The New IWC Pilot’s Watches Collection Takes Flight at SIHH 2019 in Geneva

For over 80 years, IWC’s Pilot’s Watches have been bringing the magic of flight to all those who wear them. These prestigious watches from Schaffhausen will be the highlight of the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer's appearance at the forthcoming Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), which takes place in Geneva from 14th to 17th January 2019. Presented here, the new Spitfire line, which features only IWC-manufactured calibres and celebrates the unique engineering of the British fighter aircraft. The Spitfire, designed by Reginald J. Mitchell, is one of the most sophisticated developments in the history of aviation. The characteristic instrument design of IWC’s Pilot’s Watches likewise was the result of engineering to the specific requirements of military aviation. In addition, the “Silver Spitfire – The Longest Flight” project is launched as Steve Boultbee Brooks and Matt Jones will embark on the first round-the-world flight in a Spitfire this coming summer. A new TOP GUN line and “Le Petit Prince” special editions will also be presented.

Timezoner Spitfire

Pilot’s Watch Timezoner Spitfire Edition “The Longest Flight”

— The Silver Spitfire by Romain Hugault

— Pilot’s Watch Timezoner Spitfire Edition “The Longest Flight” (ref. IW395501)

A particular highlight of the collection is the Pilot’s Watch Timezoner Spitfire Edition “The Longest Flight” (ref. IW395501). For the first time ever at IWC, it combines the patented Timezoner mechanism with an entirely automatic IWC-manufactured movement and is limited to just 250 watches. This special edition is dedicated to the “Silver Spitfire – The Longest Flight” project. It has been specially developed for pilots Steve Boultbee Brooks and Matt Jones to coincide with their flight around the world in a Spitfire. The colour scheme of the watch design, with its stainless steel case, its black dial and its green textile strap, is reminiscent of the cockpit of a Spitfire.

IW395501 SPECIFICATIONS

Estimated release date: April 2019

Please note, product specifications are subject to change prior to release

CASE

Stainless steel case

Diameter 46 mm

Height 15.2 mm

Sapphire, arched edge, anti-reflective coating on both sides

Water resistance 6 bar

FEATURES

Pellaton automatic winding

Date display

Central hacking seconds

Timezoner function for setting another time zone using the rotating bezel

24-hour display for Worldtimer function

Screw-in crown

Glass secured against displacement by drops in air pressure

Special back engraving

Limited to 250 watches

DETAILS

Black dial

Rhodium-plated hands

Green textile strap

Also available with leather strap options

Strap width 22 mm

MOVEMENT

82760 Calibre

IWC-Manufactured movement

Automatic, self-winding

60 hours power reserve

Frequency 28800.0 vph (4.0 hz)

25 Jewels

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Chronograph Spitfire

Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Spitfire

— The Silver Spitfire, illustration by Romain Hugault

— Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Spitfire (ref. IW387902)

Just like the Spitfire, the IWC watch collection of the same name also perfectly combines form and function. The backbone of the new Spitfire line is the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Spitfire (ref. IW387902). The design is inspired by the iconic Mark 11 navigation watch, which was produced in Schaffhausen for the Royal Air Force (RAF) from 1948. IWC is presenting its first Pilot’s Watch Chronograph with a movement from the 69000 calibre family and a reduced case diameter of just 41 millimetres. The 69000 calibre family, which was first introduced in 2016, constitutes one of the most important developments in IWC-manufactured movements in IWC’s early history. Now, for the first time, IWC has incorporated a member of this calibre family into its Pilot’s Watches. The bronze case, the olive green dial and the brown calf leather strap give this chronograph a unique character. Over time, the bronze develops a special patina, making each and every watch a unique piece.

IW387902 SPECIFICATIONS

Estimated release date: October 2019

Please note, product specifications are subject to change prior to release