"The shocking history of the IWC pilot watch began in the 1930s and we have thus created the most original and immortal classic in pilot watchmaking. The spirit of the new pilot watch series follows. "As Georges Kern, chief executive of IWC, said at the beginning of the last century, IWC has focused exclusively on the aerospace industry Design pilot watches, and therefore become the eyes of flight enthusiasts watchmaking pioneer. Introduced this year, the new Pilot Watches collection is original in design, "the style of the watch dates back to the era of flying pioneers and incorporates innovative, modern watchmaking. We will witness the launch of the Piston Series into a remodeled classic , A new phase of originality, "explains Christian Knoop, creative director at IWC. Among the infamous Aviator videos released by IWC, five new pilot watches appear to take off together with pilot airplanes and lead the warplanes flying over the desert sky with precise and reliable performance, and continue writing in the brave and proud years of promenade IWC flight legend.
Cross the Sahara and meet the "little prince."
"Only intentions can discover the truth, can not see the eyes alone." "Little Prince" author Anthony. Saint-Exupery and the "Prince" Special Edition play a very important role in the pilot watch series. This year, the IWC features a special edition of the "Little Prince" special edition of the large pilot's calendar watch (model number: IW502701). Anthony. Saint-Exupery narrated to the world a story of a little prince from another planet who had met a young prince in the Sahara desert due to a crash landing and spent an unforgettable years with the little prince. In reality, Anthony. St. Ai Shu Bai is also a pilot, once he and his partner in the Sahara desert crashes, deserted deserted one, sandstorm raging, it is this lonely and near-death experience has become the source of "Little Prince" inspiration. IWC pays tribute to the French writer and pilot, and his most famous piece, "Little Prince," from 2006 and 2013 respectively. The new large pilot calendar watch "Little Prince" Special Edition (model: IW502701), adds the calendar function, miraculously combines the flying and writing, technology and poetry of two worlds, to create a elegant special edition equipped with red gold case Watch, limited edition 250. At the same time, the bottom of the table also engraved the image of the little prince: Through the bottom of the transparent sapphire glass, the wearer can see the little prince in his little planet - put Tuo - with big eyes staring to the sky.
Across the south of England to continue the myth of Mark
The plane whistled like a hawk in the sky, crossing southern England and leading us into the myth of the Mark IWC series. In 2016, IWC opened a new chapter in the Mark series. Three models of Mark 18 pilots' watches (model number: IW327001 / IW327002 / IW327011) were grandly debuted. Tracing back to history, the origins of the IWC and the RAF began in 1948, designing and building the prestigious "Mark 11" for the RAF. The name "Mark 11" came from the RAF, when all the equipment in the army was named "Mark" and Mark XI was correctly spelled "Mk.11" because shortly after World War II, The Royal Air Force gave up the Roman alphabet as the numbering method, and adopted the Arabic numerals as the counting method. Many pilots are proud to wear the military Mark 11 watch, the Royal Air Force is wearing this legendary watch for up to 30 years. Introduced this year, the entry-level Mark 18 pilots watch heritage classic, extremely simple. Both models carry a stylish black Santoni calfskin strap (model number: IW327001 / IW327002) with an orange leather lining on the inside. The third watch is matched with elegant steel bracelet (Model: IW327011).
Originated in California, to express aspiration
The fighter continued to pilot and landed in the California area of ​​the United States. At Miramar, California, there is a U.S. Marine Corps pilots school, once home to elite pilots and advanced aviation installations, to nurture the spirit and discipline of military personnel and the breadth and depth of the sea. Inspired by the spirit of the Cadet Corps, IWC launched two models of MIRAMAR watches with a formal military design in 2012. In the 2016 pilot year, the IWC incorporated the TOP GUN MIRAMAR chronograph (model number: IW389002) in Naval Air Combat Team. The chronograph case has a reduced case diameter of 44 mm, Comfort is improved. In addition, this chronograph watch to abandon the triple date display, but with a single date display, the dial is even more clean and tidy. The small dial at "12 o'clock" is equipped with an hour and minute totalizer to improve the time comfort of the watch and make timing reading as simple and convenient as the second time. Antimagnetic soft iron inner shell is more effective protection of this precision masterpiece from the magnetic field effect.
Fly over the Alps and return to the tradition of flying
The awesome Alps stretches thousands of kilometers and gives birth to countless flying stories and dreams. Every single pilot's ups and downs are a challenge and must be absorbed in order to ensure accuracy. In the new 2016 series, IWC was inspired by the 1940s design and reverted to the traditional design of pilot watches. Pilot Chronograph (Model: IW377709 / IW377710), designers decided to abandon the triple date display, the day of the week with the single-digit date display in 2016. The small five-minute figures on the outer minute circle are also omitted, giving the classic cockpit style , Dial like the Junker Ju 52 aircraft cockpit, concise, more readable.
Orthodoxy elegant future, heritage classic masterpiece
Man Guan Man Road really iron, all the way cloak, look back upon the magnificent history of years of memory; now step from scratch, wearing glory armor, to continue the journey. The new large pilot heritage watch The prototype of the 1974 Schafhausen precision navigation watch was born (52 TSC type) as the prototype, inherited 75 years ago, the traditional crafts, while inheriting the classic but also gives the contemporary significance. Large pilots inherit the watch 55 classic design as the blueprint, to reproduce the original size 1940 pilot watch. At the same time, with titanium this lightweight material to follow the modern pace, weighs less than 150 grams, lightweight and comfortable to wear in the wrist. Large pilot heritage watches 48 more in line with modern aesthetic habits and comfortable wearing requirements. The 48mm case is extremely superior to the wrist, and is a big eye-catching highlight on the wearer, whether it is an office or a dinner party. At the same time, this timepiece is made of titanium and weighs only 120 grams, making it perfect for everyday wear.
The video of the Bay of Biscay is not the end, the flight is not only the return is set sail.
Classic and modern wrist highlight, history and future available.
Be Original - remodeled classic, original heart.