====== IWC Pilot's Watch Doppelchronograph ====== The **Pilot's Watch Doppelchronograph** (**Double Chronograph** Ref. 3711 and 3713) is a [[pilot's watch]] [[double chronograph]] produced by [[IWC]] from [[1992]] through [[2005]]. It was resurrected as the **Double Chronograph, Ref. 3799 and 3718** from [[2007]] to [[2011]] and the **Ref. 3718** in [[2018]] to present. ===== Overview ===== The legendary [[IWC Mark XI]] aviator's watch was a "cult watch". Produced from [[1948]] until the early eighties, the Mark XI was never available to the public. Sensing an opportunity in the 1990s, IWC introduced a civilian version in [[1993]], the [[IWC Pilot's Watch Mark XII|Mark XII]]. But this was not the first civilian "flieger" from IWC. In [[1988]] the company introduced the [[IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph Mechaquartz|Pilot's Watch Chronograph Mechaquartz]] model, with styling from the Mark XI and the innovative [[Mechaquartz]] movement from IWC sister company, [[Jaeger-LeCoultre]]. {{wst>image_cr|IWC|Fliegeruhr Doppelchronograph|IWC Pilot's Watch Doppelchronograph\\ with **IWC 79230** (ETA 7750 base)}} In [[1992]], IWC shocked the world with the first mass-produced [[doppelchronograph]] movement. This **Pilot's Watch Doppelchronograph** used a revolutionary movement designed by [[Richard Habring]] on the proven [[Valjoux 7750]] base. The watch was similar in design to the Mechaquartz and previewed the look of the [[IWC Mark XII|Mark XII]] that followed a year later. Like its predecessor, the dial was black with white markings. Luminous squares marked 3, 6, and 9, and a luminous triangle was placed at 12. The chronograph registers at 6 and 12 were understated, with a simple white circle around intermittent numerals, and the running seconds at 9 was marked only with simple lines at 5-second intervals and numerals for 20, 40, and 60. The dial was marked "IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN" above the white day and date windows and "DOPPELCHRONOGRAPH AUTOMATIC" below. The case was stainless steel, as were the pushers and crown. The original Ref. 3711 had a domed sapphire crystal, but this was not in keeping with the styling trends of that decade. In [[1996]], the Ref. 3713 was introduced with a flat crystal. This would last through the end of production in [[2005]]. The 3713 also had [[Super Luminova]] hands rather than [[tritium]]. All of these models used the same [[IWC 79230|Cal. 79230]] designed by Habring. A "[[IWC Pilot's Watch Spitfire|Spitfire]]" version of the Ref. 3713 appeared in [[2003]]. The original Doppelchronograph went out of production in [[2005]], but this long run would not be the end of the model. In [[2007]], IWC introduced the 46 mm **Pilot's Watch Double Chronograph Top Gun, Ref. 3799**. It used the same movement as the original and had a similar dial design as well. One notable difference is the "triple" date window at 3 00 which was said to resemble an aircraft altimeter but has proved unpopular with enthusiasts. This also necessitated the move of the "IWC Schaffhausen" text inside the running seconds subdial, replacing the "60". The Top Gun has a black [[ceramic]] case with contrasting [[titanium]] pushers and crown. The Top Gun Ref. 3799 was produced until [[2011]]. Also in [[2007]], IWC restarted production of the Double Chronograph as **Ref. 3718**. A new 44 mm case was 17.1 mm thick, and the signature model was the [[IWC Pilot's Watch Spitfire|Spitfire]]. Additional models included "Le Petit Prince", "Antoine de Saint Exupery", and "DFB" along with special boutique editions. In [[2012]], IWC introduced a new Double Chronograph line, **Ref. 3778**. These watches feature an updates movement named [[IWC 79420|Cal. 79420]], though it remains quite similar to the original. One notable addition is the "triple date" window as seen on the [[IWC Pilot's Watch Mark XVII|Pilot's Watch Mark XVII]]. A limited-edition "Patrouille Suisse" model was produced in [[2014]] with a grey dial. The case now measured 46 mm diameter and 17.5 mm thick. In [[2018]], before [[SIHH]] [[2019]], IWC unveiled a new **Pilot's Watch Double Chronograph Top Gun**. Ref. 3718 features a 44 mm black [[Ceratanium]] case and is blacked-out to match The pushers and crown, caseback, and even the hands are black, matching the dial. Dark grey luminous material in the hands and markers