- IWC Question

IWC Question

Hi all,

I know we do not have an IWC forum so I thought to post this here.

Can anyone tell me the difference between the IW371713 (basic pilots chrono) and the IW371431 (Portuguese Chrono-Automatic). Having seen both in an AD lately I am lead to believe that they share the same basic movement, except that the pilots chrono has day / date and an extra register (and the anti-magnetic cage).

Is this the complete difference? And if it is why is there a premium on the portuguese chrono- the pilots chrono has a beautifully finished case and bracelet and the dial quality seems similar.

I already have 3 IWCs and had thought to add another one to my collection to celebrate my wedding in August and just want to make a more informed opinion (both have different attractions to me and I am undecided which one "speaks" to me more).

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By: boulderben : May 14th, 2008-03:11

I've owned both

By: SJX : May 14th, 2008-05:55

And I am certain it is a pricing strategy to reflect the higher position of the Portuguese line in IWC's collection, as opposed to any significant intrinsic difference. - SJX

Agree, SJX

By: amanico : May 14th, 2008-06:34

Thanks SJX...

By: andrewG : May 14th, 2008-09:22

...in your opinion which offered better value (difficult to define I know!) Honestly I thought the pilots chrono had a much better case machining and the bracelet (while nothing special) was well made. In tandem with the obvious benefits of the day-date I...

...sorry guys, but please bear with me... The Ingenieur series,... do they contain ETA based movements or JLC based movements? Or am I confusing this with the VC Overseas? Or am I just wrong?