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It’s the first time Dior has launched a watch and jewellery line together.

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It’s the first time Dior has launched a watch and jewellery line together.

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It’s the first time Dior has launched a watch and jewellery line together.

For more stories like this, visit www.thepeakmagazine.com.sg.

Marked as one of the most anticipated days for watch enthusiasts, Rolex has released its new models as part of Watches and Wonders 2021. The models featured in the 2021 Collection are the Explorer, Explorer II, Datejust 36, and Daytona Cosmograph. Rolex continues to add its own artistic flair by incorporating new and exclusive dial […]

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The Porsche 911 GT3 RS continues to make its presence as the incredibly stylish GT vehicle made to conquer the track, as well as a casual drive to the office. The versatility of the GT3 RS platform is also mirrored in the Porsche Design apparel and accessories collection. In this week’s Wheels x Wardrobe, we […]

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The Porsche 911 GT3 RS continues to make its presence as the incredibly stylish GT vehicle made to conquer the track, as well as a casual drive to the office. The versatility of the GT3 RS platform is also mirrored in the Porsche Design apparel and accessories collection. In this week’s Wheels x Wardrobe, we […]

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TAG Heuer has given the beloved Aquaracer modern updates for a stylish new look. All the way back in 1978 when the Heuer Ref. 844 was introduced to the world. This divers’ watch would go on to be a legend among dive watches and is still beloved by divers around the world. Skip ahead over […]

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TAG Heuer has given the beloved Aquaracer modern updates for a stylish new look. All the way back in 1978 when the Heuer Ref. 844 was introduced to the world. This divers’ watch would go on to be a legend among dive watches and is still beloved by divers around the world. Skip ahead over […]

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TAG Heuer has given the beloved Aquaracer modern updates for a stylish new look. All the way back in 1978 when the Heuer Ref. 844 was introduced to the world. This divers’ watch would go on to be a legend among dive watches and is still beloved by divers around the world. Skip ahead over […]

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For Roger Dubuis, diamonds shine day or night The Excalibur Collection by Roger Dubuis defines itself as the most popular model in the lineup of luxury timepieces, combining state-of-the-art design and complex movements to create the highest quality watches on the market. In light of Watches and Wonders 2021, Roger Dubuis is around to announce […]

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Watches and Wonders 2021 is finally here and Hublot is proud to announce the release of four new head-turning models. The Swiss watchmaker continues to supply the watch industry with one-of-a-kind designs that feature vibrant colors and complicated movements. The models included in the 2021 collection are the Big Bang Integral, Big Bang UNICO, and […]

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If you're on the market for a pilot's chronograph, my guess is you're looking at an IWC. Since the '90s, IWC has championed the look of the pilot's chronograph. The 3705 Fliegerchronograph has always been a cult favourite — IWC knows this too, having released a limited edition Tribute to 3705 just earlier this year, which paid homage to the legendary Ceramic Fligerchronograph of 1994.

The brand is launching its brand new Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41 at the digital Watches & Wonders exhibition this year, which in its new downsized 41mm (although not quite the original 39mm), and new coloured dial executions, are clear recipes for success. And with a new quick-change system, a choice of straps between calfskin, rubber and stainless steel, here's why we think the 41mm is well worth your consideration.

For 85 years, IWC has been engineering pilot's watches with the functional requirements and specific needs of professional pilots in mind. Conceived as precise and reliable tools for navigation in the war-time period, these modern-day Pilot's Watches still bear that classic war-time Flieger aesthetic: with strong legibility and the iconic cockpit instrument design.

Ahead of its launch date, we were offered the chance to try out the Ref. IW388101 with the blue dial and blue calfskin strap. Here's what we love about the new chronograph — 41mm really is the sweet spot for a Pilot's Watch. It's still a substantial watch, but beautifully proportioned, practical and wearable for slimmer (even ladies) wrists.

The new 41mm chronograph follows on the success of the 2019 Spitfire chronograph, which was also in 41mm. But in stainless steel, and a blue or green dial with all white luminous markings, the new 41mm is your typical modern-day IWC watch. Gone too is the closed caseback on the Spitfire version - the new 41mm shows off the in-house calibre 69385 through its transparent sapphire caseback.

Like any IWC Pilot's Watch, the dial configuration is utilitarian and practical, displaying the time, day, date, and a 12-hour chronograph with central seconds. The running seconds is indicated at the sub-dial at 6 o'clock, which offers a bright pop of red against the intensely coloured dial. The reworked stainless steel case construction also ensures that the chronograph is now water-resistant to 100 metres.

The chronograph movement comes in 231 individual parts and robust-looking as it is, comes with some depth so it's still very much a joy to examine. The stopwatch function is controlled by a column wheel, which you can see clearly when you swing the bi-directional rotor out of the way. Fully wound, the watch ticks at 4Hz and comes with a power reserve of 46 hours.

Here's the fun part: the watch is now more versatile than ever with the new quick-change system and new strap choices — bracelet, calfskin leather and rubber straps — that you can purchase separately and change out on your own without watchmaking tools. I loved the watch on the blue calfskin leather strap, but the steel-on-steel combo would obviously be a crowd favourite, and the rubber strap gives it an even sportier, more casual feel.

One last thing to mention is the box that the watch comes in. Gone are the days when watch boxes are bulky things that you don't dare throw out, but take up valuable space in your homes. The watch box for the new IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41 is cleverly also a travel pouch, yet another proof that functionality, practicality, and versatility are at the forefront for IWC's designs.

IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41

Technical Specifications
Reference Ref. IW388101 (blue dial, blue calfskin strap), Ref. IW388102 (blue dial, stainless steel bracelet), Ref. IW388103 (green dial, brown calfskin strap), Ref. IW388104 (green dial, stainless steel bracelet)
Movement Automatic calibre 69385; hours, minutes, seconds, date and day display, small hacking seconds; 46-hour power reserve
Case 41mm stainless steel; water-resistant to 100m
Strap Calfskin leather, stainless steel bracelet and rubber available with quick-change system

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