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The New Pilot Bracelet

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  • last reply by killamist666 30 Aug 2015
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    Frank Ettin
    Connoisseur 255 posts
    19 Jun 2012, 2:49 a.m. 19 Jun 2012, 2:49 a.m.
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    I was fooling around with my camera the other day and took these shots on my new 3777 on the bracelet to show the micro adjustment.

    i95.photobucket.com/albums/l142/fiddletown_2006/IWC%20Spitfires%203706%203255/DSC01198.jpg

    i95.photobucket.com/albums/l142/fiddletown_2006/IWC%20Spitfires%203706%203255/DSC01196.jpg

    i95.photobucket.com/albums/l142/fiddletown_2006/IWC%20Spitfires%203706%203255/DSC01194.jpg

    i95.photobucket.com/albums/l142/fiddletown_2006/IWC%20Spitfires%203706%203255/DSC01192.jpg

    Then I took these photos to answer a question on another forum about how removing or adding links worked.

    i95.photobucket.com/albums/l142/fiddletown_2006/IWC%20Spitfires%203706%203255/DSC01213.jpg

    i95.photobucket.com/albums/l142/fiddletown_2006/IWC%20Spitfires%203706%203255/DSC01212.jpg

    Thought you all might be interested.

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    Mr. David Hills
    Master 694 posts
    19 Jun 2012, 3:07 a.m. 19 Jun 2012, 3:07 a.m.
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    Very interesting for me re the 3777 & bracelet adjustment mechanism. Thanks for sharing Frank.

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    Nelson Herring
    Master 2723 posts
    19 Jun 2012, 7:06 a.m. 19 Jun 2012, 7:06 a.m.
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    Wow, the engineering that goes into this bracelet is amazing.
    IWC is not cutting any corners on bracelets these days, it seems.
    Thanks for the pictures-

    Nelson

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    Waimar
    Connoisseur 191 posts
    19 Jun 2012, 7:06 a.m. 19 Jun 2012, 7:06 a.m.
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    Very interesting indeed!
    Thanks a lot for sharing!

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    Cinq
    Master 5431 posts
    20 Jun 2012, 7:47 p.m. 20 Jun 2012, 7:47 p.m.
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    Thank you very much for the detailled pictures. The micro adjustment system looks great.

    I had never seen a picture from all the parts of a bracelet link removed so thanks for showing that here!

    Kind regards,

    Clemens

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    8541
    Master 4485 posts
    20 Jun 2012, 9:16 p.m. 20 Jun 2012, 9:16 p.m.
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    I am wearng mine this week and Find myself in a country wherenthe temprature is north of 28 degrees Celcius by day - and that micro adjustment is great - I'm using it daily.

    Great pictures of a fantastic bracelet.

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    Frank Ettin
    Connoisseur 255 posts
    21 Jun 2012, 3:56 a.m. 21 Jun 2012, 3:56 a.m.
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    And thank you all for the kind words.

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    Mr.
    Apprentice 6 posts
    28 Nov 2012, 5:59 p.m. 28 Nov 2012, 5:59 p.m.
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    @Frank_E -
    Awesome phhotos! Quick question though: I recently acquired a 3717 bracelet and was wondering if you could give me a quick rundown on adding/removing links.

    Thanks so much!

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    Mr. Alan Ross
    Master 5742 posts
    28 Nov 2012, 6:33 p.m. 28 Nov 2012, 6:33 p.m.
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    Thanks for the photos. I like the Pilot bracelet even if it is not the traditional way to strap a Pilot watch. I'd like to try one on my BPP.

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    Mr. Kevin J. Devine
    Master 2227 posts
    28 Nov 2012, 6:39 p.m. 28 Nov 2012, 6:39 p.m.
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    Thanks for sharing, very interesting, and great photo job.

    Kevin

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    Mr. Jeronimo Guimaraes
    Master 1043 posts
    28 Nov 2012, 8:46 p.m. 28 Nov 2012, 8:46 p.m.
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    Thanks, Frank.

    Very nice photos and very elucidating post.

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    Mr. Kit Tsoi
    Graduate 37 posts
    29 Nov 2012, 9:38 a.m. 29 Nov 2012, 9:38 a.m.
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    Thank you.
    Very educational - learnt something new today.
    Btw nicely composed photos.

