Big Pilot's Watch 'Edition Antoine de Saint Exupéry' IW500422

Big Pilot Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Edition IW500422

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46mm, Tobacco Brown
IWC
IWC
IWC Pilot's Watch: The Icon of Aviation Watches
IWC Pilot's Watches, Which began in 1936 with the "Special Pilot's Watch, " boast a long history in the aviation watch industry. Carrying on the traditional pilot's watch design with black dials, Large Arabic numerals, And triangular markers, They boast excellent legibility, Durability, And anti-magnetic properties. Their reliability as military watches, Such as the Mark 11 (1948) for the Royal Air Force, Has been proven. More recently, The brand has evolved into a diverse lineup, Featuring models like the Big Pilot, Top Gun, And Spitfire, As well as cutting-edge materials, In-house movements, And robust water resistance and shock absorption systems. IWC Pilot's Watches remain an icon of aviation watchmaking, Beloved not only by pilots but also by watch enthusiasts and collectors worldwide. The Big Pilot 'Antoine de Saint-Exupéry' Edition is a limited edition model produced in 2009 of 1, 149 pieces. It features a 'tobacco brown' dial and Antoine's A signature at 9 o'clock.
Release year
2009
Dial color
Tobacco Brown
Dial index
Bar, Triangle, Arabic
Glass
Sapphire crystal
Case material
Stainless steel
Case diameter
46mm
Case thickness
16mm
Bracelet material
Leather
Bracelet types
Strap
Buckle type
Folding clasp
Bezel material
Stainless steel
Lug width
22mm
Function
Power reserve, Date
Waterproof
60m
Movement
Self-winding
Caliber
Cal. 51111
Frequency
21, 600 vibrations
Power reserve
About 168 hours
IWC Big Pilot's Watch 'Edition Antoine de Saint Exupéry' IW500422
Big Pilot's Watch 'Edition Antoine de Saint Exupéry' IW500422
Big Pilot Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Edition IW500422
46mm, Tobacco Brown
₩12,800,000
IWC
IWC
IWC Big Pilot's Watch 'Edition Antoine de Saint Exupéry' IW500422
Big Pilot's Watch 'Edition Antoine de Saint Exupéry' IW500422
Big Pilot Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Edition IW500422
46mm, Tobacco brown
₩12,000,000
IWC
IWC
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