IWC Pilot Chronograph: Disassembly, Assembly and Preparing for a Repair Consultation
Technical reviewer of the Korean source: 박성희 · 대표
Translated from the technically reviewed Korean article.
What should I prepare before an IWC Pilot Chronograph repair consultation?
Prepare photos of your watch, the changes you noticed and when you first noticed them, and any repair history you know. The disassembly photos and separate assembly video of the same model can help you prepare questions.
At a glance
This case at a glance
Start with the black dial and hands, then view the calendar side, gear structure and separated plate.
Watch the disassembly video alongside a separate assembly video of the same model.
Before a consultation, note the changes you noticed, when they began and the scenes you want to ask about.
From the black dial to the interior
Before bringing an IWC Pilot Chronograph in for repair, write down the changes you have noticed and when you noticed them. Actual workshop videos can also help you prepare questions. Here, Mugyodong Luxury Watch brings together a disassembly video and a separate assembly video of the same model. The process begins with the black chronograph dial and moves into the watch's internal structure.
The main photo shows the black dial and hands in the disassembly video. The screen displays the wording ‘PILOT FLIEGER Ref.IW370607 C.7922’. We refer to this as the on-screen wording. For a consultation, provide a photo of your own watch and any markings you can see. Even when its appearance resembles the watch in the video, use your own watch's information when discussing it.
Dial, calendar side and gears in the disassembly video
The disassembly video shows the dial with the hands removed. Comparing this with the main image lets you see the difference between the dial with and without its hands. The calendar-side interior appears next, followed by a view of the gear plate. The sequence moves from the visible face of the watch to the structures beneath it.
The gear structure and the separated plate also come from the same disassembly video. Each photo focuses on a different part of the interior. Looking at the photos first and then watching the disassembly video makes it easier to follow where each scene belongs in the sequence. Note the video time of any detail you would like to ask about.
What to explain before a consultation
What should you explain? Describe, in your own words, what feels different from usual, when you first noticed it and the circumstances in which you noticed it. Add any previous repair history you know and the questions you currently have. This helps you prepare for the conversation. Focus on what you have personally experienced.
Which actual work should you refer to? Look at the dial, calendar-side interior and gear structure in the disassembly video, then watch the assembly video of the same model. You can prepare questions that relate to your own watch, such as ‘Which areas would you examine on my watch?’ To request a consultation, call 02-777-5031 or use the website's contact page.
The assembly video and visiting the shop
The assembly video shows work assembling components of the same model. After viewing the individual parts in the disassembly scenes, continue to the assembly video to consider both processes together. All six photos on this page are from the disassembly video; the assembly process is presented in a separate video. Bring the questions prompted by these photos and videos to your consultation.
Mugyodong Luxury Watch is an independent repair shop that opened in 1974. The year refers to the opening of the business. The shop is on the first floor of Jeongo Building, 12 Mugyo-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul. Prepare photos of your watch, the changes you have noticed during use and any video scenes you want to discuss, then call 02-777-5031 or contact us through the website.
Frequently asked questions
What should I prepare before an IWC chronograph consultation?
Note the changes you experienced, when and under what circumstances you first noticed them, and any previous repair history you know. Photos of the watch and timestamps of video scenes you want to discuss are also useful.
Which video are the photos from?
All six photos are from disassembly video alOc7I7BMTU. They show the dial and hands, the dial with the hands removed, the calendar-side interior, the gear plate, the gear structure and the separated plate. Each photo caption gives the exact extraction time.
Can I also watch the assembly process?
Yes. Separate assembly video VJR5siZkh3g covers the same model. View the individual parts in the disassembly video, then continue to the assembly work.
Where is the shop and how can I contact you?
Mugyodong Luxury Watch is an independent repair shop on the first floor of Jeongo Building, 12 Mugyo-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul. Call 02-777-5031 or use the website's contact page.
Preparing to discuss your IWC watch?
Share photos of your watch, the changes you have noticed and the workshop scenes you want to ask about. Visit the first floor of Jeongo Building, 12 Mugyo-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, or call 02-777-5031.