I know your post says you're looking for a newer IWC, but if you like the styling of the Mark XII and Mark XV, they're 36mm and 38mm respectively...maybe those might work better for your tastes? Here's my two. I have a 7.0inch wrist.

 

I know your post says you're looking for a newer IWC, but if you like the styling of the Mark XII and Mark XV, they're 36mm and 38mm respectively...maybe those might work better for your tastes? Here's my two. I have a 7.0inch wrist.

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Yes! Very nice, and saw some 3760's? on eBay too. Thinking about it.

You can still get the newer Pilot's in 36mm as well:

(from their website)

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Lugs on those still look really tall. Honestly, I'm sort of in love with these and would love to be able to pull them off:

 

You can still get the newer Pilot's in 36mm as well:

(from their website)

 

Can't comment on your specific sizing details. I can provide this tidbit - I didn't think I could do a BP before I tried it on my 7.25 wrist. I'm also tall (6' 3") so that helps overall as well. It looks big in pics, but in a full length mirror it actually looked fine so I went for it. I think you'll have to try on in person to get the overall sense. Sometimes it's more than just wrist circumference - it's wrist shape and your overall size/height as well.

 

Can't comment on your specific sizing details. I can provide this tidbit - I didn't think I could do a BP before I tried it on my 7.25 wrist. I'm also tall (6' 3") so that helps overall as well. It looks big in pics, but in a full length mirror it actually looked fine so I went for it. I think you'll have to try on in person to get the overall sense. Sometimes it's more than just wrist circumference - it's wrist shape and your overall size/height as well.

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That looks perfect on you, love it!

I see a spot of overhang there, but it looks normal. The 39 spitfire has a 50mm lug to lug.. wondering now if I could maybe get away with it. Going to try one and see I guess. No harm and all that.

 

I have a small wrist and the Portuguese seems fine to me - however in saying that I would aim for 36-38mm watches (or how Omega calls it 'midsize') watches

 

Having a small 6.3" wrist size, 48mm is the lug-to-lug magic number for me, and that's why I've kept these two (new) IWCs

 

My wrist is 7 inches around, flat on top, here's the 36mm and 39mm pilots . . . dunno if I could do the 39 at 6.5 inch wrist

 

A Big Pilot is a statement - and it's no problem if the lugs are a bit too wide for the wrist. IMHO


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Pilot Petit Prince on my 6.75 wrist

 

I would suggest going to an AD and try them on. That way you can decide yourself what fits your wrist the best. That being said the 3706 Chrono (39mm) is a great looking watch and there good deals for pre owned ones.

 

IWC Portofino automatic 40mm on 6.5 inch wrist.

 

That looks absolutely perfect. The lug to lug on those is around 47mm would you say? Definitely looks smaller than the pilot watches. Maybe 0.5mm thinner too?

 

9.5 mm thick makes it my thinnest watch by far. I can't find the lug to lug listed but yes it is shorter than 50mm certainly. The dial has a silver dust sparkle that's hard to catch in photos. The crystal AR is as good as the pilot line. Movement is an IWC modified sellita sw-300, but thanks to that, my watchmaker only charges $150 to service it.

 

I think you need to go to a dealer or boutique and try then on.

 

The IWC Pilot Mark XVIII Petite Prince at 40 mm fits my 7" wrist quite nicely. If you're not a movement snob, I highly recommend looking at this one. It's firmly in my permanent collection. The blue dial really needs to be seen in person to be appreciated; preferably under various lighting conditions. I'd love to get a Big Pilot, but am afraid it wouldn't fit my wrist so well.

 

The IWC Pilot Mark XVIII Petite Prince at 40 mm fits my 7" wrist quite nicely. If you're not a movement snob, I highly recommend looking at this one. It's firmly in my permanent collection. The blue dial really needs to be seen in person to be appreciated; preferably under various lighting conditions. I'd love to get a Big Pilot, but am afraid it wouldn't fit my wrist so well.

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It's the style of the watch I'm into, not the movements. It could be powered by a Huawei microchip for all I care if it made the watch more accurate and cheaper to service. I'd prefer that actually if it made the watch slimmer. Blasphemy I know!

You're pulling that off beautifully, but I see a touch of overhang. Acceptable to my tastes for you, but you've got half an inch on me overall, I just don't think I'm getting away with it. Was supposed to hit the dealer this lunchtime but was too busy. Hoping next Sat or Sunday I get a chance.

 

I have larger wrists and am wearing the smallest Pilot of the newest production. However, I'd love for a Big Pilot to gobble my wrist.

For me, as far as Pilots are concerned, a touch of lug over hang is fine. That's my personal preference and likely a unique one.

