Pilot's Watch Chronograph Ceramic / English / Bracelet

Ref. IW3705-07

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. Reference IW3705-01 has a German date disc. Reference IW3705-02 has an Italian date disc. Reference IW3705-03 has an English date disc. Reference IW3705-03 has a French date disc. Reference IW3705-05 has a German date disc and a stainless steel bracelet. Reference IW3705-06 has an Italian date disc and a stainless steel bracelet. Reference IW3705-07 has an English date disc and a stainless steel bracelet. Reference IW3705-08 has a French date disc and a stainless steel bracelet.

Release year

1994

Case diameter

39 mm

Thickness

14.6 mm

Lug width

20 mm

Water resistance

60 m

Case material

Ceramic, Stainless Steel

Crystal

Sapphire

Dial

Black

Movement

IWC caliber 7922

Movement type

Automatic

Display

Analog

Power reserve

44 h

Frequency

28800 vph

Jewels

25

Movement diameter

30 mm

Complications

Chronograph, Date, Day, Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds