IWC Pilot's Performance Chronograph 41 AMG IW388305

The IWC Pilot’s Watch Performance Chronograph 41 AMG (Ref. IW388305) brings together the brand’s aviation heritage with the engineering spirit of Mercedes-AMG. Crafted in lightweight titanium with a robust 41 mm case, it balances tool-watch toughness with refined aesthetics. The black dial is highly legible, featuring bold white numerals, luminous markers, and contrasting chronograph sub-dials that deliver instant readability. A ceramic bezel with a tachymeter scale adds both sportiness and function, while the bracelet configuration underscores its versatility, shifting the watch seamlessly from cockpit-inspired grit to daily wear elegance.

Inside beats the IWC-manufactured Calibre 69385, a column-wheel chronograph movement offering 46 hours of power reserve and protected by a soft-iron inner case against magnetic fields. With 100-meter water resistance, a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, and a robust titanium bracelet with fine adjustment, the IW388305 is as practical as it is striking. Merging precision mechanics with a performance-driven design ethos, this chronograph embodies the synergy of IWC’s pilot watch DNA and AMG’s high-octane engineering.

IWC Pilot's Performance Chronograph 41 AMG IW388305

Reference: IW388305

Dated: 2024

Bracelet: IWC Titanium Bracelet and Black Rubber IWC Strap

Case Size: 41mm x 14.7mm Thickness

Lug Width: 20mm

Case Metal: Titanium

Movement: IWC 69385 - Automatic

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Day-Date, Chronograph

Box and Papers: Warranty Card, inner and outer boxes, and booklets

Crystal: Sapphire

Bracelet size: 7.75”

Case has little to no wear. Bracelet has minimal micro wear, and strap has minimal wear on buckle. Dial, hands, and crystal have no wear. Running within spec.

The International Watch Company (IWC) has a rich history dating back to 1868 when American watchmaker Florentine Ariosto Jones founded the company in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. Jones aimed to combine advanced American manufacturing techniques with the skilled craftsmanship of Swiss watchmakers. Despite initial challenges, IWC quickly gained a reputation for producing high-quality pocket watches and, later, wristwatches. 

Throughout the 20th century, IWC was a force of innovation and expand its repertoire accordingly. In the 1930s, they introduced their first pilot's watches, which would become an enduring part of their identity. During World War II, IWC produced these watches for both civilian and military use. The post-war period saw the introduction of iconic collections like the Ingenieur in 1955 and the Aquatimer in 1967. In the 1970s, IWC collaborated with Ferdinand A. Porsche to create the first watch with a built-in compass. The company's commitment to technical innovation and classic design has persisted into the 21st century, with IWC remaining a respected name in luxury watchmaking.