The new IWC Pilot’s Watches Collection takes a 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. They will be the highlight of the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer’s appearance at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie 2019
Every material has specific properties and offers certain advantages. The search for a material that meets the functional and aesthetic demands of a watch is a central component in IWC’s approach to engineering.
Starting in 2005, IWC entered into a partnership with the Saint-Exupéry-d’Agay Estate whereby the heirs of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and IWC would collaborate in various ways. IWC would support the Fondation’s goals of ensuring that the famous Frenchman’s humanist ideas would remain alive.
Twenty-five years ago, when I first noticed IWC’s Pilot’s watches, it was love at first sight. Here was a precious watch –a fine movement—in a practical case with a practical dial. I was enamored with the anti-preciousness of the dial: clear, legible, and with a flat black base with bright Arabic numerals. Mechanical watches have a heritage and pilot’s watches have a special place within that tradition.
Technical improvements for maximum precision - The IWC-manufactured movements in the new 52000-calibre family feature numerous technical upgrades. Find out more.
