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My new Pilot
I've been trying to decide what my next IWC watch would be (joining my Big Pilot 5004) and I was fortunate to attend SIHH this year to see all of the new Pilots. I was particularly excited to see the new Spitfires and I was really quite excited about seeing the perpetual calendar version.
Off all of the new Pilots though, it was the Spitfire Chronograph that really caught my fancy and while I liked the PC, it didn't quite sing for me. So despite the beautiful dial on the chronograph, I hesitated and deferred making a decision for the moment.
Fast forward a couple of months to April 17th and a post from Michael showing the new Pilot's Watch Chronograph Edition Antoine de Saint Exupéry in rose gold set my heart a flutter. The only hesitation I had was that I really prefer stainless steel for my every day, casually-styled watches. But then, just a couple of posts later, I read the confirmation of a stainless steel edition and my fate was set.
Several months later, the watch arrived this morning and I must say that it looks even better than I dared hope. Here are some pics that I took straight out of the box… I love everything about the watch.
So, it is my pleasure to present my Pilot's Watch Chronograph Edition Antoine de Saint Exupéry, reference IW387806:
I just changed my guess to the St. Ex in your other thread and then I saw this. Congratulations! As one fortunate to have seen it in the metal, I can say it is a truly beautiful watch. Enjoy it in the best of health.
I've been trying to decide what my next IWC watch would be (joining my Big Pilot 5004) and I was fortunate to attend SIHH this year to see all of the new Pilots. I was particularly excited to see the new Spitfires and I was really quite excited about seeing the perpetual calendar version.
Off all of the new Pilots though, it was the Spitfire Chronograph that really caught my fancy and while I liked the PC, it didn't quite sing for me. So despite the beautiful dial on the chronograph, I hesitated and deferred making a decision for the moment.
Fast forward a couple of months to April 17th and a post from Michael showing the new Pilot's Watch Chronograph Edition Antoine de Saint Exupéry in rose gold set my heart a flutter. The only hesitation I had was that I really prefer stainless steel for my every day, casually-styled watches. But then, just a couple of posts later, I read the confirmation of a stainless steel edition and my fate was set.
Several months later, the watch arrived this morning and I must say that it looks even better than I dared hope. Here are some pics that I took straight out of the box… I love everything about the watch.
So, it is my pleasure to present my Pilot's Watch Chronograph Edition Antoine de Saint Exupéry, reference IW387806:
Still wrapped up
Free at last
Love the strap
The clasp
Wonderful dial
Anti-magnetic, Saint-Ex back
Can't stop staring at the dial
Crown and pushers
The book of words
Keep it clean
Where it belongs!
Last edited: 29 October, 2012 - 21:28
Best regards,
David
Last edited: 8 January, 2013 - 17:49
Allow me to be the first of many to congratulate you on such a beautiful pick-up.
May you enjoy many exciting times with it. Great choice !
Happy Times,
Andy
EDIT - after posting .... Change that to the second to congratulate
Last edited: 29 October, 2012 - 21:36
Congrats and wear it in good health. It is a beautiful watch and worth the wait.
Your photos are excellent.
Regards,
Kevin
Time is something invented by the Swiss to help sell more watches
Last edited: 8 November, 2012 - 12:49
Jeff
Regards,
Ardoise
regards,
thang
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Last edited: 21 April, 2013 - 08:55