IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph IW377709 is a classic pilot at its best from the Schaffhausen manufacture. The black dial, steel case and characteristic chronograph system create a very subdued configuration that is perfect as an everyday watch.
The case is 43 mm in diameter, so the model looks best on medium and slightly larger wrists. At the same time, its classic colors mean that despite its considerable size, the watch is not overly flashy.
This is one of the biggest advantages of IW377709 for me. It is sporty and has a typical aviation character, but remains very universal. It can be easily combined with both everyday outfits and more formal styling.
The black dial strongly refers to classic on-board instruments. Large white Arabic numerals, clear hands and a characteristic triangle at 12 o’clock ensure excellent readability.
The dial also shows the day of the week and the date. In addition, the chronograph allows you to measure time in hours, minutes and seconds, and the small seconds has a stop function.
The case is 43 mm in diameter and 15.4 mm thick. Convex sapphire glass with anti-reflective coating on both sides is used. Moreover, the glass has been specially protected against displacement during a sudden pressure drop.
Typically for classic IWC Pilots, there is an additional soft iron case inside. Its task is to protect the mechanism against the influence of magnetic fields. This solution strongly emphasizes the utilitarian, aviation DNA of this model.
Inside is the automatic caliber IWC 79320. The mechanism offers approximately 44 hours of power reserve, operates at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and has 25 jewels. It consists of 240 parts.
The caliber is responsible for displaying the hours, minutes, small seconds, day of the week, date and operating the chronograph measuring time up to 12 hours. It is a proven design that suits the everyday nature of this watch very well.
From the factory, reference IW377709 was offered on a black Santoni calfskin strap. The classic black strap additionally calms down the entire design and fits perfectly with the black dial.
IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph IW377709 belongs to an earlier generation of Pilots and is currently in the IWC archival collection. In my opinion, that is why it is an interesting proposition for people who prefer the brand’s more classic design.
The offered copy comes from 2017. The set includes all original boxes and documents.
Very good condition. Only minimal traces of use are visible.
