IWC Pilot Chronograph Edition 150 Years IW377725 2018 [Preowned]

Overview 

The IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “150 Years” is a celebratory masterpiece released in 2018 to mark IWC Schaffhausen’s sesquicentennial anniversary. As a limited edition of 1,000 pieces, this reference (IW377725) is a standout within the "Jubilee Collection," a series designed to honor the brand's founding by Florentine Ariosto Jones in 1868. While the Pilot’s line is traditionally defined by matte, utilitarian "tool-watch" aesthetics, this commemorative edition elevates the icon with a level of decorative refinement usually reserved for haute horlogerie.

The centerpiece of the IW377725 is its breathtaking white lacquer dial. Crafted using multiple layers of translucent lacquer, the dial possesses a liquid-like gloss and an incredible sense of depth. This pristine backdrop provides a sharp, high-contrast canvas for the black printed Arabic numerals and the iconic pilot’s triangle at 12 o’clock. 

The 43mm stainless steel case retains the bold, purposeful architecture of the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph, featuring a mix of brushed and polished surfaces. Despite its elegant dial, the watch remains a true instrument of aviation, featuring a soft-iron inner case to protect the movement against magnetic fields and a screw-down crown that ensures a water resistance of 60 meters. The Day-Date complication at 3 o'clock—a hallmark of the Pilot’s Chronograph series—is rendered with crisp black-on-white discs that blend seamlessly into the lacquered aesthetic.

Powering this anniversary model is the IWC Calibre 79320, a robust and reliable automatic chronograph movement based on the venerable Valjoux 7750 architecture. It offers a 44-hour power reserve and the tactile, mechanical "click" of a traditional chronograph. To denote its special status, the solid caseback is engraved with the "150 Years" Jubilee insignia, a symbol of IWC’s century-and-a-half commitment to Swiss engineering. Paired with a black alligator strap, the IW377725 is a rare and sophisticated collector’s piece that successfully merges the rugged soul of a flight instrument with the refined beauty of a commemorative heirloom.

Specifications

Condition

Preowned, Excellent Condition, Complete Original Set with Box and Papers dated April 2018.

Warranty

1 year warranty from SCW