3717 or 3777

[wicked]

I like the 3777. It has a bigger wrist presence though it is only 1mm larger. The thin bezel on 3777, like the big pilot's, makes the dial pop out really nice. It's hard to tell from pictures, put a 3717 and 3777 side by side, you 'll know what I mean. I also find the triple date is a refreshing change from the standard valjoux 7750 calendar display with the watchmaker's name printed on top, 90% of the chrono in the market looks like that. (However, I do not think the triple date goes well with mark 17)

Another plus point for 3777 is the new big pilot style strap(minus the rivet)

[abl66340]

I'll chime in and agree with most that the 3717's cleaner look appeals to me more than the 3777.

Cheers,

Austin

[yessir69]

I just bought a new 3717 earlier this week. So that's my vote.

[conquistador]

It's a real tough choice. Here's my take:

Likes of 3717 - Cleaner dial, 42mm diameter (fits my wrist better)
Dislikes of 3717 - NIL

Likes of 3777 - Date display (gotta love that)
Dislikes - Unnecessary minute markers (5, 10, 20, 25...)

If the prices of both watches are very similar, I'd go with whichever feels better on my wrist at the point of purchase. If you are able to get the 3717 at a cheaper price (considerable enough) when compared to the 3777, I'd say get the 3717 instead.

[leongkc]

After a month of deliberation..... the winner is.... the Mark XVI!




Pictured here with my other IWC.

[RickS72]

Congratulations on a really cool and iconic looking watch. What made you decide on the Mk 16 rather than the 3717, was it the braceket?

[leongkc]

There were 4 watches that I was deliberating between: 3717, 3777, 3255 and 3265.

3777
The watch looked too big and overwhelmed my 7" wrist. One main reason is down to the thinner bezel. I do wear a PAM104, but the appearance of the new chrono was just too in my face. The logo on the seconds subdial just seems so wrong to me.

3717
A classic by now and the dial is lovely, well proportioned in every sense. I was looking for a bracelet version, but only just 1 remained with my AD and it is with the strap. Buying a braclet separately is an option. However, after trying it on, I just felt my Portofino chrono sat so much nicer on my wrist. The watch looks fantastic off my wrist, not so good on it.

Mark 16 and 17
I liked the newer watch's size at 41mm, but the 16 sat nicer on the wrist. Also, the 17's triple date is just too gimmicky for me. I liked the classic look more, and there are not many left. The bracelet is lovely, comfortable and the easy adjustment wowed me.

Hence, my final choice was the Mark XVI.

[Robertus]

My two cents:
- the one and only (huge) advantage of the new 43 mm model is the micro-adjust clasp for the steel bracelet, which is an important factor, mainly at larger and heavier watches, like this 43 mm Flieger.
- downs are the triple date window which I will never get used to, the shift of the IWC Schaffhausen writing for the same reason, the extra large dial making subdials seem small, and the dial design reminding me always on one of the cheapest Fortis watches (see link Soubor:FORTIS-Flieger-Chronograph.jpg - Wikipedie ).
Link is in Czech, the first find on Google's "Fortis Flieger".
So all in all the huge downs cannot make me live with the one up of the micro-adjust clasp. Hope this clasp will appear on other series too, e. g. the Aquatimers.
BTW when choosing classic design IWC Fliegerchrono you cannot pass by the ref. 3706 on Mk.I. bracelet - the watch I'm just wearing when typing this. A real classic design and a very, very comfy size and weight. See scan! (Excuse me for the very bad scan quality! The watch has some small dings and dents, but I've purchased it new in 1998 and it was a daily wearer for many years. Calender discs were shifted to black ones.) You can find the 3706 usually only used but some are like new and go for very attractive prices because of this fashion of large watches today.
Hope my post is of some help. Best,
Robert

[SCD]

After a month of deliberation..... the winner is.... the Mark XVI!

I went back and forth for several weeks between the Mark XVI and the 3717 before choosing the XVI and since I've been sure of my choice. It's practical dimensions and simple features just make it more of a "purposeful" design that fits in the with the aesthetic for me. Like you, I got the bracelet, but have been wearing it mostly on a black Hadley Roma 891. The texture of the leather and the white stitches perfectly match the dial. :)

[Broleo]

3717...since I have one with bracelet..Bad ass watch...hehehe