Perpetuating a great passion
In spring this year, and for the sixth time in all, IWC Schaffhausen reaffirmed its ties to legendary pilot, author and humanist Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, with the limited Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition Antoine de Saint-Exupéry in red gold. Now, with an unlimited special edition in stainless steel, the timepiece impresses with a new visual impact. Its understated elegance and cutting-edge technology are a perfect addition to the IWC Pilot’s Watch portfolio.At the tender age of 12, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry had his first unforgettable flight. Famed for its 70-year tradition in the manufacture of Pilot’s Watches, IWC Schaffhausen is using the anniversary of that memorable first flight as an occasion to dedicate its sixth special edition to his memory — the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph
Edition Antoine
de Saint-Exupéry.
Following on from the model in 18-carat red gold, which was launched in a limited edition of 500 watches in spring, comes the special edition in stainless steel, a perfect complement to IWC’s tribute to the great pilot, poet and pioneer.
For connoisseurs, the tobaccocoloured dial and calfskin strap with its creamcoloured quilted stitching immediately identify the chronograph as a typical ‘Saint Ex’. The elaborate surface finish, featuring polished, silky-matte and structured elements, enhances the overall quality of the watch’s appearance. This impression is underscored by the sun-pattern finish on the dial. The sapphire glass has antireflective coating on both sides and is secured against drops in air pressure. Developed and manufactured exclusively by IWC, the 89361-calibre movement is a technical masterpiece. It displays long periods of times on a single subdial. A special engraving embellishes the back of the watch. It depicts the last aircraft
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry ever flew, a Lightning
P-38.
Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition Antoine de Saint Exupéry in stainless steel
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