provides the only contrast. The strap is made of rubber with a textile inlay. The case is not only smaller than the previous Top Gun, it is also 1 mm thinner at 16.8 mm. As of [[2019]], this is the only Double Chronograph model listed in the IWC collection. **References:** * IW3711-01 (1992-1995) [[Stainless steel]], German day wheel, black dial, black alligator strap * IW3711-02 (1992-1995) [[Stainless steel]], Italian day wheel, black dial, black alligator strap * IW3711-03 (1992-1995) [[Stainless steel]], English day wheel, black dial, black alligator strap * IW3711-04 (1992-1995) [[Stainless steel]], French day wheel, black dial, black alligator strap * IW3711-09 (1992-1995) [[Yellow gold]], German day wheel, white dial, black alligator strap * IW3711-10 (1992-1995) [[Yellow gold]], Italian day wheel, white dial, black alligator strap * IW3711-11 (1992-1995) [[Yellow gold]], English day wheel, white dial, black alligator strap * IW3711-12 (1992-1995) [[Yellow gold]], French day wheel, white dial, black alligator strap * IW3711-13 (1992-1995) [[Yellow gold]], German day wheel, black dial, black alligator strap * IW3711-14 (1992-1995) [[Yellow gold]], Italian day wheel, black dial, black alligator strap * IW3711-15 (1992-1995) [[Yellow gold]], English day wheel, black dial, black alligator strap * IW3711-16 (1992-1995) [[Yellow gold]], French day wheel, black dial, black alligator strap * IW3711-17 (1992-1995) [[Stainless steel]], German day wheel, black dial, bracelet * IW3711-18 (1992-1995) [[Stainless steel]], Italian day wheel, black dial, bracelet * IW3711-19 (1992-1995) [[Stainless steel]], English day wheel, black dial, bracelet * IW3711-20 (1992-1995) [[Stainless steel]], French day wheel, black dial, bracelet * IW3711-21 (1992-1995) [[Platinum]], German day wheel, white dial, bracelet * IW3711-22 (1992-1995) [[Platinum]], Italian day wheel, white dial, bracelet * IW3711-23 (1992-1995) [[Platinum]], English day wheel, white dial, bracelet * IW3711-24 (1992-1995) [[Platinum]], French day wheel, white dial, bracelet * IW3711-25 (1992-1995) [[Platinum]], German day wheel, black dial, black alligator strap * IW3711-26 (1992-1995) [[Platinum]], Italian day wheel, black dial, black alligator strap * IW3711-27 (1992-1995) [[Platinum]], English day wheel, black dial, black alligator strap * IW3711-28 (1992-1995) [Platinum]], French day wheel, black dial, black alligator strap * IW3713-01 (1996-2005) [[Stainless steel]], German day wheel, black dial, black crocodile strap * IW3713-02 (1996-2005) [[Stainless steel]], Italian day wheel, black dial, black crocodile strap * IW3713-03 (1996-2005) [[Stainless steel]], English day wheel, black dial, black crocodile strap * IW3713-04 (1996-2005) [[Stainless steel]], French day wheel, black dial,black crocodile strap * IW3713-09 (1996-2005) [[Yellow gold]], German day wheel, white dial, black crocodile strap * IW3713-10 (1996-2005) [[Yellow gold]], Italian day wheel, white dial, black crocodile strap * IW3713-11 (1996-2005) [[Yellow gold]], English day wheel, white dial, black crocodile strap * IW3713-12 (1996-2005) [[Yellow gold]], French day wheel, white dial, black crocodile strap * IW3713-13 (1996-2005) [[Yellow gold]], German day wheel, black dial, black crocodile strap * IW3713-14 (1996-2005) [[Yellow gold]], Italian day wheel, black dial, black crocodile strap * IW3713-15 (1996-2005) [[Yellow gold]], English day wheel, black dial, black crocodile strap * IW3713-16 (1996-2005) [[Yellow gold]], French day wheel, black dial, black crocodile strap * IW3713-17 (1996-2005) [[Stainless steel]], German day wheel, black dial, bracelet * IW3713-18 (1996-2005) [[Stainless steel]], Italian day wheel, black dial,bracelet * IW3713-19 (1996-2005) [[Stainless steel]], English day wheel, black dial,bracelet * IW3713-20 (1996-2005) [[Stainless steel]], French day wheel, black dial,bracelet * IW3713-21 (1996-2005) [[Platinum]], German day wheel, blue dial, bracelet, limited edition of 150 pieces * IW3713-22 (1996-2005) [[Platinum]], Italian day wheel, blue dial, bracelet, limited edition of 150 pieces * IW3713-23 (1996-2005) [[Platinum]], English day wheel, blue dial, bracelet, limited edition of 150 pieces * IW3713-24 (1996-2005) [[Platinum]], Italian day wheel, blue dial, bracelet, limited edition of 150 pieces * IW3713-25 (2003-2005) "Spitfire" [[Stainless steel]], German day