IWC Pilot Owner Review : Efficient, confidential and addictive

For almost 15 years, I had been eyeing the Pilot.. previously in 43mm and only in black (steel or ceramic case), it seemed even more imposing than it was. April 2021, IWC released the 41mm version in different shades, sunray blue and green, each with the date and day on a white background, on leather or 5-link steel bracelet with EasX-CHANGE system allowing you to change the bracelet in one go and a very practical micro adjustment to the buckle (even if it is less accomplished than that of Rolex), this pilot is now water-resistant to 100m compared to 60m previously. Decided to put them on the wrist at the AD, I find them successful due to their typical IWC finish, a new manufacture movement equips them (after years where it was equipped with the excellent ETA 7750), this does not bring much in terms of power reserve and precision (+5.75 seconds / day). May 2022 I discovered in the press the presentation of a limited series of 500 pieces worldwide (under reference IW388107), this one celebrating the Chinese New Year with a tiger-shaped oscillating weight, the year 2022 engraved and the serial number on 500, a Burgundy leather strap (tending towards dark Bordeaux) and above all a red sunray dial, which depending on the inclination of the watch oscillates between wine lees, black, Bordeaux... I go to Paris and passing in front of the IWC window rue de la Paix, it is there alone proud, well highlighted, I go in and ask to pass it. Wow, hypnotic this dial, the date and day are well integrated with the same color as the dial. However, I prefer to focus on a Navitimer 41 (which I am currently getting for almost €2,000 less than the IWC) .. but after 3 months, I am tired of this cream dial with gold hands, tone on tone it is not very readable .. regrets finally because the Burgundy was sold quickly after my visit and no point looking elsewhere .. they were all sold in the first 6 months of 2022 .. I embark on a quest for months to search the net for a possibility of acquiring one but they are rare on the web and they are on the other side of the world ... then finally .. a magnificent piece is finally available a few weeks ago. Time to talk with its owner who acquired it in May 2022 ... a few days apart from my own test in Paris .. his acquired in the Netherlands and worn less than 5 times. We agree on the acquisition costs, a few days of waiting... the IWC Pilot barely received, I go to the IWC boutique to equip it with the magnificent 5-link bracelet and there it is, finally! a bomb, the softness of the pushers (more pleasant than on a speedmaster), it is very readable and for once it will not be easy for me to find one on someone's wrist.