Early UTC (IW325101 / IW325102) – original box & papers before 2000?

Early UTC (IW325101 / IW325102) – original box & papers before 2000?

Hello everyone,

I am researching the very first production of the Pilot’s UTC, references IW325101 (strap) and IW325102 (bracelet), especially the tritium dial examples delivered before 2000.

I am trying to determine exactly what these watches were originally supplied with. I have noticed that examples offered on the pre-owned market come with a surprisingly wide variety of boxes and paperwork, so I am unsure which combinations are actually original to the first deliveries.

Specifically:

• Which presentation box was used for the earliest deliveries (1998–1999)?
• Was there more than one box type before 2000?
• What papers were included (warranty card, guarantee booklet, instruction manual, etc.)?
• Did the packaging change around 2000 or only later?

I would also be very interested in learning how to distinguish an original delivery box from a later replacement box supplied during an IWC service.

If anyone owns a complete early set, or has period catalogues, dealer documentation, or photographs, I would be very grateful for any information.

Thank you very much!

The best reference is IWC Archives or Customer Care with the watch's serial number—they can often confirm the original delivery details. Marketplace listings aren't reliable since many early UTCs were serviced and received replacement boxes.

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