The Basics
IWC launched its first wristwatch with ceramic case back in 1986 – the Da Vinci Ceramic ref. 3755. Eight years later, the Schaffhausen based brand launched its first Pilot’s Chronograph in this material with the ref. 3705. While the former is somewhat of an unloved watch (for now..), the latter has grown out to be quite the cult watch. The ceramic (zirconium oxide) case measures 39mm across. Its stainless steel pushers and crown provide for a bit of contrast – a feature also found on later iterations of the Pilot’s Chronograph. At the time its price was about 50% higher than its stainless steel counterpart.
| Brand: | IWC |
| Family: | Pilot |
| Reference: | IW3705-03 (aka: 3705-03, IW370503) |
| Name: | Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Ceramic / English |
| Produced: | 1994 – 1998 |
| Limited: | No |
Below is a detailed look at IWC’s model IW3705-03 from Pilot watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
IWC’s Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Ceramic / English (IW3705-03 (aka: 3705-03, IW370503)) was originally released in 1994 – 1998. This watch features a automatic movement beating at a frequency of 28800 bph (4 Hz) to provide a 44-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The stainless steel, ceramic case measures 39mm in diameter and roughly 14.6mm thick, with 20mm lug width. The round case is paired with a black color dial with stick-shaped hands, and a arabic numerals hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. IWC’s Pilot model IW3705-03 is water resistant up to 60 meters (197 ft). A solid caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Stainless steel, Ceramic |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Solid |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 39mm |
| Height: | 14.6mm |
| Lug Width: | 20mm |
| W/R: | 60 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Pilot IW3705-03 movement is a powered by caliber 7922 made by IWC. The 25-jewel automatic movement is 30mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 28800 semi-oscillations per hour or 4 Hz. This movement offers a 44-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Automatic |
| Brand: | IWC |
| Caliber: | 7922 |
| Base: | ETA 7750 |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 30mm |
| Jewels: | 25 |
| Reserve: | 44 hours |
| Frequency: | 28800 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds |
| Chronograph: | Chronograph |
| Additionals: |
The Price
How much does the IWC’s Pilot IW3705-03 cost? This watch was introduced in 1994 and has been in IWC’s collection for around . This watch is not a limited release. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: Not Available
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Specifications:
- Brand: IWC
- Model: Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Ceramic / English
- Reference Number: IW3705-03 (aka: 3705-03, IW370503)
- Limited: No
Case & Dial:
- Material: Stainless steel, Ceramic
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Solid
- Diameter: 39
- Thickness: 14.6
- Lug Width: 20
- Dial Color: Black
- Indexes: Arabic Numerals and Stick-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 60 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Automatic
- Brand: IWC
- Caliber: 7922
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 30mm
- Jewels: 25
- Power Reserve: 44 hours
- Frequency: 28800 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds
About IWC
IWC is based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, and was founded in 1868. Its signature lines are the Pilot’s Watches and the Portugieser, while other famous collections are the Aquatimer, Portofino and the Da Vinci. Many of IWC’s designs display a industrial type of beauty not often found in Swiss watchmaking. The same goes for its movements; while of very high standards, they are finished with an … engineers touch rather than that of an artist. One could very well say that IWC’s approach to watchmaking is more German in nature compared to many of its competitors; the ‘form follows function’ adagio is one held in high esteem in Schaffhausen. Notable watches and innovations created by IWC in the past include the digital ‘Pallweber’ pocket watch, the late 1930’s Portugieser, the 1985 Da Vinci with Kurt Klaus perpetual module, the split-seconds mechanism as designed by Richard Habring and the ceramic Da Vinci and Flieger 3705 – introduced many years before the material became fashionable. IWC also pioneered the use of titanium in wristwatches. In recent years, IWC has had a strong focus on in-house movements with prices rising accordingly. IWC is part of the Richemont group.
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