IWC Pilot's Watch IW387905 Tribute to 3705 Ceratanium
Launched in 1994 and produced until 1998, the IWC Ceramic Flieger ref. 3705 was produced in less than 2000 examples and has since grown to become one of IWC’s most sought-after vintage offerings. Although IWC had explored the use of ceramic cases earlier in the 1980's, the 3705 is perhaps the most famous and successful application of this difficult to use case material, and so it has gained a considerable cult following over the decades. So large was this following, that in 2021 IWC released a tribute to the 3705, which is the watch that we have here. Made of ceratanium, a proprietary titanium allow that combines the properties of ceramic and titanium, the IW387905’s dial is entirely faithful to the 3705 with its black chronograph display and dual date and day apertures at 3 o’clock. Powered by the automatic cal. 69380 instead of the Valjoux cal. 7750, the IW387905 does differ from the 3705 in some respects. Additionally, with a larger 41mm construction, the watch is now more in line with IWC’s other modern offerings, allowing the brand’s modern collectors to enjoy the 3705’s aesthetic without sacrificing the contemporary details that have made them enjoy IWC for what they are today.
Brand : IWC
Model : Pilot's Watch Chronograph Tribute to 3705
Reference : IW387905
Year : 2021
Material : Ceratanium (titanium alloy)
Dial Color : Black
Dimensions : 41mm x 15.3mm
Movement : Automatic cal. 69380
Bracelet : Leather-backed fabric strap
Condition : Very good
Included : Watch, box and papers
THE DIAL Fitted with IWC's iconic black Fliegerchronograph dial, the Tribute to 3705 boasts the same chronograph subdial layout and twin day and date apertures at 3 o'clock that was in the 3705. Additionally, it also features the all-important squared-off hour hand.
THE CONSTRUCTION Made of ceratanium, IWC's proprietary titanium alloy that combines the properties of ceramic and titanium, the Tribute to 3705's blacked-out construction is both hard-wearing and light on the wrist while also being shatter-resistant.
TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
