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darwin1992 · 28 February 2009, 07:24 AM

Hi guys, proud owner of an Explorer II here but have been sorely tempted by an IWC Da Vinci SL Chronograph. It has a hybrid mechanical,quartz movement by Jaeger le Coultre. Have to say it is just so good looking. Not quiet the ruggedness of the Explorer but have always thought of IWC as a fair rival to Rolex. What do you think?

baxta69 · 28 February 2009, 07:25 AM

IWC have been around a long time and make real good quality watches. If it floats your boat, go for it

Z-Sub · 28 February 2009, 07:25 AM

post some picture for those of us not that familiar with that model.

Rebel · 28 February 2009, 07:35 AM

I'd love to see it. However, it would be hard for me to lay down my Expy II for anything else.

Rolex Lover · 28 February 2009, 07:38 AM

Me too, darwin1992!!!! I would like to see this time piece.

Thanks,
Ahmed

darwin1992 · 28 February 2009, 07:42 AM

have a look at this

darwin1992 · 28 February 2009, 07:44 AM

Its just so cool but so very different form my Explorer. Can't really compare but i do rate IWC and their moverments and think that their look differs so much from the Rolex. A top brand with such a unique movement in the watch

Rolex Lover · 28 February 2009, 07:53 AM

Very nice timepiece!!! Have you already decided to buy it?

ronintt · 28 February 2009, 08:08 AM

Have an IWC aquatimer titanium and I love it. Solid watch

ronintt · 28 February 2009, 08:08 AM

Have an IWC aquatimer titanium and I love it. Solid watch

housemad · 28 February 2009, 08:19 AM

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Very nice watches!!!

housemad · 28 February 2009, 08:22 AM

I prefere the genuine and classic one!!!

Nacelle · 28 February 2009, 08:22 AM

IWC make great timepieces...excellent movements!

housemad · 28 February 2009, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Nacelle

IWC make great timepieces...excellent movements!

Nice watch nacelle

Nacelle · 28 February 2009, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by housemad

Nice watch nacelle

Thanks...

miked · 28 February 2009, 09:18 AM

I love IWC, its a great company. Dont have an IWC.....yet. Just started lusting for the 5001 or the aquatimer, we all know how that ends.

Cato · 28 February 2009, 09:36 AM

Few watches are as tasteful as the IWC. I do, however like my date feature at the 3.

sevykor · 28 February 2009, 10:19 AM

Love the IWC cousteau chrono.

Z-Sub · 28 February 2009, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darwin1992

have a look at this

Date function is certainly great.
I'm not a fan of leather strap since I sweat alot during summer.
It's a pretty looking watch and you should try it on and try the Daytona to see which is better on your wrist.

Andad · 28 February 2009, 11:30 AM

IMO every watch manufacturer has at some time designed some very nice watches and some shockers.
I don't know how much good the response to your question will be to you, having asked it on a Rolex Forum.

The first two watches shown don't do much for me. I have seen nicer, Omega's and JLC's etc.

As for the IWC cousteau chrono, yes, looks ok I suppose (dial is a bit busy) but I would drown trying to work out what it was telling me.

penangite · 28 February 2009, 11:51 AM

IWC make great watches, no doubt. Unfortunately I have too many 'like to have' on my list before IWC such as, in order, Rolex Milgauss GV, SS Daytona Black Dial, GMTIIc then followed by a few Panerai watches.
In brief, 1st Rolex, 2nd Panerai, 3rd IWC.
Anyone share the same interest with similar order?

ROBERT123 · 28 February 2009, 01:58 PM

IWC are very nice watch, but I'm afraid if I buy one, it might just sit in the corner since I prefer Rolex for my daily use.

Lion · 28 February 2009, 03:07 PM

Hey I like the IWC Cousteau Chrono nice looking watch. If your buying I'll take one, let me know so I can send you my address!!! LOL!!!

