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IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 in bronze (IW388109)

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IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN TURNS TO BRONZE TO SHOWCASE THE BOLD AESTHETICS OF ITS LATEST TIMEPIECE

Seeing that almost every material has been used to construct a timepiece in the world of watchmaking, one would think it would be difficult to explore something new to use in creating a watch case. But that isn’t the case for IWC Schaffhausen, which has just unveiled a new version of the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 in bronze, a material that is renowned for its ability to develop a patina over time, thus making each and every timepiece unique.

Intriguingly, IWC’s bronze also contains aluminium and iron in addition to copper. Because of its composition, the alloy is said to be around 50-percent harder than conventional bronze. And with a significant feature of the material, which is its high biocompatibility, bronze then develops a characteristic patina over time as mentioned earlier, giving each timepiece its own distinct character and a look all its own.

As the watch name suggests, setting the stage is the watch’s 41 mm case which is in bronze, as well as its pushers and crown. A beautiful blue dial with subdued white printing comple-

Bronze provides the timepiece a unique appeal

INTRIGUINGLY, IWC’S BRONZE ALSO CONTAINS ALUMINIUM AND IRON IN ADDITION TO COPPER. BECAUSE OF ITS COMPOSITION, THE ALLOY IS SAID TO BE AROUND 50-PERCENT HARDER THAN CONVENTIONAL BRONZE

The watch dial allows for easy reading of the time and chronograph functions

ments the novel material, while gold-plated hands allow for the easy reading of the time.

Then comes the design arrangement between the chronograph function with hours, minutes, and seconds, as well as the day and date display on the dial. If anything, the composition truly emphasises a clearly organised dial and legibility even under the most demanding conditions, which are basically some of the key features of the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph.

The chronograph itself, which is a mainstay in the IWC Pilot’s Watch collection, is driven by the IWC-manufactured 69385 calibre. As a chronograph movement in a classic columnwheel design consisting of 231 individual parts with a power reserve of 46 hours, it is engineered to guarantee robustness, reliability, and precision.

Interestingly, not only the mechanical stopwatch adds to the typical tool watch design, but the movement also enables stop time measurements of up to 12 hours, which arguably offers limitless applications in everyday life for the wearer. And the best part is, that the reworked case construction also ensures that the chronograph is water-resistant up to 10 bar.

The IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 (IW388109) comes with a blue textile strap

As a final addition, the latest Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 is fitted on a blue textile strap, which also features IWC’s new EasXCHANGE®. To be precise, this particular feature simply enables the wearer to change the strap at the touch of a button and without any additional tools. A selection of calfskin and rubber straps in attractive colours are also offered separately via the Swiss brand’s boutique, to make the timepiece even more special and unique.

If anything, the newest member of the Pilot’s Watch collection certainly expands its appeal among modern gentlemen. Whether you prefer a deep and intense blue with a dash of

the unique material of bronze, or you need a trusty companion for an adventurous journey or a stylish timepiece for formal functions, you simply can’t go wrong with the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 in bronze. Because at the end of the day, the IWC Pilot’s Watch brings the magic of flight to all who wear them, in an especially elegant form.