• Apprentice
    21 May 2018, 12:37 a.m.

    Hi IWC fans, 
    I've been a fan of IWC watches for a long time but I've never owned one, I'm currently contemplating buying my first IWC watch. 

    I love the design and look of both the Pilot Chronograph and Portugieser Chronongraph, but I have a small wrist! Is there any similar watches by IWC that are under 40mm?

    Looking forward to hearing your suggestions,

    Regards,
    Fadi

  • Connoisseur
    21 May 2018, 7:21 a.m.

    Hey Fadi.. welcome!!

    chronograph smaller then 40mm probably the older models.. you might get something around 38mm..
    but i am not sure of any current line up with Chronographer that are smaller then 41mm (that is the portugieser chronograph 3714 or 3716)

    But have you try it on? it really does not wear as big as they say... even the 46mm is quite comfortable!! try it first.. you might just start enjoying bigger watches!

  • Connoisseur
    21 May 2018, 7:56 a.m.

    IWC Pilot's chronograph 3706 has a diameter of 39mm. A very nice model produced between 1994 and 2005. With a little bit of searching in the 'net, You can still find one in good condition.

  • Apprentice
    22 May 2018, 5:28 p.m.

    Thanks a lot JiiPee! wow this is actually the IWC Pilot Chrono design I loved the most and in 39mm I found this one www.passions.com.sg/v2/files/imagecache/watermark/files/3266-IWC_0.jpg

  • Master
    24 May 2018, 3:22 p.m.

    Hi, from another person with small wrists: I agree 39 mm is pretty much perfect, but any Portuguese Automatic (even the Perpetuals) are a joy to wear for me. It's also about the width/height balance in my personal experience! Hence, try some models before deciding I'd say!

    Regareds,

    Bob

    PS: and the 3706 is a perfect IWC !!!!!

  • Apprentice
    2 Jun 2018, 2:19 p.m.

    Thanks BBunnik,
    I totally agree the 3706 tend to be on thicker side due to it's smaller width, I doubt that it is any thicker than the other 41 Pilots but as you said the balance is important.

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