I6-S54B32 · 28 February 2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

The first two watches shown don't do much for me. I have seen nicer, Omega's and JLC's etc.

The only other (under $10K) watch I'd consider is a JLC. Excellent movements and superior execution of understated style. I must own one one day.

darwin1992 · 28 February 2009, 05:28 PM

To be honest i have never been a rolex fan until i got my Explorer. Always thought the watch maker to have was an IWC. I would never get rid of the Explorer as its a great watch and looks the part but the Da Vinci range of IWC's are so nice. Just a class above most watches. I also love the hybrid movement which fascinates me. Some classy pics on here guys

Trurolexer · 28 February 2009, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darwin1992

have a look at this

Nice watch!!! But quartz is not my type, so sorry.

greenfan · 28 February 2009, 07:24 PM

Me like, especially this one.....

A1000 · 28 February 2009, 08:38 PM

IWC make some great series of watches with some great movements. They are a much lower volume producer than Rolex and have a different style. I have to say I like their pilots watches.

Gasoil4ever · 28 February 2009, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by penangite

IWC make great watches, no doubt. Unfortunately I have too many 'like to have' on my list before IWC such as, in order, Rolex Milgauss GV, SS Daytona Black Dial, GMTIIc then followed by a few Panerai watches.
In brief, 1st Rolex, 2nd Panerai, 3rd IWC.
Anyone share the same interest with similar order?

I feel exactly the same...

But that's why a member of ROlexforums

housemad · 28 February 2009, 11:12 PM

I personnaly dont think IWC is a rival to Rolex, Most people I know who have an IWC had watches like Rolex,Omega,Panerai,etc...before!

I just sold my Big Pilot lately, with regrets...but I want to get a BRM!

28 February 2009, 07:24 AM	#1
darwin1992 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: uk Posts: 31	IWC.. what do you think?? Hi guys, proud owner of an Explorer II here but have been sorely tempted by an IWC Da Vinci SL Chronograph. It has a hybrid mechanical,quartz movement by Jaeger le Coultre. Have to say it is just so good looking. Not quiet the ruggedness of the Explorer but have always thought of IWC as a fair rival to Rolex. What do you think?

28 February 2009, 07:25 AM	#3
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	post some picture for those of us not that familiar with that model. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

28 February 2009, 07:35 AM	#4
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,241	I'd love to see it. However, it would be hard for me to lay down my Expy II for anything else. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

28 February 2009, 08:08 AM	#9
ronintt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Garden of England Posts: 107	Have an IWC aquatimer titanium and I love it. Solid watch __________________ Rolex Daytona white face 116520 V2 Serial, Rolex GMT II C 116710 LN M serial, IWC Aquatimer Titanium IW353803, Panerai PAM 00090 (far too many straps too list!), Omega Seamaster Professional 2531.80.00, Bvlgari Diagono Aluminium AL44TAVD-SLN

28 February 2009, 08:08 AM	#10
ronintt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Garden of England Posts: 107	Have an IWC aquatimer titanium and I love it. Solid watch __________________ Rolex Daytona white face 116520 V2 Serial, Rolex GMT II C 116710 LN M serial, IWC Aquatimer Titanium IW353803, Panerai PAM 00090 (far too many straps too list!), Omega Seamaster Professional 2531.80.00, Bvlgari Diagono Aluminium AL44TAVD-SLN

28 February 2009, 07:25 AM	#2
baxta69 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: davinci Location: suffolk, uk Watch: Rolex & Breitling Posts: 340	IWC have been around a long time and make real good quality watches. If it floats your boat, go for it

28 February 2009, 07:38 AM	#5
Rolex Lover Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Ahmed Keraidy Location: Cairo,Egypt Watch: Submariner 16610 M Posts: 816	Me too, darwin1992!!!! I would like to see this time piece. Thanks, Ahmed

28 February 2009, 07:44 AM	#7
darwin1992 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: uk Posts: 31	Its just so cool but so very different form my Explorer. Can't really compare but i do rate IWC and their moverments and think that their look differs so much from the Rolex. A top brand with such a unique movement in the watch

28 February 2009, 07:53 AM	#8
Rolex Lover Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Ahmed Keraidy Location: Cairo,Egypt Watch: Submariner 16610 M Posts: 816	Very nice timepiece!!! Have you already decided to buy it?

