In 1986, IWC became the first watch manufacturer in the world to produce a watch in a high-tech ceramic case made of zirconium oxide. This superb material is several times harder, more scratch-resistant and more expensive than stainless steel and is painstakingly milled from a single blank to ensure maximum breaking strength. The ceramic case offers perfect all-round protection for the new Pilot's Watch Double Chronograph, which is limited to 1000 examples. It features a number of discreet highlights: the case, dial and soft strap are matt black, the crown and buttons are made of titanium, the numerals, indices and hands are luminescent white. Only the small permanent seconds hand is finished in eye-catching red, to ensure that it can be read off at a glance. The vertical three-day display, reminiscent of the altimeter in an aircraft cockpit, gives the dial its unmistakable design. A powerhouse with an impressive case diameter of 44 mm, it is driven by a 79230 calibre automatic chronograph movement with the tried-and-tested split-seconds mechanism. The button at 10 o'clock enables the wearer to record intermediate times.
- Limited edition of 1000 watches
- Mechanical chronograph movement
- Self-winding
- Small seconds with stop function
- Day and date indicator
- Split-seconds hand for intermediate timing
- Screw-in crown
- Soft-iron inner case for protection against magnetic fields
- Sapphire glass, antireflective on both sides and secured against displacement by drop in air pressure
- Water-resistant to 60 m
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Reference IW371303
The Pilot's Watch Double Chronograph in stainless steel with black crocodile leather strap.
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Reference IW371319
The Pilot's Watch Double Chronograph in stainless steel with stainless steel bracelet.
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Reference IW378601
The Pilot's Watch Double Chronograph in ceramic with black soft strap
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