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IWC Schaffhausen Iw329602 Big Pilots Watch Perpetual Calendar Proset

IWC Schaffhausen Iw329602 Big Pilots Watch Perpetual Calendar Proset owners and reviewers widely praise its innovative crown-operated perpetual calendar adjustment, which allows for bidirectional setting without correctors, simplifying operation. The 42mm case size is noted as making the complication more accessible, and the watch features a highly precise moon phase display accurate to one day in over 1000 years. Some owners find the Bordeaux and gold color scheme striking, while others criticize its readability as a pilot's watch, likening the moon phase indicators to "googly eyes" and feeling that covered hour numbers detract from simplicity. Several commenters noted the watch appears too large for many wrists, and one mentioned setting the perpetual calendar can be a struggle. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw329602 Big Pilots Watch Perpetual Calendar Proset highly for its user-friendly perpetual calendar mechanism and more accessible 42mm case size.

IWC Schaffhausen Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph

The IWC Schaffhausen Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph is praised for its stunning appearance in person, with a clarity of dial and richness of color that surpasses online representations, and its unique dial colors like teal are considered eye-catching conversation starters. Owners report robust build quality, excellent bracelets with micro-adjust, and 100m water resistance. The watch features an updated in-house caliber 69385 automatic movement, a 41mm case, and a dial with a 6-9-12 chronograph layout. One owner noted accuracy at -1s/d. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph highly for its striking dial aesthetics and robust, versatile design.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Iw329602 Big Pilots Watch Perpetual Calendar Proset42mm
Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Iw329602 Big Pilots Watch Perpetual Calendar Proset60h
Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph46h
Water Resistance
Iw329602 Big Pilots Watch Perpetual Calendar Proset100m
Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph100m
MSRP
Iw329602 Big Pilots Watch Perpetual Calendar Proset$38,800
Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph$28,500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
14mm
14.5mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
18 Ct 5N Gold
Finish
18 ct 5N gold
Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
82665
69385
Power Reserve
60h
46h
Jewels
34
33
Complications
Perpetual Calendar
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$38,800
$28,500
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