MAJ75 920 Posted January 26, 2017 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,380 Posted January 26, 2017 Oh, that's very nice! Great pics too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikosaldente 630 Posted January 26, 2017 Stunning watch and superb photos! Enjoy wearing it in good health! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdog 1 Posted January 26, 2017 If thats the stock AR, I am very impressed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxindebox 461 Posted January 26, 2017 Lovely mate I've fancied one of these for a while myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 920 Posted January 26, 2017 Oh, that's very nice! 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 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....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,244 Posted January 26, 2017 Fantastic pics pal and a stunning watch wear it well and often Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 920 Posted January 26, 2017 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paparolf 45 Posted January 26, 2017 Great looking watch mate, and superb pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,714 Posted January 26, 2017 Gorgeous watch and pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 920 Posted January 26, 2017 Great looking watch mate, and superb pics. Gorgeous watch and pics. Thanks Gentlemen, I can't believe my rep wants list is now blank........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
digger2 0 Posted January 26, 2017 Congrats, lovely dial and hands and great photos! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 4,379 Posted January 26, 2017 Stunning photog sir... Really beautiful IWC. Enjoy it often Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkGlass 83 Posted January 26, 2017 Fabulous looking watch and great pics too am sorely tempted myself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 920 Posted January 26, 2017 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................ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnPilot 1 Posted January 26, 2017 looks fantastic, enjoy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 134 Posted January 26, 2017 Now that is stunning. I think another is added to the list. Enjoy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimuc 3 Posted January 26, 2017 It looks like a stunner. Wear in good health buddy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 920 Posted January 26, 2017 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............... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ej0304 0 Posted February 2, 2017 Nice watch! Does the chrono work well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
royalhunter 0 Posted April 11, 2017 excellent first choice for an IWC! should consider the Big Pilot range next ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanArgon 1 Posted May 11, 2017 Mind sharing which TD and does the Chrono work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 920 Posted May 11, 2017 Mind sharing which TD and does the Chrono work? This came from Mary. The chrono is fully functional...but I never use it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davesjourney 27 Posted May 11, 2017 Oh sweet Jeezus, that is one nice looking piece!! Me want Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 920 Posted May 11, 2017 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.................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites