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The Pilot's Watch Chronograph Reference 3705: A ceramic pioneer. Was it IWC's first? And why did ceramic revolutionize sports watches? Its distinctive black case, dial, and crisp white numerals set it apart. Made from groundbreaking zirconium oxide ceramic, it offered extreme durability and an unmistakable tactical aesthetic. In this episode, IWC Museum Curator David Seyffer and Sales Manager Jule Schäfer explore the story behind one of IWC's most iconic ceramic timepieces.
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This video was published on 2026-10-18 on the official IWC Schaffhausen YouTube channel and belongs to the playlist “IWC Schaffhausen – latest videos”. The brand's history goes back to 1868; today IWC Schaffhausen is based in Schaffhausen. Today it belongs to Richemont. Other IWC Schaffhausen collections that appear in the videos: IWC Aquatimer, IWC Portugieser and IWC Big Pilot.
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