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IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph

Partially verified

This IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph features a stainless steel case reported by the source to measure 41 mm in diameter. It is equipped with a black dial displaying luminous Arabic numerals, three chronograph registers, a small seconds hand with a red accent at 6 o'clock, and day and date windows at 3 o'clock. The seller attributes the movement to an automatic IWC Calibre 69385 with 33 jewels and notes an exhibition case back. The watch is fitted with a black rubber strap.

Front view of an IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph on a black rubber strap
Front view of an IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph on a black rubber strap — Catawiki. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.catawiki.com
Category
Wristwatch · Chronograph
Maker / attribution
IWC Schaffhausen
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
105938168
Source-reported date
2010-2020
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
7379374

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and External Construction

The watch is described as having a stainless steel case with a reported diameter of 41 mm. Visual examination shows a stainless steel case featuring brushed lugs and a bezel.

The auction text contains conflicting information regarding the provided bracelet. It lists both a 'stainless steel bracelet' requiring an extra link and an 'IWC rubber bracelet with folding clasp'. Only the rubber strap is present in the provided photographic evidence.

Evidence for this section
  • “Case Diameter: 41 mm”
  • “Case Material: Stainless steel”
  • “stainless steel bracelet Need extra link”
  • “Bracelet: IWC rubber bracelet with folding clasp”

Dial Configuration

The dial is black, featuring Arabic numerals and luminous hands. A triangle index is present at the 12 o'clock position. The dial layout includes an outer track and three chronograph registers located at 12, 9, and 6 o'clock.

A day and date aperture is positioned at 3 o'clock, displaying 'THU 6' in the provided imagery, adjacent to the IWC branding. A red pointer is visible on the 6 o'clock sub-dial.

Evidence for this section
  • “Dial: Black with luminous Arabic numerals and hands”
  • “Day and date aperture positioned at 3 o'clock reading 'THU 6', adjacent to the 'IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN' logo.”
  • “Chronograph sub-dials at 12 and 9 o'clock, with a sub-dial at 6 o'clock featuring a red pointer.”

Technical Specifications

The movement is identified by the seller as an automatic IWC Calibre 69385 with 33 jewels and an approximate power reserve of 46 hours. The listing also specifies a sapphire crystal exhibition case back.

These internal technical specifications and the case back configuration cannot be verified through the provided photographs, as the movement and case back are not depicted.

Evidence for this section
  • “Movement: IWC Calibre 69385, automatic”
  • “Jewels: 33”
  • “Power Reserve: Approx. 46 hours”
  • “Crystal: Sapphire crystal, exhibition case back”

Open research questions

  • Is the Calibre 69385 documented by the manufacturer for this specific model reference?
  • Can the conflicting inclusion of a stainless steel bracelet in the description be clarified as a clerical error by the seller?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MovementIWC Calibre 69385, automatic“Movement: IWC Calibre 69385, automatic”
Jewels33“Jewels: 33”
Case MaterialStainless steel“Case Material: Stainless steel”
Case Diameter41 mm“Case Diameter: 41 mm”
DialBlack with luminous Arabic numerals and hands“Dial: Black with luminous Arabic numerals and hands”
BraceletIWC rubber bracelet with folding clasp“Bracelet: IWC rubber bracelet with folding clasp”
Water Resistance10 bar (100 metres)“Water Resistance: 10 bar (100 metres)”
Lot Identifier105938168“No. 105938168”

Visible details

  • Stainless steel case with brushed lugs and bezel.
  • Black dial with Arabic numerals, outer track, and triangle index at 12 o'clock.
  • Chronograph sub-dials at 12 and 9 o'clock, with a sub-dial at 6 o'clock featuring a red pointer.
  • Day and date aperture positioned at 3 o'clock reading 'THU 6', adjacent to the 'IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN' logo.
  • Mounted on a fitted black rubber strap.

Research qualifications

  • Internal movement caliber 69385 and exhibition sapphire case back are not visible in the provided image; data relies on the auction listing.
  • The auction text contradictory mentions a 'stainless steel bracelet Need extra link' alongside an 'IWC rubber bracelet', but only the rubber strap is present in the photograph.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

IWC - Pilot's Watch Chronograph - 7379374 - Men - 2010-2020 - auction online Catawiki

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 52cd2cd604

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