I say screw it, if you like the design, get the watch. I can't describe how much I love looking down and seeing this dial. As well as knowing it was carefully assembled and produced by IWC. It's such a meticulous and capable timepiece.

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That's where I'm at too.. just being able to look down at that dial would give me immeasurable joy every day. For me it's not a fad either, I've been loving IWCs for maybe 12 to 15 years now, but affording one all those years ago wasn't even thinkable. Also I'm at an age now where I can be thinking about having things to pass on one day.

Saw a photo today, really inspired me. Brilliant way to dress the watch down, through I am coming round to the idea that many of the models you guys are posting up of your watches aren't that dressy or flashy to begin with.

 

No one has a small 5.75" wrist like mine..
Tried on it, love it, wear it!
who cares!

 

Looks good!

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I really would suggest trying it for yourself. I have a 6.5" wrist, although fairly flat, and my Mark XVIII doesn't overhang at all. Having said that, in images it looks like it does overhang, you really can't judge from photos.

 

Here is a 40mm, 43mm and 46mm models sitting on my 7" wrist. There is a difference but not too substantial.....

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For some reason I think the 43mm looks like it fits best! Must be the angles! All look ace though

 

6.26 -ish wrist. 38 mm Mk XV.

 

42mm 3713 on my 6.75'' wrist.

 

42mm 3713 on my 6.75'' wrist.

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Love this model too much, if I could pull a chrono sized IWC off I definitely would. Congrats. It's weird that 42mm doesn't look big on you, looks just right. Is the lug to lug on it maybe the same as the 40mm's in the posts above, around 50mm?

 

You gotta try 'em on to know. My 6.5" wrist with a 40mm LPP.

 

Definitely go for the 36mm pilot

 

Lovely but very dressy looking, not quite what I was after!

 

This is a BP on my 6.8 inch wrist. I think it works because my arms are long enough. Proportion is something to consider. I'm a 6 ft 195 pounder and just happen to have small wrists and ankles. If I was under 5' 10" I don't think I could pull it off.

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Don't think so much - wear the watch you like the most!

I know a German watchmaker with 6.5" wrist wearing an original Laco pilot watch in 55mm. And this watch looks brilliant at his small arms.


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Really not the best pic, super grey and moody here today. But here's the Spitfire on my 6.3inch wrist (yep re-measured and it's gotten smaller as I've lost around 5 kilos recently!).

Honestly, I love looking at the watch, and wearing it I can tell it's not flashy or ostentatious, but it didn't make me love it. I think khaki just isn't a colour that's very appealing generally when worn so it's not pulling any heart strings. Not best at explaining it, but worn it doesn't make me think, yeah, I'll be dropped 4 grand on this and it's THE watch. Funny as all photos made me think it's grail, even when not worn, just looking at it, it's lovely.

Watch actually looks small in person, photos really deceiving. If I see on on my wrist in the full size mirror, it looks a bit cute and neat because the small size. Totally didn't expect that.

Need some wrist time with the Mark XVIII heritage next, but looks like this will go back unless I see someone else has changed the strap to something that makes me go yes!

 

Really not the best pic, super grey and moody here today. But here's the Spitfire on my 6.3inch wrist (yep re-measured and it's gotten smaller as I've lost around 5 kilos recently!).

Honestly, I love looking at the watch, and wearing it I can tell it's not flashy or ostentatious, but it didn't make me love it. I think khaki just isn't a colour that's very appealing generally when worn so it's not pulling any heart strings. Not best at explaining it, but worn it doesn't make me think, yeah, I'll be dropped 4 grand on this and it's THE watch. Funny as all photos made me think it's grail, even when not worn, just looking at it, it's lovely.

Watch actually looks small in person, photos really deceiving. If I see on on my wrist in the full size mirror, it looks a bit cute and neat because the small size. Totally didn't expect that.

Need some wrist time with the Mark XVIII heritage next, but looks like this will go back unless I see someone else has changed the strap to something that makes me go yes!

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Initially I shared some of those same observations.

A lot of pictures make the dial appear very sterile, however in person, the dimensions of the dial and it's configuration create a much different feel. For me, it feels more like a field watch.

When I first saw the watch it looked small to me. My eight inch wrists gobble up the 39mm case diameter. Now that I have had the watch on my wrist for 30 days, it doesn't feel small at all. It's perfect.

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After more time to reflect.. I much prefer the Mark XVIII models to the Spitfire (even though the face is nearly the same). They look more mature and stylish. The Spitfire has a slightly toyish but precious look to it on the wrist in person. Something not captured well in images. Just ordered in a Bell & Ross, going to compare it to the Spitfire side by side at the weekend and decide. I'll get some pics up, hopefully better quality than that above!