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IWC Schaffhausen

 

 

THE IWC PROFESSIONAL PILOT’S CHRONOGRAPH COLLECTION: YOU’LL NEVER GET CLOSER TO A JET COCKPIT

 

IWC Schaffhausen has launched three new chronographs in its Pilot’s Watches collection. The new ceramic models are directly inspired by timepieces that the brand created in the context of its ‘IWC-Military’ programme in collaboration with some of the most renowned fleet squadrons as well as the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron “Blue Angels®”. The Pilot‘s Watch Chronograph Editions “Royal Maces”, “Tophatters” and “Blue Angels®” all feature the respective squadron patch on the dial and eye-catching details in the corresponding unit’s colour scheme.

 

Ever since IWC engineered the first Pilot’s Watch 85 years ago, the company has fostered an in-depth dialogue with pilots to precisely understand their specific needs and requirements. This exchange has been particularly crucial for developing the brand’s mil-spec service watches, like the Mark 11 for the British Royal Air Force. Today, IWC continues this dialogue within the frame of its military program, which emerged from the brand’s partnership with the U.S. Navy. Since 2018, IWC has been licensed to work on watches for the entire U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aviation units, including “Blue Angels®” and the 247 active and 100 inactive squadrons. Today, IWC is proud to manufacture professional military watches for Naval Aviators and pilots serving in the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and beyond.

 

“The ‘IWC-Military’ programme is an important platform for our engineers and designers to exchange ideas with elite pilots from the U.S. Navy and other forces around the world. The combination of extreme climatic conditions, sea salt and the specific challenges linked with operating fast jets from aircraft carriers, make Naval Aviation the most challenging flying environment in the world. Naval Aviators work with skill and precision and put our watches to the test every day in the harsh environment of the cockpit. Their feedback is invaluable for us not only to improve the quality and durability of our timepieces but also to create unique designs which reflect the heritage, spirit and rich diversity of Naval Aviation”, explains Christoph Grainger-Herr, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen.

 

IWC releases three new chronographs in its Pilot’s Watches collection, which are directly inspired by the brand‘s collaborations with U.S. Navy squadrons. The annual production of these chronographs will be limited to 500 pieces each.


Teamwork. Professionalism. Precision. This is the motto of the “Blue Angels®” U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron. Established in 1946, the “Blue Angels®” U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron is currently made up of 141 members from the Navy and Marines. The Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “Blue Angels®” (Ref. IW389109) is the third timepiece to emerge from IWC’s license agreement. Inspired by the military-exclusive watch developed with Blue Angels members in Pensacola, the chronograph features a blue ceramic case. The bright blue colour is the result of mixing zirconium oxide with other metallic oxides. Here, too, the chronograph pushers and the crown are made of IWC-developed Ceratanium®. The iconic “Blue Angels®” crest with the U.S. Navy Wings of Gold is at 6 o’clock on the dial; the characteristic lettering is engraved on the titanium case back. Yellow details are provided by the chronograph seconds hand, the small seconds and the day-date display at 3 o’clock. This watch is fitted with a blue rubber strap with textile inlay.

The oldest and boldest: Naval Air Station Lemoore in California is the home base of The Strike Fighter Squadron 14, nicknamed “Tophatters”. Having formed in 1919, VFA-14 is the Navy’s oldest active squadron. The Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “Tophatters” (Ref. IW389108) has a case made of black zirconium oxide ceramic. The chronograph pushers and the crown are manufactured Ceratanium®. Developed by IWC, this material is as light and robust as titanium and at the same time similarly hard and scratch-resistant like ceramic. The squadron’s patch with the classic top hat can be found at 6 o’clock on the dial and engraved on the titanium case back. The day-date display, the tip of the chronograph seconds hand, the small seconds and the stitching on the black calfskin strap add more details in the squadron’s characteristic red.

Strike Fighter Squadron 27, known as the “Royal Maces”, is stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in Japan and forms part of Carrier Air Wing 5. The Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “Royal Maces” (Ref. IW389107) is inspired by the military-exclusive edition IWC has developed with members of the squadron. The chronograph features a black zirconium oxide ceramic case. The pushers and the crown are made of Ceratanium®. The dial features the “Maces” patch at 6 o’clock and also has a yellow day-date indication. The yellow stitching on the strap, the tip of the chronograph seconds hand and the small seconds add details in the signature “Maces” colour. The case back is made of grade 5 titanium and features an engraving of the squadron’s F/A-18E Super Hornet jet next to the official squadron denomination “VFA-27”.


IN-HOUSE COLUMN-WHEEL CHRONOGRAPH MOVEMENT

The IWC-manufactured 69380 calibre movement powers the new chronographs. Consisting of 231 individual parts, this mechanical chronograph movement is engineered with a focus on robustness, reliability and precision. A column wheel controls the stopwatch function. The bi-directional pawl-winding system supplies the movement with energy, building up a power reserve of 46 hours. The timepieces also feature a soft-iron inner case to protect the movement efficiently from the effects of magnetic fields. The front glasses are specially secured to avoid displacement in the case of sudden drops of air pressure.

 

The Pilot’s Watches Chronograph Edition “Royal Maces”, Edition “Tophatters” and Edition “Blue Angels®” will be available from September 9th through IWC boutiques, authorised retail partners or online on IWC.com. The timepieces are eligible for registration under the My IWC care program and thus benefit from a 6-year extension to the standard 2-year International Limited Warranty.

 


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