New Spitfire (3878) or Pilot Chrono (3777)?

**clew84** · May 30th, 2012

I am going to get one of these great watches but going back and forth on each. There are things I like about both of them. Your vote, pros and cons appreciated as food for thought. Thanks!

**jnelson3097** · May 30th, 2012

I went with the Spitfire, I just prefer that dial color over the new 3777.

**slashd0t** · May 30th, 2012

The new 3777 just doesn't sing to me... I say Spitfire..

**CH-dmath** · May 30th, 2012

I like both watches but it's not a fair fight. The Spitfire is incredibly beautiful in the metal. Add to that an in-house movement with 68 hour reserve and it's no contest IMO. If it had a display back it would be just about perfect.

**kmlin1981** · May 31st, 2012

Spitfire! In-house movement (if you are into such stuff) and ardoise dial. Looks fantastic in both bracelet and brown 'gator strap.

**Leonine** · May 31st, 2012

Pictures?

**dontblink** · June 4th, 2012

spitfire all the way!

**timefleas** · June 4th, 2012

You asked for pros and cons and your only substantive response was a reference to the in-house movement of the Spitfire, suggesting that by being in-house, this somehow makes it better than anything else--an argument I have never bought for any manufacturer--I prefer simply to look at how good the movement is, in and of itself--and from that perspective, both are excellent. I am not a fan of chrono functions (does anyone really use them?) and when I need to time something, I use my stand alone stopwatch. So, I wouldn't buy either (and thus have an Ingenieur, instead)--but of course my needs, and desires are likely quite different from yours, and just as likely, so are all the other posters here responding to your question--you alone know what is best for you.

**mfserge** · June 8th, 2012

I find my 3878 a bit too long for me, I'm actually considering listing it this weekend :( it just doesnt sit right on me, my 5001 wears so perfect but the 3878 doesn't.