IWC Schaffhausen Pilot’s Watch Automatic SpitfirevsMühle-Glashütte Terrasport II

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

IWC Schaffhausen Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire at true scale

Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire

Mühle-Glashütte Terrasport II at true scale

Terrasport II

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48.2mm

Thickness

10.6mm

10mm

lowest

Water Resistance

60m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

72h

n/a

MSRP

n/a

$1,825

Movement

32110

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10.6mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48.2mm
Material
Bronze
n/a
Water Resistance
60m
100m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
32110
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
72h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$1,825
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

IWC Schaffhausen Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire

The IWC Schaffhausen Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire is widely praised for its 39mm case size, offering excellent wearability on various wrist sizes, including smaller ones, and its dial is noted for exceptional legibility with vintage-inspired numerals. Reviewers highlight the value proposition of this timepiece, citing its in-house caliber 32110 movement with a 72-hour power reserve and strong overall finishing. Some sources mention the red "Spitfire" printing on the dial as a minor drawback, while others find the design potentially derivative of the nü-vintage trend. The watch features an anti-magnetic soft-iron inner cage and is water-resistant to 60 meters. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire highly for its blend of vintage aesthetics, modern in-house movement, and comfortable wearability at its price point.

Mühle-Glashütte Terrasport II

Owners widely praise the Mühle-Glashütte Terrasport II for its beautiful everyday wearability, with the 40mm diameter and 10mm thickness fitting comfortably under cuffs and pairing well with casual attire. One owner notes amazing quality for the price. A reviewer flags that the Mühle-Glashütte Terrasport II loses an average of 10 seconds per day, with one owner deeming it the least accurate of their mechanical watches. The bracelet's lack of micro-adjustment is considered a significant flaw, and the date window is criticized for its small size and placement. On balance, owners rate the Mühle-Glashütte Terrasport II highly for its versatile wearability and perceived quality, despite accuracy and bracelet limitations.

From video reviewers

The 40mm case size and German flieger design are praised. The watch is considered a good value alternative to the IWC Mark series. Reviewers disagree on the case size, with one noting the 44mm version may wear large while another highlights the 40mm as a positive.