28 February 2009, 08:22 AM	#12
housemad Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: David Location: Montreal Watch: Graham chr.GMT O/S Posts: 373	I prefere the genuine and classic one!!!

28 February 2009, 08:22 AM	#13
Nacelle "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cascadia Posts: 300	IWC make great timepieces...excellent movements!

28 February 2009, 09:18 AM	#16
miked "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Connecticut Watch: speedy, po,rlx gmt Posts: 236	I love IWC, its a great company. Dont have an IWC.....yet. Just started lusting for the 5001 or the aquatimer, we all know how that ends.

28 February 2009, 09:36 AM	#17
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	Few watches are as tasteful as the IWC. I do, however like my date feature at the 3.

28 February 2009, 10:19 AM	#18
sevykor "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 469	Love the IWC cousteau chrono.

28 February 2009, 11:30 AM	#20
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,484	IMO every watch manufacturer has at some time designed some very nice watches and some shockers. I don't know how much good the response to your question will be to you, having asked it on a Rolex Forum. The first two watches shown don't do much for me. I have seen nicer, Omega's and JLC's etc. As for the IWC cousteau chrono, yes, looks ok I suppose (dial is a bit busy) but I would drown trying to work out what it was telling me. __________________ E

28 February 2009, 11:51 AM	#21
penangite Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Mikey Location: Watching World Watch: Rolex & Panerai Posts: 212	IWC make great watches, no doubt. Unfortunately I have too many 'like to have' on my list before IWC such as, in order, Rolex Milgauss GV, SS Daytona Black Dial, GMTIIc then followed by a few Panerai watches. In brief, 1st Rolex, 2nd Panerai, 3rd IWC. Anyone share the same interest with similar order?

28 February 2009, 01:58 PM	#22
ROBERT123 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: robert Location: CALIFORNIA Watch: GMT IIC,SS Daytona Posts: 127	IWC are very nice watch, but I'm afraid if I buy one, it might just sit in the corner since I prefer Rolex for my daily use.

28 February 2009, 03:07 PM	#23
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Hey I like the IWC Cousteau Chrono nice looking watch. If your buying I'll take one, let me know so I can send you my address!!! LOL!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

28 February 2009, 05:28 PM	#25
darwin1992 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: uk Posts: 31	To be honest i have never been a rolex fan until i got my Explorer. Always thought the watch maker to have was an IWC. I would never get rid of the Explorer as its a great watch and looks the part but the Da Vinci range of IWC's are so nice. Just a class above most watches. I also love the hybrid movement which fascinates me. Some classy pics on here guys

28 February 2009, 07:24 PM	#27
greenfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: George Location: Athens Greece Watch: GMT II 16710 Coke Posts: 1,046	Me like, especially this one..... __________________ $C:\Documents and Settings\George.HOME\My Documents\My Pictures\Rolex$

28 February 2009, 08:38 PM	#28
A1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Adrian Location: UK Posts: 953	IWC make some great series of watches with some great movements. They are a much lower volume producer than Rolex and have a different style. I have to say I like their pilots watches. __________________ Rolex 16610LV (2007) PAM 312K (2009) PAM 292K (2009)

28 February 2009, 11:12 PM	#30
housemad Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: David Location: Montreal Watch: Graham chr.GMT O/S Posts: 373	I personnaly dont think IWC is a rival to Rolex, Most people I know who have an IWC had watches like Rolex,Omega,Panerai,etc...before! I just sold my Big Pilot lately, with regrets...but I want to get a BRM!

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