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Photo review: New 2016 IWC 3777-09 by ZF factory with Prof AR crystal

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Phantomtech

Hi all,

 

I always loved the style of the 3777 Pilot's watch but I really disliked the 3 date window. When the new 3777 was announced by IWC and they eliminated the 3 dates in favor of the single date I just waited patiently for the factory to get this right.

 

This is another great watch by ZF, looks like they pretty much got almost everything right (in my eyes)! The day and date font could've been a bit more perfect but I really don't notice the slight difference in thickness on the wrist. Maybe I will try to source the gen datewheels to really perfect this.

 

Steve installed an AR crystal like I prefer on all my black dialed watches and now the dial looks even more amazing!

 

I ordered a strap from Jacob but this is honestly the best quality rep strap I ever saw. I love the way they put in the effort to rep the Santoni pattern and orange back, it even feels pretty good on the wrist. I am using a ZF deployant buckle with the strap instead of the standard pin buckle that comes with this watch since the deployant just looks that much better.

 

Anyway, enough talk. On to the photos:

 

 

Here is the Gen:

 

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And here is the awesome rep:

 

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Moondustesp

The strap does look good to be fair and the dial really pops with the AR. Watch looks awesome enjoy :)

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Stewart

Very sharp looking watch! Enjoy!

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cmann_97

Any info on how to get in touch with Steve for AR? .... much appreciated!

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coldplayer

What a beauty. Very nice indeed.

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Cleebeauregard

Is that really the stock rep strap??? Damn, it looks great-- I've got the gen Santoni of this strap, and this bastard looks the business! Now I'm pissed that I spent $$$ on the Santoni, lol.

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Lt. Dan

Great looking rep strap. Is this strap a 22 mm ?

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Phille30

Wow that really stands out for a black face watch

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gran

Thank you for posting this 3777 ZF factory photo review Phantomtech :beer2:

 

Q: I guess there is no in depth review of this 3777 ZF factory version?

 

Q: I see this is listed as V6F version by dealer is that different from ZF factory? or do several factories make this version just like the first version of 3777?

 

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bbb

Which ones better for this watch Zf or v6?

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gran

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Not sure, This is my V6F.

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hwlexus

very nice watch. Hope to buy one soon.

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The astromaster

Love it

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splke

Love it

you on a fucking wind up you twat ?

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JohnCocktoastin

Aw, shit on a stick! Man, if I have one complaint about this site it's that it gets me spinning around like that damn 1/6th seconds fuyoutwat hand on that JLC that other newb was just asking about. Like, 20 times already I've researched and compared and checked with TD's bc I made up my mind about the next rep I'm getting, and then I stupidly go wandering thru the review sections and I find something like this and :drool: :drool: :drool: all over my keyboard. Damn that is a beautiful Pilot. Now this HAS to be my next watch! Definitely. Unless...

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JohnCocktoastin

Love it

This. :wacko: Haters gotta hate, trolls gotta troll. At least he's not SkankHunt42.

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Prelude79

Crap! I was looking at the XVI and now this pops up along! This is killing me. I can't get the XVI with a metal band...but this looks fantastic!

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Diver Dave

It's funny, but after wearing Gen Rolex for decades and now a bunch of other things, one of these (actually the older 3777 with the triple-date) has become my favorite every day watch. I like it so much as a working pilot that I have thought about buying a Gen, but the fact is that the rep is so good I'm asking myself "why bother?". It's well built, looks absolutely wonderful, is waterproof, accurate, and just has the right wrist-feel. It's a keeper. Great review. 

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Diver Dave

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Earlier version at work where it belongs. Funny, as a pilot working 7 days at a time, I never realized how useful having the day displayed  is. 

 

 

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Pesman

Had one of these as soon as it came out and am not disappointed - it's a cracker!

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capricho

Here’s my newly acquired version in blue: it is gen; not a rep. The rep looks every bit as good as the real deal. 
 

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