Pilot's Watch Spitfire Chronograph Stainless Steel / Black / Italian / Bracelet

In Context

At 39 mm it sits just under the modern norm — the band that suits the widest spread of wrists. At 14.6 mm it is a tall case, and it will catch on a cuff. The case back is closed, so the movement stays out of sight, and the sapphire crystal will resist everything short of deliberate abuse. 60 m covers rain and hand-washing comfortably; it is not a watch to swim in.

The movement winds itself from the motion of your wrist. 44 hours of reserve carries it overnight, but not through a weekend in a drawer. At 28,800 vph the seconds hand advances 8 times a second.

IW3706-11 is one of 3 executions of the IW3706 base reference. Underneath they are the same watch; what separates this one is a black dial and a stainless steel case. Introduced in 2004. Beyond the time it carries a chronograph.

Chronograph with display for the day & date and hacking small seconds, based on ETA / Valjoux 7750.

10 other watches in the library run the IWC 7922.

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