New Pilot Watches out at Ion boutique

[roguehog]

I am refering to both watches in bracelets. 3717 is $7600 in leather, $9600 in bracelets. Prices where quoted by IWC at Ion.

Ah I see thx for the clarification. So that means the leathe versions of the 377 p7 will be below 10k. About 8600? So it's a 1k increase from the 3717. Not that bad lah.

[roguehog]

Local AD. Was in hong kong last weekend and after discount, local AD is still cheaper then hong kong AD by at least $300.

List price of the bp in hkg is cheaper. (hkd113,000 or sgd18,833). But discount offered is only 10%. much lower than sg AD.

[jaegerman]

Just went in for a look and saw that some of new pilot watches are in. Mark XVII, Pilot Chrono and Worldtimer are here. New Pilot Chrono listed at $10200.

Still waiting for Spitfire Chrono

Wow...the price increase for the new pilot chrono is quite a lot...but it is not unexpected la. This happens for many brands too. Whenever they launch a newer model to replace the older model, their price will increase by quite a bit. Hmmm...I think the older IWC pilot chrono 3717 preowned value will increase also since it is discontinued and the newer pilot chrono is so expensive with only a little bit of differences and still using the same movement.

[roguehog]

Was just at the iwc ion boutique this afternoon. The 3777 in leather strap is $8500. $900 hike over the 3717.

Btw, the spitfire flyback is sold already at $15000. Okay fess up! Who boughtnit? Show pics!

[lthg25]

Wow...the price increase for the new pilot chrono is quite a lot...but it is not unexpected la. This happens for many brands too. Whenever they launch a newer model to replace the older model, their price will increase by quite a bit. Hmmm...I think the older IWC pilot chrono 3717 preowned value will increase also since it is discontinued and the newer pilot chrono is so expensive with only a little bit of differences and still using the same movement.

The price increase is acceptable 9600 to 10200, prices are before discount.... increase in 1 mm diameter...

[Dfive]

15k is before discount. But if can get Bp at 12k then it's a no brainer.
The jump in price fir the spitfire is cos of the switch from valjoux to in-house movement. But can't accept the steep price hike of the pilot chrono.

The ETA/Valjoux 7750 base movement one can purchase for USD $485 and USD $675 depending on the finishing quality...... It does make me wonder where the cost of watches with NON manufacture movements goes !!!
Companies selling watches using this Calibre in the SGD $8-10K + range is silly..... and I'm staring at Breitling, Panerai, and IWC amongst others here....... talk about fooling the market

[fluegas]

Wonder how much are the Mark XVII?

[lthg25]

New Spitfire chrono out at Ion. With bracelet listed at 16700. With leather list at 15000. Really a big jump on the current model. The new model uses in house movement with a power reserve of 68 hrs. It looks really nice in the flesh but the price is really a put off.

[roguehog]

New Spitfire chrono out at Ion. With bracelet listed at 16700. With leather list at 15000. Really a big jump on the current model. The new model uses in house movement with a power reserve of 68 hrs. It looks really nice in the flesh but the price is really a put off.

I guess it's their way of generating interest in that particular model. The spitfire chrono had never been as popular as the pilot chrono. I reckon they are putting an in-house movement to garner interest. That's why the pilot chrono is still running on valjoux. Just my take.

[lthg25]

I guess it's their way of generating interest in that particular model. The spitfire chrono had never been as popular as the pilot chrono. I reckon they are putting an in-house movement to garner interest. That's why the pilot chrono is still running on valjoux. Just my take.

Given the case is the same for both new models, with the in house movement for the Spitfire Chrono, does a 6K difference really justify it? Would have bought it if the price was the same as the new pilot chrono.

[roguehog]

Given the case is the same for both new models, with the in house movement for the Spitfire Chrono, does a 6K difference really justify it? Would have bought it if the price was the same as the new pilot chrono.

I'm not standing onnthe same side of the fence as richemonte. But in-house movement has always commanded a higher retail price. That's the norm. Justification is really dependent onnthe consumer. Just my take.

[ravikiran]

Can someone please advise the price of the Big Pilot worldtimer and where can i get the best discount. thanks

[lthg25]

Can someone please advise the price of the Big Pilot worldtimer and where can i get the best discount. thanks

The watch name should be Pilot’s Watch Worldtimer. Big pilot is a totally different watch. As for the Worldtimer, don't think AD have them yet so the only place you can get them now is at the boutique at no discount.

[ravikiran]

any idea of the pricing?? i am at the HKG airport - IWC boutique quoted 76000+ hkd approx 12000 sgd.!!!!
also on my way to south korea - doubt prices will be competitive there- never been there before - any ideas ?

[lthg25]

any idea of the pricing?? i am at the HKG airport - IWC boutique quoted 76000+ hkd approx 12000 sgd.!!!!
also on my way to south korea - doubt prices will be competitive there- never been there before - any ideas ?

Boutiques are never a good place to get any discounts. Prices at boutiques should be controlled world wide and don't vary that much. Why not wait till AD get them and you can easily get a 20% or more discount from them.