wheel, black dial, bracelet * IW3713-26 (2003-2005) "Spitfire" [[Stainless steel]], Italian day wheel, black dial, bracelet * IW3713-27 (2003-2005) "Spitfire" [[Stainless steel]], English day wheel, black dial, bracelet * IW3713-28 (2003-2005) "Spitfire" [[Stainless steel]], French day wheel, black dial, bracelet * IW3713-29 (2003-2005) "Spitfire" [[Stainless steel]], German day wheel, black dial, black alligator strap * IW3713-30 (2003-2005) "Spitfire" [[Stainless steel]], Italian day wheel, black dial, black alligator strap * IW3713-31 (2003-2005) "Spitfire" [[Stainless steel]], English day wheel, black dial, black alligator strap * IW3713-32 (2003-2005) "Spitfire" [[Stainless steel]], French day wheel, black dial, black alligator strap * IW3713-36 (2003-2005) "Spitfire" [[Stainless steel]], German day wheel, silver dial, bracelet * IW3713-37 (2003-2005) "Spitfire" [[Stainless steel]], Italian day wheel, silver dial, bracelet * IW3713-38 (2003-2005) "Spitfire" [[Stainless steel]], English day wheel, silver dial, bracelet * IW3713-39 (2003-2005) "Spitfire" [[Stainless steel]], French day wheel, silver dial, bracelet * IW3713-41 (2003-2005) "Spitfire" "Spitfire" [[Stainless steel]], German day wheel, silver dial, black alligator strap * IW3713-42 (2003-2005) "Spitfire" "Spitfire" [[Stainless steel]], Italian day wheel, silver dial, black alligator strap * IW3713-43 (2003-2005) "Spitfire" "Spitfire" [[Stainless steel]], English day wheel, silver dial, black alligator strap * IW3713-44 (2003-2005) "Spitfire" "Spitfire" [[Stainless steel]], French day wheel, silver dial, black alligator strap * IW3718-02 (2007-2008) "Spitfire" [[Stainless steel]], silver dial, brown leather strap * IW3718-03 (2005) "DFB" [[Stainless steel]], silver "panda" dial, black leather strap, limited edition of 500 pieces * IW3718-06 (2009-2011) "Spitfire" [[Stainless steel]], silver dial, brown leather strap * IW3718-07 (2015-2016) "Le Petit Prince" [[IWC 79420|Cal. 79420]] [[Stainless steel]], blue dial with stars, "triple date" window, no day, brown leather strap, limited edition of 1,000 pieces * IW3718-08 (2016) "Antoine de Saint Exupery" [[IWC 79420|Cal. 79420]] [[Stainless steel]], brown dial, brown leather strap * IW3718-10 (2015) "Le Petit Prince Sothebys" [[IWC 79420|Cal. 79420]] [[Rose gold]], blue dial with stars, "triple date" window, no day, brown leather strap, unique piece * IW3718-12 (2018) "Latin America Boutique" [[IWC 79420|Cal. 79420]] [[Stainless steel]], green dial, brown leather strap, limited edition of 50 pieces * IW3718-13 (2019) "Watches of Switzerland" [[IWC 79420|Cal. 79420]] [[Stainless steel]], black dial, black leather strap, limited edition of 50 pieces * IW3718-15 (2018-present) "Top Gun" [[IWC 79420|Cal. 79420]] [[Ceratanium]] case and pushers, black dial with grey lume, black textile strap * IW3778-01 (2012-2016) [[IWC 79420|Cal. 79420]] [[Stainless steel]] case, black dial, "triple date" window, riveted black leather strap * IW3778-05 (2014-2016) "Patrouille Suisse" [[IWC 79420|Cal. 79420]] [[Stainless steel]] case, grey dial, "triple date" window, black textile strap, limited to 250 pieces * IW3799-01 (2007-2011) "Top Gun" Black [[ceramic]] case and [[titanium]] pushers, black dial, black textile strap **Movement: ** * [[Automatic chronograph]] [[rattrapante]] calibre [[IWC 79230|Cal. 79230]] or [[IWC 79420|Cal. 79420]] **Case: ** * [[Stainless steel]], [[satinated]] * Ø 42 mm (3711 and 3713) 44 mm (3718) 46 mm (3778 and 3799) * H 16.2 mm (3711 and 3713) 17.1 mm (3718) 17.5 mm (3778) 17.8 mm (3799) * Screw-down caseback in [[stainless steel]] **Dial:** * [[Luminous]] indexes (triangle at 12 o'clock) * Arabic numerals * Steel hours and minutes hand, coated with [[luminous color]] * Painted seconds hands **Functions: ** * Hours, minutes * [[Rattrapante]] chronograph seconds hands * [[Day]] and [[date]] window at 3 00 * [[Chronograph hours]] at 6 00 * [[Small seconds]] at 9 00 * [[Chronograph minutes|Chronograph 30 minute counter]] at 12 00 **Bracelet: ** * Metal bracelet or leather strap **Production: ** * Production [[1992]] - Present * Predecessor [[IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph Mechaquartz]] ===== See Also ===== * [[IWC Pilot's Watch]] * [[IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph]] {{tag>Watch_models IWC_Pilot's_Watch_models IWC_Pilot's_Watch_Chronograph_models}}