Go or No go for a Fliegerchronograph 3741

Hi everyone,
I need help! I’m thinking of buying my first IWC, a Fliegerchronograph 3741 (1995-98), and I would need some help to decide if it’s a good watch or not.

I have tried to search on the internet but couldn’t find anything and that’s why I’m ask this question. All I would like to know if it’s a nice watch or not. Do not want my first IWC to be a disappointment.

When I’m looking at chrono24 can I see there is not many of these watches on the market, is this because they break or because people choose to keep it?

I know it’s a pretty large question but just a sentence or two would be great.

Thank you for the help!

Thank you Tonny!

When the watch was at the IWC, they switched all the parts they thought needed changing so I have a 2 year warranty on their service so hope it will keep a few years. But now I'm one step closer to a decision :)

A nice watch and the bracelet is one of the most confortable, I have ever worn.

Just some hints:

The electronic module is the weak point of this model.

Some electronic components age in the course of time und the solder joints loose contact.

So, many of these watches need an electronic module exchange.

But, those modules are expensive.

A high invest, compared to the moderate prices of these watches.

Regards

HEBE

Thank you Hebe!

Must say that owning a fine watch is not an easy thing, everything and nothing can happen in the coming years. It's such a beautiful watch but I dont want to put € 1900 on something that does not hold or will involve repairs. The watch has just been to the IWC for a full service but it's not guaranteed that it will hold.

What do you think, is 1900 € a good price? Only managed to bargain down € 50: P

We're non-commercial here so pricing is not an issue at least not online. That can be handled offline between forumers.
What Hebe stated I agree that Electronic is the weak point in the long run. When I started to go for my first IWC watch more than 13 years ago I was lurking at this model for price reasons too. In the end I fortunately put some money on top and went for the all mechanical Mark XV then which I kept quite some years.
I know that you have to invest some more for an all mechanical watch but I think it's worth it.
But what a watch is worth to one person differs quite a bit. In the end you have to be happy with the result.
Of course there are market prices which you can find out when you check out different web sites where the used models are for sale.

Well this is definitely a go for you. I love this and I am a proud owner. Elucid Gent has more tips and advices on choosing a watch