New Releases · 2026-04-14
IWC’s 43 mm Le Petit Prince chronograph balances blue and gold
The larger steel anniversary chronograph combines luminous gold-plated hands with a 46-hour automatic movement.
By Chronolume digest · Original English summary · Based on IWC official reference and dated manufacturer announcement
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What to know
The 43 mm Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Le Petit Prince gives the familiar blue sunray dial a warmer set of gold-plated hands. White printed numerals, three subdials and a day-date window retain the purposeful layout of IWC’s aviation chronographs. A tinted sapphire caseback carries a Little Prince illustration framed by the edition lettering.
Reference IW378011 uses automatic calibre 69385, with column-wheel control and a 46-hour reserve. The steel case is 14.8 mm thick and water-resistant to 10 bar. Its blue rubber strap can be removed without tools through EasX-CHANGE. Announced in April 2026, this is the larger counterpart to the separate 41 mm IW388120 anniversary chronograph.
At a glance
| Reference | IW378011 |
|---|---|
| Case | 43 × 14.8 mm stainless steel |
| Dial | Deep-blue sunray; gold-plated hands |
| Movement | 69385 automatic column-wheel chronograph |
| Power reserve | 46 hours |
| Water resistance | 10 bar |
| Strap | Blue rubber; EasX-CHANGE |
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Source & attribution
IWC official reference and dated manufacturer announcement · Published 2026-04-14 ↗