2021 Watches & Wonders: IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Blue Dial Replica (Low Price)

2021 Watches & Wonders: IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Blue Dial Replica (Low Price)

Speaking of IWC, it always gives people a domineering and tough feeling. In many people's minds, it is synonymous with the "Pilot" watch brand. The pilot series has contributed to a large extent the IWC left such an impression. With the closing of the 2021 W&W Haute Horlogerie Exhibition, all new products have also appeared. Behind the shining halo of the new product, this slightly understated brand new IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Blue Dial replica (ref. IW388101) is the most universal watch in my mind.

Ref. IW388101 replica

41 mm Case

Following the formula used on the new Spitfire Chronograph replica in 2019, IWC introduces an updated IWC Pilot Chronograph Blue Dial watch replica in a smaller 41mm case size along with a few other very important updates. This is actually 2mm smaller than the existing generation, the IW3777 replica, with a 43mm diameter. But the biggest change to the Pilot’s Watch isn’t the design, which remains almost unchanged but on a smaller scale. 

There are other updates to the case. The reduced size means a smaller diameter and a slimmer profile of 14.5mm (minus 1mm). The water-resistance is beefed up from 60 to 100 metres. This reduction in size and increased WR makes it a proper all-rounder, fit for virtually any wrist in virtually any circumstance.

Ref. IW388103 replica

Classical Dial

The familiar characteristics of IWC Pilot’s Watch replica are still there, with a highly legible dial consisting of contrasting markings and hands over a sunburst-brushed blue or green dial – no classic black dial available for the moment. The smooth dial is broken up into the typical 6-9-12 layout for the chronograph function, with sub-dials decorated with a concentric pattern. The small seconds is relocated to the bottom sub-dial while the others act as the 30-minute and 12-hours counters. The day and date windows remain at 3 o’clock, indicated by black markings on white discs. 

Caliber IWC 69385

The column-wheel caliber IWC 69385 inside comes from the same family of chronographs used in IWC's Portugieser replica line. At 46 hours, it has an extra two hours of power reserve over the current 43mm offering with the 79320 caliber. The watch is engineered to ensure that the crystal stays in place in the event of rapid pressure loss, bringing peace of mind to a small but significant group of potential customers: Fighter jet pilots who risk cockpit depressurization. 

This new movement is undoubtedly a major selling point of the new 41mm flight gauge. For this reason, the pilot series changed the solid back cover design and introduced the back-through glass back into the pilot series for the first time, which shows that IWC is proud of this movement. At the same time, it also helps to enhance anti-counterfeiting features. In addition, there is another detail that is easy to be overlooked. After consulting the official website parameters, we found that the waterproof level of the new 41mm flyometer has been upgraded from 60 meters to 100 meters. The slight improvement can be described as both beautiful and practical, which is enough to testify the sincerity of IWC for the new flying meter.

The IWC Pilot’s Chronograph 41 replica is fitted with either a five-link metal bracelet (with fine adjustment on the clasp) or a calfskin leather strap. A welcome update to the versatility of the watches is the introduction of a quick-exchange system making it easy to switch the bracelet for a leather strap or vice versa. A rubber strap will also be available as an alternative, either through IWC boutiques or online. 

Ref. IW388104 replica

Technical Details

Functions

Chronograph function for hours, minutes and seconds

Date and day display

Small hacking seconds

Movement

IWC manufacture calibre 69385

Mechanical movement

Frequency: 28,800 vph/4 Hz

Jewels: 33

Power reserve: 46 h

Winding: Automatic

Case, dial and strap

Ref. IW388101 replica: Stainless steel case, blue dial, rhodium-plated hands, blue calfskin strap

Ref. IW388102 replica: Stainless steel case, blue dial, rhodium-plated hands, stainless steel bracelet

Ref. IW388103 replica: Stainless steel case, green dial, rhodium-plated hands, brown calfskin strap

Ref. IW388104 replica: Stainless steel case, green dial, rhodium-plated hands, stainless steel bracelet

Glass: Sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on both sides

Screw-in crown

Glass secured against displacement by drops in air pressure

See-through sapphire glass back

Water-resistant: 10 bar

Diameter: 41 mm

Height: 14.5 mm

As the strongest style of "IWC", there is reason to believe that this classic 41mm flying gauge will bring us more surprises. The IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 replica ref. IW3881 is launched as part of the permanent collection and is priced at EUR 6,850 on a calfskin strap or EUR 7,600 on a steel bracelet.

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