Description
The stainless steel version of the 41mm Le Petit Prince chronograph is the daily-wear proposition in the anniversary lineup. Ref. IW388120 delivers the same in-house calibre 69385 chronograph movement in a more traditional steel package, making it the natural choice for collectors who want the Le Petit Prince blue without the visual boldness of white ceramic.
Design
The 41mm stainless steel case has a classic pilot's watch character. The deep blue sunburst dial with white printed indices and gold-plated Super-LumiNova hands provides excellent readability. Day and date at 3 o'clock, and cleanly integrated chronograph subdials. The blue rubber strap with EasX-CHANGE system and steel pin buckles allows for quick changes.
Specifications
- Reference: IW388120
- Case: Stainless steel, 41mm diameter, ~14.5mm thick
- Water resistance: 100m (10 bar)
- Movement: IWC calibre 69385 (in-house, automatic chronograph)
- Jewels: 33
- Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
- Power reserve: 46 hours
- Complications: Chronograph, day-date
- Dial: Deep blue sunburst
- Strap: Blue rubber with EasX-CHANGE
What's Exciting About This Watch
This is the sweet spot of the anniversary lineup: in-house chronograph movement, the beloved Le Petit Prince blue dial, practical 41mm sizing, and a price that makes it the most accessible chronograph in the anniversary collection. The calibre 69385 with column wheel is the same architecture as the ceramic version but in a movement configured for the steel case. For everyday wear, steel is still king.
History
The 41mm Pilot's Watch Chronograph format has been an IWC cornerstone since the brand downsized from the larger 43mm cases. The Le Petit Prince edition in steel represents continuity — the blue-dialed Le Petit Prince chronograph has been a bestseller across multiple generations.