IWCPilot Doppelchronograph

KEY FACTS

• This IWC Pilot's Watch Doppelchronograph is being offered by a private seller in Denmark
• An historical reference in yellow gold featuring IWC's famed double chronograph developed by renowned watchmaker Richard Habring
• The vendor advises they purchased the watch new in 1995 from an authorised dealer in Copenhagen, Denmark
• Accompanied by its wooden display box and outer sleeve
• The vendor confirms the watch is in good working order

ABOUT THIS WATCH

• ​IWC are famed for their pilot watches from the iconic vintage IWC Mark 11 pilot’s wristwatch to today’s Big Pilot’s and Top Gun models
• This Doppelchronograph reference reflects IWC’s aviator watch design heritage
• With its functional pilot’s cockpit aesthetic, the black dial has a combination large Arabic numerals to mark the hours, plus a day and date display
• ​Doppelchronograph means a double ‘split’ chronograph complication allowing the watch to time two events simultaneously
• This timing function requires a third chronograph button as seen at 10 o’clock  
• The Doppelchronograph is an important part of IWC’s pilot’s watch history, having originally been designed by renowned watchmaker Richard Habring 
• ​He built the first double chronograph movement that uses a cam system for both the chronograph and for the rattrapante, helping with durability and shock resistance on a traditionally delicate complication 
• The 42mm diameter case is crafted from luxurious yellow gold, introducing some luxury to the watch's utilitarian design

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