Several new Spitfire models in the Pilot’s Watches collection were presented by IWC at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH 2019) held in in Geneva.
Among them, the Pilot’s Watch UTC Spitfire Edition “MJ271” integrates the useful Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) function into an IWC-manufactured calibre for the first time. The IWC Pilot’s Watch UTC Spitfire Edition “MJ271” Ref. IW327101 has a price of Euro 9,900 (including VAT) / US$ 8,950
Several new Spitfire models in the Pilot’s Watches collection were presented by IWC at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH 2019) held in in Geneva. Among them, the Pilot’s Watch UTC Spitfire Edition “MJ271” integrates the useful Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) function into an IWC-manufactured calibre for the first time.
Used in aviation for all communication and navigation purposes, the UTC function makes it easy to set a second time zone. When turning the crown while in its central position, the hour hand moves forward or backward in hourly increments. If the dial crosses the International Date Line, the date display changes automatically. The time in the wearer's home country can be read via the curved UTC display in the top half of the dial.
MJ271 was the original call sign of the "Silver Spitfire" during its time of service. In the project "Silver Spitfire – The Longest Flight", this airplane will be the first Spitfire ever to circumnavigate the globe in 2019.
Limited to 271 watches, this model comes in a 41 mm x 14.2 mm bronze case framing an olive green dial with gold-plated hands. The anti-reflective glass is secured against sudden drops in air pressure while the engraved back case is made of titanium, a metal ideal for its lightness and anti-allergic properties. The watch is water resistant to 60 metres / 200 feet.
Inside, the 82710 IWC-manufactured calibre is equipped with the Pellaton winding system which features virtually wear-free ceramic components. Beating at a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour), this movement offers a power reserve of 60 hours and is protected against magnetic fields by a soft-iron inner case.
Matched to a brown calf leather strap, the IWC Pilot’s Watch UTC Spitfire Edition “MJ271” Ref. IW327101 has a price of Euro 9,900 (including VAT) / US$ 8,950 (excluding taxes). iwc.com
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Used in aviation for all communication and navigation purposes, the UTC function makes it easy to set a second time zone. When turning the crown while in its central position, the hour hand moves forward or backward in hourly increments. If the dial crosses the International Date Line, the date display changes automatically. The time in the wearer's home country can be read via the curved UTC display in the top half of the dial.
MJ271 was the original call sign of the "Silver Spitfire" during its time of service. In the project "Silver Spitfire – The Longest Flight", this airplane will be the first Spitfire ever to circumnavigate the globe in 2019.
Limited to 271 watches, this model comes in a 41 mm x 14.2 mm bronze case framing an olive green dial with gold-plated hands. The anti-reflective glass is secured against sudden drops in air pressure while the engraved back case is made of titanium, a metal ideal for its lightness and anti-allergic properties. The watch is water resistant to 60 metres / 200 feet.
Inside, the 82710 IWC-manufactured calibre is equipped with the Pellaton winding system which features virtually wear-free ceramic components. Beating at a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour), this movement offers a power reserve of 60 hours and is protected against magnetic fields by a soft-iron inner case.
Matched to a brown calf leather strap, the IWC Pilot’s Watch UTC Spitfire Edition “MJ271” Ref. IW327101 has a price of Euro 9,900 (including VAT) / US$ 8,950 (excluding taxes). iwc.com
- Discover more SIHH 2019 novelties
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