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    IWC Pilot Timezoner

    I had a couple of hours to kill in Zurich yesterday so wandered down Bahnhofstrasse to look at some watches. I'd been interested to see the new IWC Timezoner Chronograph ((IW395001) in te flesh so popped into the IWC Salon.

    Sorry for the crap iPhone pics.

    Timezoner by 1mgs, on Flickr
    Timezoner by 1mgs, on Flickr
    Timezoner by 1mgs, on Flickr

    I really liked the timezone feature, but it does seem to wear big!

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    Yep looks far to big, I really like IWC but the sizes put me off.

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    Far too much going on, and its a tad large

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    Way too small. What was IWC thinking when they released such a tiny watch?

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    i don't mind large watches but in combination with such a busy dial it seems cluttered ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by drury View Post
    i don't mind large watches but in combination with such a busy dial it seems cluttered ...
    It looks like one of those huge Seiko Tunas viewed from the top, but then it has long lugs! Current IWC is a train wreck.

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    IWC Pilot Timezoner

    Quote Originally Posted by JP Chestnut View Post
    Current IWC is a train wreck.
    Oh I don't know...I wouldn't say all their current range is a train wreck. I love my Annual Calendar...




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    Quote Originally Posted by Watchfreek View Post
    Oh I don't know...I wouldn't say all their current range is a train wreck. I love my Annual Calendar...




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    Definitely every watch they make isn't bad. However, compared to the Mark XV, 3536, 3713, 3227 era - many fewer good watches.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JP Chestnut View Post
    It looks like one of those huge Seiko Tunas viewed from the top, but then it has long lugs! Current IWC is a train wreck.
    Big IWC fan, but I agree. A lot of their recent watches look a mess, and combined with lack of in house movements puts me off. Good job they have made so many good watches in the past!


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    Quote Originally Posted by berin View Post
    it does seem to wear big!
    It’s completely ludicrous :)

    Also an IWC fan, but aside from the Mk line there is little to interest me in their current range (aside from one or two models with complications I cannot afford).

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dan88 View Post
    Big IWC fan, but I agree. A lot of their recent watches look a mess, and combined with lack of in house movements puts me off. Good job they have made so many good watches in the past!


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    Although this is apparently an in house movement.

    The only plus side to it being big is that I could actually read the city ring, which I can't on a lot of world timers.

    But as other have said, maybe just too much going on. Did it need to have a chronograph as well, I wonder?

    I did really like the city ring, just press and rotate to change the time zone, and it copes with summer time.




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    Quote Originally Posted by berin View Post
    Although this is apparently an in house movement.

    The only plus side to it being big is that I could actually read the city ring, which I can't on a lot of world timers.

    But as other have said, maybe just too much going on. Did it need to have a chronograph as well, I wonder?

    I did really like the city ring, just press and rotate to change the time zone, and it copes with summer time.


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    It isn't something I would buy - it seems to me that it is one of IWC's more niche products and so not intended to appeal to the masses.
    The size is probably necessary in order to fulfill its intended function, from both a visual perspective and perhaps to accommodate the mechanicals.

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    It does look a bit too big, the city ring could do with a mm or two shaved off I'd say.

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    Another clown sized watch. When will the manufacturer's learn?

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    Hideous

    Such a shame to see the brand disintegrate. IWC used to be such focussed simple watches with nothing to try to prove.

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    Wow no no no....what are IWC doing? It's huge and far too busy. Bring back the classic design....Please!

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    I don't have a problem with the size. But I find that bezel horrifying.

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    Not a fan of that at all. I'm sure the size will be fine for some, but one of the things I like about IWC is their ability to make simple dials very appealing. This one just has far too much going on for me

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    Quote Originally Posted by o u t a t i m e View Post
    I don't have a problem with the size. But I find that bezel horrifying.
    But the way the bezel works is fabulous!


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    I do like that annual calendar - lovely dial colour too - what size is it case diam?
    Only thing I would change about it is the day and month - maybe cos I'm Scottish lol but it seems counter intuitive to have them not the other way around ie the day first then the number and lastly the month.
    Quote Originally Posted by JP Chestnut View Post
    Definitely every watch they make isn't bad. However, compared to the Mark XV, 3536, 3713, 3227 era - many fewer good watches.
    - - - Updated - - -

    Like a breitling navitimer that's been on the steroids......

    Quote Originally Posted by proby24 View Post
    Another clown sized watch. When will the manufacturer's learn?

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    the irony is that no one will buy it and in future years it will become sought after as a rare model lol - ah such is life...

    Quote Originally Posted by Dan88 View Post
    Big IWC fan, but I agree. A lot of their recent watches look a mess, and combined with lack of in house movements puts me off. Good job they have made so many good watches in the past!


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    Quote Originally Posted by RustyBin5 View Post
    the irony is that no one will buy it and in future years it will become sought after as a rare model lol - ah such is life...
    Maybe if it were a Rolex, but this will always be an undesirable watch IMO. There are simply too many huge and unattractive IWCs for this particular one to develop a following.

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    That's just too much - and I own an IWC pilot so am usually a fan

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