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For fans of pilot watches, IWC, the Schaffhausen-based Swiss watchmaker, has long been a leading player. In the 1990s, the Pilot's Watch Chronograph was a popular choice among style nerds and watch lovers alike, who often referred to it simply as “the Flieger” (the German word for “pilot”) without even mentioning the brand. It was one of those “if you know, you know” things. The epitome of modern cool from a coveted tool-watch specialist, it formed the bedrock of the brand's offer.