IWC

Nothing deep to offer here, I just wanted to toss in a little post in praise of the original Fliegerchronograph, which is in a sense my favorite watch in my collection. It's not the most valuable watch I own, by a long shot, and it certainly has less 'hor...  

And I feel very similarly to you .. It’s not the most expensive watch in my collection, but absolutely one of my favourites and will never leave. ...  

I've been 'off' natos lately but I might have to give one of those a try.

I usually have it on either the bracelet, or a leather strap - but mix it up every once in awhile

I'll stop myself right there! For me, it's my gaggle of Seiko watches. It's the lens through which I evaluate the value aspect of our hobby. Thank God for other aspects!!! I've always liked the 3706. From an IWC pov, my 3706 equivalent would be a Mark XV ... 

Agreed about that era of IWC. I've currently got one other from the same period: Just another 7750, I suppose, but from a construction standpoint, this Aquatimer feels even more impressive than the 3706. (But I still don't love it as much) ...  

That I could not find in the current IWC watches. Classic size, built like a tank, super legibility despite many functions and indicators. Timeless design. Even better with the pilot bracelet , which is one of the most comfortable bracelet I know, plus a ... 

It's pretty amazing how thin that bracelet is while being so robust. Most modern bracelets from this level of brand (IWC, Omega, Rolex) have that smooth solidity, but are too thick for my taste. This one hits it just right.

I share your feelings about another 7750, my Sinn 103 which I strapped on this week after a long break: Would love to add an IWC at some point but getting a flyback is my no.1 priority when funds allow! ...  

The elabore, chronometer grade in my 103 is one of my most accurate watches, I can wear it for weeks without feeling the need to adjust it. I bet IWC is the same. It looks good too, if a bit too thick. That and the rotor wobble are its most famous (minor)...  

And I've always admired this Sinn! The question is: do I have room in my collection for one when I already own a 3706 and a Speedy?

...the 3706 scratches a significant portion of the WIS-itch. It comes as close as one can get to a Speedy without being a Speedy! But alas, it is not a Speedy. You need BOTH. Stay strong! ...  

as long as I have a watch collection, I'll have a Speedy. But I'd keep the 3706 even if I gave up my watch collection!

It is hard to beat the no-nonsense IWC design of the 1990s. My only concern with the 3706 is the rotor wobble of the Valjoux 7750. I owned an IWC GST titanium chrono 3707 w the same movement and found the wobble quite annoying. Maybe this is less of an is... 

It definitely is less pronounced than it was in the Portuguese Chronograph I used to own, as you say, because of the heavier case. But I don't dislike the wobble!

To the point that I always wondered why anyone would even bring it up in a negative way.

In the case of IWC, I would choose that movement over they newer in-house 69xxx or 89xxx calibers.

You wrote something many of us will ask to ourselves at a day. Why collecting many watches and also expensive watches, while your most beloved watch is the only one you need? We’ll, that’s the best question you can ask yourself. First, we are on a journey... 

My restlessness was at least comprehensible to me before.

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It has the strange characteristic to have the most stable value I have ever seen - second hand, it has been flat for 20 years! Maybe buyers do not keep them for a long time. The combo with the bracelet is top: I nearly pulled the trigger several times.

That one wears a bit too big for me to be happy with it, but looks like it works just fine for you. I did used to own another IWC rattrapante, though... Quite a bit thinner in the manual wind version--this case is no thicker than the 3714's. ...  

accompanying me on a train ride from Osaka to Tokyo a couple of summers ago. You're right about the 3712. What an awesome watch. It did not get its due during my ownership. Eventually I sacrificed it for a JLC Geophysic, which I sacrificed for a Lange Sax...  

I have the Tribute to the IW3706 - the IW377724: ...  

Why get the tribute when you can own the original?