No Reserve
8085
IWC
Ref. IW3741
Der Fliegerchronograph
A very fine and attractive yellow gold meca-quartz chronograph wristwatch with small seconds and date
Estimate
HK$28,000 - 48,000•︎
€3,000 - 5,200
$3,600 - 6,200
Lot Details
Manufacturer
IWC
Year
Circa 1990s
Reference No
IW3741
Case No
2526098
Model Name
Der Fliegerchronograph
Material
18K yellow gold
Calibre
Quartz, JLC cal. 631, 25 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
Clasp/Buckle
18K yellow gold IWC pin buckle
Dimensions
36mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
- IWC has a long history of producing high quality pilot’s watch, and this meca-quartz chronograph wristwatch is no exception.
- In 1988, IWC released the aviator chronograph wristwatch IW3470, housing the innovative meca-quartz movement from Jaeger-LeCoultre. It was then succeeded by IW3471 in 1992.
- The present watch shows the typical layout of an IWC pilot’s watch, with a matte black dial, white numerals, sub-dials, and of course, the signature big white triangular marker at the 12 o’clock position.
- Stainless steel IWC pilot’s watches are seen quite often, yet, this present watch features a 18K yellow gold case, which gives a solid feel and luxurious touch to this tool watch. It is 36mm in diameter, similar to the legendary IWC Mark XI pilot’s watch.
- The heavy 18K gold case houses the JLC cal. 631, which is a refined cal. 630 and the second meca-quart movement by Jaeger LeCoultre. With the timekeeping function operated by the quartz part and chronograph function being mechanical, it keeps time accurately, and at the same time shares the mechanical feel to the watch. It is also one of the thinnest chronograph movement at that time. It is a tool watch that is comfortable to wear with functionality and class.
- In 1988, IWC released the aviator chronograph wristwatch IW3470, housing the innovative meca-quartz movement from Jaeger-LeCoultre. It was then succeeded by IW3471 in 1992.
- The present watch shows the typical layout of an IWC pilot’s watch, with a matte black dial, white numerals, sub-dials, and of course, the signature big white triangular marker at the 12 o’clock position.
- Stainless steel IWC pilot’s watches are seen quite often, yet, this present watch features a 18K yellow gold case, which gives a solid feel and luxurious touch to this tool watch. It is 36mm in diameter, similar to the legendary IWC Mark XI pilot’s watch.
- The heavy 18K gold case houses the JLC cal. 631, which is a refined cal. 630 and the second meca-quart movement by Jaeger LeCoultre. With the timekeeping function operated by the quartz part and chronograph function being mechanical, it keeps time accurately, and at the same time shares the mechanical feel to the watch. It is also one of the thinnest chronograph movement at that time. It is a tool watch that is comfortable to wear with functionality and class.
Condition Report
IWC
Swiss | 1868With a clear focus on technology and development, the Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has been producing timepieces of lasting value since 1868. The company has gained an international reputation based on a passion for innovative solutions and technical ingenuity. One of the world's leading brands in the luxury watch segment, IWC crafts masterpieces of haute horlogerie at their finest, combining high precision with masculine design. Vintage wristwatches such as the oversized Portugieser, Aquatimer, Ingenieur and the B-UHR pilots watch are especially desirable for collectors.