Lifestyle Watches are pleased to present to market this spectacular December 2021 IWC Pilots Watch C.03 x Collective Horology in first class condition. This is a truly special watch and has to be seen to appreciate the details in this watch. Only 125 pieces were made specifically for Collective Horology, this is piece no.48.
 
This is described as a rugged monochromatic chronograph that recalls the spirit of the Fliegerchronograph 3706 tool watch. This was produced exclusively for members of the Californian collectors club. To cater to their passion, a club of watch enthusiasts based in Silicon Valley appeared on the scene in 2018, they are known as Collective. Collective Horology reached out to IWC Schaffhausen to create this exclusive 125-piece Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition C.03 ref. IW388105.
 
The inspiration for the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition C.03 came from Collective co-founder Gabe Reilly while visiting the IWC Manufacture in Schaffhausen, where he spotted his favourite IWC, the Fliegerchronograph 3706. Produced between 1994 and 2005, the 3706 is a symbolic product for IWC fans.
 
Similar to the 41mm Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Spitfire released in 2019 that also adopted features of early 1990s models, the model for Collective members has special traits that set it apart as a collector’s piece. A particularity of the Collective model is the day and date disc with a black background and the days of the week printed in white with their German abbreviations (Mon=Montag). Its clean, stark design is underscored by the monochromatic matte black dial with large Arabic numerals and bold white markings. Another distinction is the use of white Super-LumiNova on the hands and indices to accentuate the contrast.
 
The sapphire caseback reveals the IWC-manufacture calibre 69385, an automatic column-wheel chronograph. The movement has been customised with a blackened rotor and relies on a bidirectional pawl winding system to capture the wearer’s arm movement efficiently. The movement is decorated with perlage on the mainplate and Côtes de Genève on the bridges.
 
Our watch benefits from having both the IWC stainless steel bracelet and the IWC matching black calfskin/fabrid hybrid style strap.
 
This watch is a perfect blend of historical significance and modern innovation.
 
Box & Papers Present:
Yes
Warranty:
2 years from original date of purchase, extendable to 8 years through "My IWC's" on-line programme
Dial:
Matte black with arabic markers day/date window with black background and day of the week in German
Bezel:
Polished stainless steel
Case Size:
41mm
Case Thickness:
14.5mm
Movement:
IWC Manufacture Calibre 69285 coulmn-wheel chronograph with approx 46hrs power reserve
Strap:
IWC Five link brushed and polished stainless steel
IWC black calfskin/fabric hybrid
Clasp:
Brushed and polished steel fold over with on the fly micro-adjustment and two button safety
IWC brushed steel tang buckle
Water Resistance:
100m
 
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