The Basics
With its new red design features, the dial of the Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph (Ref.3778) from IWC Schaffhausen is even more attractive and, thanks to a larger case – now 46 millimetres -significantly more legible. Colourwise, the double chronograph has the classic instrument look and the date display is reminiscent of an altimeter. The third push-button at “10 o’clock” can be used to stop the split-seconds hand at any time; pushing it again synchronizes it with the chronograph seconds hand, making it ideal for timing laps or intermediate times.
| Brand: | IWC |
| Family: | Pilot |
| Reference: | IW3778-01 (aka: 3778-01, IW377801) |
| Name: | Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph |
| Produced: | 2012 – 2016 |
| Limited: | No |
Below is a detailed look at IWC’s model IW3778-01 from Pilot watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
IWC’s Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph (IW3778-01 (aka: 3778-01, IW377801)) was originally released in 2012 – 2016. This watch features a automatic movement beating at a frequency of 21600 bph (3 Hz) to provide a 44-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The stainless steel case measures 46mm in diameter and roughly mm thick. The round case is paired with a black color dial with alpha-shaped hands, and a arabic numerals hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. IWC’s Pilot model IW3778-01 is water resistant up to 60 meters (197 ft). A solid caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Stainless steel |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Solid |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 46mm |
| Height: | mm |
| Lug Width: | N/Amm |
| W/R: | 60 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Pilot IW3778-01 movement is a powered by caliber 79420 made by IWC. The 29-jewel automatic movement is 30mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 21600 semi-oscillations per hour or 3 Hz. This movement offers a 44-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Automatic |
| Brand: | IWC |
| Caliber: | 79420 |
| Base: | ETA 7750 |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 30mm |
| Jewels: | 29 |
| Reserve: | 44 hours |
| Frequency: | 21600 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds |
| Chronograph: | Chronograph, Rattrapante |
| Additionals: |
The Price
How much does the IWC’s Pilot IW3778-01 cost? This watch was introduced in 2012 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: 11800
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Specifications:
- Brand: IWC
- Model: Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph
- Reference Number: IW3778-01 (aka: 3778-01, IW377801)
- Limited: No
Case & Dial:
- Material: Stainless steel
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Solid
- Diameter: 46
- Thickness:
- Lug Width: N/A
- Dial Color: Black
- Indexes: Arabic Numerals and Alpha-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 60 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Automatic
- Brand: IWC
- Caliber: 79420
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 30mm
- Jewels: 29
- Power Reserve: 44 hours
- Frequency: 21600 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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