MAJ75 1,013 Posted June 23, 2020 Hi All, I decided to make a rare foray back into the world of reps and made a TD purchase through Mary (feedback elsewhere, but awesome service) for the limited edition IWC reference 377721 Spitfire "Le Petit Prince". Coincidentally as per my "Jackie Chan" this piece was also made in a run of 250 pieces only back in 2017. I'm delighted that the factories chose to replicate both of these pieces based on their low original production runs. After seeing Hugh Laurie sporting a rose gold Spitfire in "The Night Manager" (his was the standard grey faced version) I planned on adding one to my collection, my attention turned to this as I didn't have a blue dial in my collection & I prefer the numerals of the LPP edition. As the community will know ZF Factory are prolific in replicating the IWC catalogue & have done a good job on this one. At 43mm the watch head is heavy & relatively thick which gives it good wrist presence but for my own wrist it is unlikely that I would go bigger. The finishing is fine (if a little grubby on the back of the case, damned macro shots), the dial is beautiful & hard to capture the colour & sunburst effect in photos adequately. Negative things are probably tiny misalignment of days & dates, but the gen photos seem to show striking similarities & I guess the strap could be less squeaky. The aesthetic of the strap is actually pretty good but I will ultimately replace it. Below please see some technical data on the genuine article & some genuine photos mixed with some I have taken of the ZF rendition. 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wires 5,171 Posted June 23, 2020 Beautiful watch and stunning photography Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tribefan 6,770 Posted June 23, 2020 Wow. I was paging thru the first few photos thinking, ok, when is he going to post his own photos, I thought they were stock photos. Superb photography on this. And lovely watch. Rose gold makes this, imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 15,090 Posted June 23, 2020 Gorgeous watch and photos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 1,013 Posted June 23, 2020 32 minutes ago, Wires said: Beautiful watch and stunning photography Thanks Wires, love taking the shots..... 18 minutes ago, tribefan said: Wow. I was paging thru the first few photos thinking, ok, when is he going to post his own photos, I thought they were stock photos. Superb photography on this. And lovely watch. Rose gold makes this, imo. Appreciate the kinds words bud, my photos just illustrate how close the rep is in aesthetic terms....... 6 minutes ago, NCRich said: Gorgeous watch and photos. Always appreciated Sir, I love to share content.....just wish I had more incomings! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simey83 2,266 Posted June 23, 2020 Oh wow! Just stunning!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billywhiz 312 Posted June 23, 2020 Nice rep, great pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 1,013 Posted June 23, 2020 39 minutes ago, simey83 said: Oh wow! Just stunning!!! It’s a really pretty looking timepiece, very photogenic 13 minutes ago, billywhiz said: Nice rep, great pictures. Cheers Bud, appreciated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howitzer 2,052 Posted June 23, 2020 Beautiful watch @MAJ75. Before my rep hiatus I was seriously considering this very model as I love IWC pilot watches and fancied a little gold in my collection. Your review with the usual excellent photography has made me add this to my comeback list..... So, erm, thanks, I think? (PS a brown croc Santoni or Orloff strap on that would take it to another level) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,962 Posted June 23, 2020 Absolutely stunning! Your photos as amazing, and the watch looks incredible. Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 1,013 Posted June 23, 2020 1 hour ago, GC said: Cheers GC, still on hopefully quality over quantity........... 1 hour ago, Howitzer said: Beautiful watch @MAJ75. Before my rep hiatus I was seriously considering this very model as I love IWC pilot watches and fancied a little gold in my collection. Your review with the usual excellent photography has made me add this to my comeback list..... So, erm, thanks, I think? (PS a brown croc Santoni or Orloff strap on that would take it to another level) Yeah I'm gonna change it up mate, trying to avoid the rivet style straps as I don't like that look...the OEM might be the way to go, but £185.....ouch...... 1 hour ago, Del said: Absolutely stunning! Your photos as amazing, and the watch looks incredible. Congrats! Cheers Del, it was your photoshoots & Gazzla's that inspired me to document each arrival....... 24 minutes ago, Nikosaldente said: Oh my...... Should scratch the itch for a while Niko, I just have one more piece to get then I'll be happy enough (for the time being..) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paccbet 7,177 Posted June 23, 2020 Wow those pictures are superb! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM284 1,637 Posted June 23, 2020 That is some seriously sweet photography going on there - great choice! Enjoy wearing my friend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Intresting 22,191 Posted June 23, 2020 So well presented. It could sit quite happily on the IWC website. Well done. and lovely watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thejudge 29 Posted June 23, 2020 I bought exactly the same watch last year amazing. Lume on this is great as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 27,645 Posted June 23, 2020 +1 on every complimentary post above. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 142 Posted June 23, 2020 Stunning watch and we have also found a replacement for Gazzla Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 5,299 Posted June 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Moondustesp said: Stunning watch and we have also found a replacement for Gazzla Even @Gazzla would admit those shots are @Baldrick’s level... Bravo again on the superb pickup @MAJ75 Absolute next level photography! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Not That Rich 22 Posted June 24, 2020 WOW, that is lovely and great pictures Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 1,013 Posted June 24, 2020 13 hours ago, BadApple said: IWC nailed this one mate.... 13 hours ago, paccbet said: Wow those pictures are superb! Many thanks Bud....... 13 hours ago, BM284 said: That is some seriously sweet photography going on there - great choice! Enjoy wearing my friend Thanks Brother, subject matter made pictures easy! 13 hours ago, Intresting said: So well presented. It could sit quite happily on the IWC website. Well done. and lovely watch. Thanks for the kind words mate..... 12 hours ago, thejudge said: I bought exactly the same watch last year amazing. Lume on this is great as well. I must add a lume shot! 12 hours ago, RussP said: +1 on every complimentary post above. Appreciated Sir 12 hours ago, Moondustesp said: Stunning watch and we have also found a replacement for Gazzla I still look at his shoots regularly mate & was fortunate he gave me some tips before he left...... 10 hours ago, GC said: Even @Gazzla would admit those shots are @Baldrick’s level... Bravo again on the superb pickup @MAJ75 Absolute next level photography! I hope to keep learning GC! 1 hour ago, Not That Rich said: WOW, that is lovely and great pictures Cheers Bud! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BravoDelta 24,145 Posted June 24, 2020 That's a stunner! +1 on the ZF IWC's. Nice buy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanArgon 1 Posted October 16, 2020 Simply Wonderful piece and superb photography - For a long while I thought this post was all about the Gen Watch shown in Catalogue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
