I wanted to try a bracelet for my iw371702 and since it is an older model the original bracelet isn’t available new anymore (at least I couldn’t find one).

I therefore bought a non branded aftermarket one from China. These are typically for the petit prince but is

I was disappointed to see that it doesn’t fit!

It appears the lug holes are too far forward and so whilst the end sections do fit flush when held in place, when using spring bars fitment is very off.

Do I assume that the order…

Aftermarket IWC bracelet doesn’t fit my older Spitfire Chronograph!?

Hi all.

I’m contemplating a Petit Prince Mark XVI Pilot, and I have a few questions about WR. During summer I spend a fair bit of time around water. Nothing too energetic – pool cleaning and gentle frolicking as old folks do.

I know the WR is a low rating – can it handle splashes and shallow immersions? I’m not free diving, but I don’t want to worry about it if I forget I have it on and get in the water.

Thoughts?

IWC might be famous for it’s watches that are worn in cockpits and on boats, but IWC’s dive watches are just as breathtaking as the rest of the collection. Here you can show off your IWC dive watch!

Just wondering if the 6 bar rating on the pilots are really ok for surface level swimming/ showering etc?

I’ve bought a steel bracelet for my spitfire chrono and it would be nice to not worry about water.

Thanks

… Help me pick one, that is.

With an abundance of of bias, I think we we call all agree that IWC makes some compelling, handsome, and excellent watches. I’ve long enjoyed my 500401 Big Pilot and I’m on the hunt for a Pilot Chrono Le Petit Prince. And recently, I stumbled upon the Aquatimer and was immediately taken. The blocky case, the SafeDive protrusion, the bezel action, and the dial all speak to me. It’s my kind of watch.

I come to the IWC experts in search of help. I know the…

Down the Aquatimer rabbit hole. Help…

All I can say is that pix don’t come close to showing how gorgeous this watch is (nor does the crappy camera on my 4 generation old iPhone).
It’s stunning in the sunlight.
And it’s so thin.
And I love the bracelet.
The butterfly clasp looks gorgeous, almost like there is no clasp at all, but it’s too fiddly for me.
I have the micro-adjust clasp coming in a few weeks.
I really must give a shout out to Leonardo Jewelers in Metuchen, NJ, and Joshua who got me an awesome deal.
I got the watch…

Finally got my Grail

IWC’s most rugged toolwatch, the Ingenieur. Show us your pictures!

Hold your horses! It’s not a crazy question. The IWC Mark XV mesh bracelet, 19mm, is rare as a hen’s tooth. They never come up for sale. I’ve been in touch with a watchmaker here in NYC who has located the 18mm of this same, I think for the earlier Mark XII. We haven’t discussed a price yet but it won’t be cheap.

My question is this: what are folks’ thoughts on asking him to modify (he does have the skills) the end links to fit my 19mm case? Is that a good/bad/adequate idea?