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IWC Schaffhausen · Pilot
Pilot's Watch Chronograph Tophatters
Ref. IW389108
Watch details and strap advice
- Case diameter
- 44.5 mm
- Case height
- 15.7 mm
- Case material
- Ceramic
- Case shape
- Round
- Water resistance
- 60 m
- Movement
- Automatic
- Caliber
- 69380
- Dial
- Black
The IWC Schaffhausen Pilot's Watch Chronograph Tophatters takes a 21 mm strap: measure between the lugs and that is the only number you need. We list 6 straps in that width. A field or pilot watch at heart, it suits canvas, nylon and matte leather more than polished calf. With a 44.5 mm case and 60 m of water resistance, a thicker strap balances the case. Automatic movement. Most straps here come with quick-release spring bars, so the swap takes a minute and no tool.
Straps by lug width (21 mm) 6
All 6 21 mm strapsWidth is a starting point. Check the case and end fittings before choosing.
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Deployant RubberRubber€49.90 -
Sailcloth WeaveNylon€27.90 -
Suede RallyLeather€34.90 -
Classic EmbossedLeather€24.90 -
Epsom GrainLeather€27.90 -
Heritage SuedeLeather€29.90
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