Winter Bound - Which Watch

I am off on Friday for my winter adventure holiday to Canada.

Three years ago, under similar circumstances, my Pilots Chrono 371701 withstood the test exceptionally well - allowing me to record times for the day trips well at ambient temperatures ranging from from -35 °C to 20 °C.

This time I have a couple of other watches to consider bringing to share the adventure. The GST Aquatimer (steel) and Cousteau Divers (non chrono).

Should I stick with the Pilots chrono or take an Aquatimer with me ?

Andrew

Pilot Watch my choice

Andrew, why test the gods? It has been extremely cold in North America this winter and since the 3717 has already made the grade why change?. Just my thoughts. In any case, take some pictures to post and have a great time. Kevin

Whatever fits your fancy....

An IWC will withstand the elements better than a human. Go with the one or two that you feel good about.

Bill

Dear Andrew...

I live in Canada and actually own three IWC :
-Portuguese 5001-07
-Spitfire chrono 3706
-Ingenieur Ti 3227

All three perform very well in any weather ( 30 to -30 C), except the croco strap of the Portuguese on rainy or very hot days. So, feel free to wear any of your watches. But, may I suggest the BP? and if you expect some snow bath, maybe the Cousteau AT will be at home too.

Regards,
Jean

A perfect excuse to buy an Ingenieur LOL

While you can still get one....
But if not, I'd take an Aquatimer, with all the snow around some water tightness would be good too.

Have yourself a super vacation Andrew!

1. Mine is heading to Zermatt soon. nt

Yes I know...have fun you two ,-)

Conditions are looking good!

I always take my GST AT on adventure ...

... holidays. Have a great time, Andrew. In two weeks time I shall be in South Africa on my holiday which will include a few days safari.

Take both, Andrew!...

One gives you an extra timing capacity and the other has superior waterproof capabilities. That sounds like the perfect combo for a winter adventure in Canada!

Best regards,
Jim

I would be inclined to take an AT of some

description............... it can then accompany you from the slopes to the hot tub and later on to the bar.
Have a great trip Andrew!

Another vote for the Aquatimer

Hi Andrew,

A steel bracelet can be very cold so why not wear your Aquatimer on the rubber strap?

Enjoy your holiday,

Clemens

GST! Enjoy your holiday Andrew! nt

Aquatimer

I'll go for an AT.
cheers
BAS

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Any IWC will do Andrew

I would be more concerned about your outerwear though.

Argiris

GST AT: sporty and dressy enough for any holiday.

Have a safe trip.
Ross

Plus 1... As IWC said..

The only expedition proof watch....

Why not your VC Ingenieur?

As long as you keep the watch at your wrist and under the sleeve of your coat much of the time, the temperature shouldn't be a problem. Why not this understated beauty?

Kind regards,
Paul, wearing half sister steel VC Pilot's watch

Whatever you like, Andrew

I'm sure all of them withstand those conditions very well. A great choice though. I only have the Pilot's chrono for this kind of stuff and wouldn't hesitate a second to take it.
Have a fun holiday and be back in good health again,
Tilo

Andrew - that's what we call...

....a high class problem. Of course, any of your contemporary IWCs will serve you well. They are resistant to moisture, temperature changes, and whatever else (snowballs?) you might throw at them.

Wishing you an enjoyable trip.

Best,

David

1 (nt)

another vote for GST Aquatimer

Simply because I took mine to go skiing in Japan and it dealt perfectly with -20 C up on the mountains and 40 C in the onsen - admittedly mine is titanium on a rubber strap but I suspect steel might just survive as well ...

Enjoy whatever you wear - and do.

D.

Winter Bound - Which Watch

Definitely a job for an Ingenieur. I've worn my 3725 dog sledging in the Norwegian mountains at temps as low as -40 and on Svalbard in the depths of winter. The watch has even (accidentally!) been into the arctic sea from which it emerged in better shape than it's owner. This underrated chronograph hasn't missed a beat and remains astonishingly reliable - it can go anywhere I can. Have a good trip!