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IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph Top Gun Miramar, Ref. IW38802

Partially verified

This IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph Top Gun Miramar, reference IW38802 dating to circa 2012, features a 46 mm black ceramic case paired with a titanium case back and two pushers flanking the crown. Powered by the automatic caliber 89365, the timepiece offers flyback chronograph functionality and a date display. Its olive dial layout includes an outer five-minute track, an inner red hour track, and sub-dials at 12 and 6 o'clock alongside an altimeter-style date aperture at 3 o'clock. The watch is presented on an army green nylon strap and accompanied by an IWC guarantee card and stainless steel buckle.

Front view of the IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph Top Gun Miramar Ref. IW38802 with olive dial and green textile strap
Front view of the IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph Top Gun Miramar Ref. IW38802 with olive dial and green textile strap — Christie's. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
onlineonly.christies.com
Category
Wristwatch · Flyback chronograph wristwatch
Maker / attribution
IWC
Reference
IW38802
Catalogue / lot identifier
133
Source-reported date
circa 2012
Country
Switzerland

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 Movement

The watch features a 46 mm black ceramic case with a titanium case back and two pushers. The movement is an automatic caliber 89365, which includes flyback chronograph and date functions.

According to the condition report, the ceramic case exhibits no visible signs of wear, and the titanium case back shows some light scratches. At the time of cataloging, the movement and chronograph functions were reported to be in working order, though the movement has not been tested for accuracy and a service is recommended.

Evidence for this section
  • “CASE MATERIAL: Black ceramic with titanium case back”
  • “CASE DIAMETER: 46mm”
  • “CALIBER: 89365”
  • “The ceramic case is in excellent condition with no visible signs of wear. The case back is in good condition with some light scratches.”
  • “The movement is in working order at the time of cataloging, consistent with the age of the watch. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. A service is recommended given the age of the watch.”

Dial and Visual Features

The timepiece features an olive dial. The layout includes an outer minute track, an inner red hour ring, and beige luminous markers.

Two chronograph sub-dials are positioned at 12 and 6 o'clock. A date aperture is located at the 3 o'clock position.

Evidence for this section
  • “DIAL: Olive”
  • “Olive dial with beige luminous minute markers, outer chapter ring, and an inner red hour ring.”
  • “Two chronograph sub-dials positioned vertically at 12 and 6 o'clock.”
  • “Vertical date aperture at 3 o'clock showing three visible date numerals (16, 17, 18).”

Strap and Accessories

The watch is fitted with an army green nylon strap. The strap is described as slightly worn and bent.

Included with the timepiece are an IWC guarantee card and a stainless steel IWC buckle.

Evidence for this section
  • “STRAP MATERIAL: Army green nylon strap”
  • “Army green nylon strap is slightly worn and bent.”
  • “ACCESSORIES: Stainless steel IWC buckle, IWC guarantee card”

Open research questions

  • Is the strap an original IWC factory component or a replacement?
  • What is the full maintenance history of the movement?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph Top Gun Miramar, Ref. IW38802
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
ReferenceIW38802“REF. IW38802”
Case MaterialBlack ceramic with titanium case back“Black ceramic with titanium case back”
Case Diameter46mm“CASE DIAMETER: 46mm”
Caliber89365“CALIBER: 89365”
MovementAutomatic“MOVEMENT: Automatic”
Dial ColorOlive“DIAL: Olive”
FunctionsFlyback chronograph, date“FUNCTIONS: Flyback chronograph, date”
Circa2012“CIRCA: 2012”
BoxNo“BOX: No”

Visible details

  • Olive dial with beige luminous minute markers, outer chapter ring, and an inner red hour ring.
  • Vertical date aperture at 3 o'clock showing three visible date numerals (16, 17, 18).
  • Two chronograph sub-dials positioned vertically at 12 and 6 o'clock.
  • Army green textile woven strap attached between ceramic lugs.

Research qualifications

  • The titanium case back is not visible in the provided image.
  • Movement condition and accuracy are not independently tested beyond cataloguing notes.
  • Original box is not included.

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

Consulted source

IWC, PILOT’S WATCH CHRONOGRAPH TOP GUN MIRAMAR, REF. IW38802, | Christie’s

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record ec0379f0dd

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