2 Discussions and CommentsMember since Oct. 30, 2011
I talked with IWC sales man today. It is said that Pilot's Watch Chronograph is not using ETA 7750 calibre anymore but using SW calibre. Is that true? Thank.
Joe_Z Wrote:I talked with IWC sales man today. It is said that Pilot's Watch Chronograph is not using ETA 7750 calibre anymore but using SW calibre. Is that true? Thank.
No, it is not true. I checked last month with the head of Product Management at IWC, and none of the flight watches will use Selita base movements. Those will be used in the Portofino line, but not the flight watches.
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Michael Friedberg Wrote in reply to:
Joe_Z Wrote:I talked with IWC sales man today. It is said that Pilot's Watch Chronograph is not using ETA 7750 calibre anymore but using SW calibre. Is that true? Thank.
No, it is not true. I checked last month with the head of Product Management at IWC, and none of the flight watches will use Selita base movements. Those will be used in the Portofino line, but not the flight watches.
João --I think that it depends on the reference number of the Aquatimer model. If I recall there's a discussion about this in the archives. If you have your model number I'll try to check if the archives don't answer you.
João --I'm not sure, since it would depend on the date of production. Originally, IWC made all the movement modifications but more recently ETA does this to IWC's own specifications. The net result should be identical.
The other thing to keep in mind is that IWC assembles the watch, which includes "casing up" the movement and adjusting it as necessary.
is not using ETA 7750 calibre anymore but using SW calibre. Is that true?
Thank.
No, it is not true. I checked last month with the head of Product Management at IWC, and none of the flight watches will use Selita base movements. Those will be used in the Portofino line, but not the flight watches.
Regards, Michael
mfriedberg@iwcforum.com
Last edited: 5 April, 2012 - 19:53
Thank you Michael!! It's much clear now :)
João
Regards, Michael
mfriedberg@iwcforum.com
Last edited: 5 April, 2012 - 19:53
The reference number of my Aquatimer is AQUATIMER CHRONO-AUTOMATIC IW376704 - SS and Rubber Strap ORANGE & BLUE BEZEL.
Regards - João, From Brazil
Last edited: 8 November, 2011 - 23:52
Regards, Michael
mfriedberg@iwcforum.com
Last edited: 5 April, 2012 - 19:53
Thank You Michael.
João
Last edited: 9 November, 2011 - 14:32
Thank You Michael.
João
The other thing to keep in mind is that IWC assembles the watch, which includes "casing up" the movement and adjusting it as necessary.
Regards, Michael
mfriedberg@iwcforum.com
Last edited: 5 April, 2012 - 19:53