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    Mr. Chris van Ryswyk
    Connoisseur 211 posts
    29 Nov 2012, 10:14 a.m. 29 Nov 2012, 10:14 a.m.
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    Nice photos, gives me second thoughts about a bracelet!

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    Greg Chalk
    Master 2077 posts
    29 Nov 2012, 12:45 p.m. 29 Nov 2012, 12:45 p.m.
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    Does anyone know whether the actual buckle is able to be fitted to the bracelet of the 3717 bracelet, giving the 3717 the micro adjustment facility?

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    Frank Ettin
    Connoisseur 255 posts
    29 Nov 2012, 6:03 p.m. 29 Nov 2012, 6:03 p.m.
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    archpopoy has written:

    @Frank_E -
    Awesome phhotos! Quick question though: I recently acquired a 3717 bracelet and was wondering if you could give me a quick rundown on adding/removing links....

    The 3717 bracelet is, I believe, a little different. But it's basically just a matter of (1) using one of the brass punches to push in on the little button on the back of the link, and while holding it in, (2) use the other brass punch to push the pin at the side of the link out the other end.

    i95.photobucket.com/albums/l142/fiddletown_2006/IWC%20Spitfires%203706%203255/DSC01690.jpg

    i95.photobucket.com/albums/l142/fiddletown_2006/IWC%20Spitfires%203706%203255/DSC01687.jpg

    i95.photobucket.com/albums/l142/fiddletown_2006/IWC%20Spitfires%203706%203255/DSC01695.jpg

    i95.photobucket.com/albums/l142/fiddletown_2006/IWC%20Spitfires%203706%203255/DSC01684.jpg

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    Mr. Chris van Ryswyk
    Connoisseur 211 posts
    30 Nov 2012, 10:44 p.m. 30 Nov 2012, 10:44 p.m.
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    Well that is as clear as it can get ! great photos !

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    Mr.
    Apprentice 6 posts
    4 Dec 2012, 6:41 p.m. 4 Dec 2012, 6:41 p.m.
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    Frank_E has written:
    archpopoy has written:

    @Frank_E -
    Awesome phhotos! Quick question though: I recently acquired a 3717 bracelet and was wondering if you could give me a quick rundown on adding/removing links....

    The 3717 bracelet is, I believe, a little different. But it's basically just a matter of (1) using one of the brass punches to push in on the little button on the back of the link, and while holding it in, (2) use the other brass punch to push the pin at the side of the link out the other end.

    i95.photobucket.com/albums/l142/fiddletown_2006/IWC%20Spitfires%203706%203255/DSC01690.jpg

    i95.photobucket.com/albums/l142/fiddletown_2006/IWC%20Spitfires%203706%203255/DSC01687.jpg

    i95.photobucket.com/albums/l142/fiddletown_2006/IWC%20Spitfires%203706%203255/DSC01695.jpg

    i95.photobucket.com/albums/l142/fiddletown_2006/IWC%20Spitfires%203706%203255/DSC01684.jpg

    AWESOME!! Thanks so much Frank!

    Cheers!

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    Mr. Jared Surdin
    Apprentice 8 posts
    12 Jun 2015, 1:08 p.m. 12 Jun 2015, 1:08 p.m.
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    Would you have similar pictures for the 3777 bracelet, I could use some help in how to add a link. Thank you very much!

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    Mr. Robert Dr. Timár
    Connoisseur 516 posts
    12 Jun 2015, 9:59 p.m. 12 Jun 2015, 9:59 p.m.
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    Awesome pics about an awesome feature. I wonder when it will hit the Aquatimer Chrono bracelet too - it is even more important on that watch.

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    Mr. Jurijus Komisarovas
    Connoisseur 127 posts
    12 Jun 2015, 10:53 p.m. 12 Jun 2015, 10:53 p.m.
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    Beautiful images and very informative post.

    Thanks
    JK

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    Mr. vincent penhale
    Graduate 41 posts
    30 Aug 2015, 5:44 p.m. 30 Aug 2015, 5:44 p.m.
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    Great pics and useful information too
    regards Vince.

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