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Pre-Owned IWC Spitfire Chronograph Luxury Watch Review

3,145 views · Published 19 September 2016 · 6:03 · Indexed 26 October 2026

Channel: Govberg Jewelers · 2016 · Howto & Style

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Reference Number: IW3878-04

The stainless steel flyback chronograph in stainless steel is an intermediate size in the IWC family. This watch is 43mm, which doesn't include chronograph pushers or crown. It does feature dramatic downturn on the lugs, allowing it to better hug a smaller wrist. The watch wears thinner than it is at 16mm.  The watch does have some heft but it is well balanced. 

This balance comes from the 5 link bracelet, allowing it to flex easily and bend downwards without flaring outwards. Each individual link has dimples underneath allowing for micro sizing adjustments or for dismantling for deep cleaning. There are generous channels between the links meaning it won't pinch or pull when its on the wrist. Finishing off the bracelet is a twin trigger deployant clasp. There is also a push button slider allowing for small adjustments on the fly. 

The dial is the classic Spitfire design. This features applied numerals, stylized and fully lumed. The dial has a beautiful metallic look. It has a bit more power and is more dramatically effected when light strikes it. The dial steps down from the minute track around the outer dial, to the sub registers and down further to the triple date window at 3 o'clock. 

The caseback shows the engraving of the WWII Spitfire airplane and covers the IWC 89365 caliber with flyback movement. The movement has a 68-hour power reserve, hacking seconds and quick set function for the date. 

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