IWC IW3713-13 Pilot Doppelchronograph 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial

The IWC Pilot Doppelchronograph IW3713‑13 is a commanding expression of mid‑1990s pilot’s watch engineering, crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and offered from approximately 1996 through 2005. Its 42 mm case, standing 16.2 mm tall, houses the IWC automatic split‑seconds chronograph calibre 79230—an in‑house module built atop the Valjoux 7750 that adds rattrapante functionality alongside day and date displays. The black dial, paired with a German‑language day wheel and luminous Arabic numerals, reinforces legibility in true aviator tradition. This variant features a black crocodile strap that complements the dial while contrasting the warm gold case. The Doppelchronograph was developed by Richard Habring and remains a highly regarded complication among collectors, prized for its technical sophistication and rarity in gold. The watch’s robust construction includes a soft‑iron inner case for magnetic protection and a sapphire crystal with anti‑reflective coating, with water resistance rated to 6 bar (60 m), underscoring its tool‑watch credentials. As a discontinued model, the IW3713‑13 stands out as a grail piece for those seeking a high‑complication pilot’s chronograph in precious metal. Like New with IWC box and undated papers. This piece was just fully serviced by IWC in Q2/2026.