

Thanks Gentlemen, I can't believe my rep wants list is now blank........

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digger2

Congrats, lovely dial and hands and great photos!

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GC

Stunning photog sir... Really beautiful IWC. Enjoy it often ;)

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DarkGlass

Fabulous looking watch and great pics too am sorely tempted myself

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MAJ75

Congrats, lovely dial and hands and great photos!

Stunning photog sir... Really beautiful IWC. Enjoy it often ;)

Fabulous looking watch and great pics too am sorely tempted myself

 

Thanks for the kind words guys, it will be in the rotation for a long time................

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JohnPilot

looks fantastic, enjoy

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Moondustesp

Now that is stunning. I think another is added to the list. Enjoy ;)

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Jimuc

It looks like a stunner. Wear in good health buddy.

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MAJ75

looks fantastic, enjoy

Now that is stunning. I think another is added to the list. Enjoy ;)

It looks like a stunner. Wear in good health buddy.

 

Thanks a million chaps, it'll be a keeper...............

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ej0304

Nice watch!

 

Does the chrono work well?

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royalhunter

excellent first choice for an IWC! should consider the Big Pilot range next ;)

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alanArgon

Mind sharing which TD and does the Chrono work?

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MAJ75

Mind sharing which TD and does the Chrono work?

 

This came from Mary.

 

The chrono is fully functional...but I never use it.

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Davesjourney

Oh sweet Jeezus, that is one nice looking piece!!

 

Me want

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MAJ75

Oh sweet Jeezus, that is one nice looking piece!!

 

Me want

 

It is absolutely stunning mate, just about to order another colour/version of the same watch....................

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