Introduction of New IWC Big Pilot's Spitfire 43mm Watch Replica

Introduction of New IWC Big Pilot's Spitfire 43mm Watch Replica

Inspired by the classic functional design of the "mil-spec" military-spec timepiece, IWC launched the new IWC Big Pilot's Spitfire 43mm watch replica. IWC Big Pilot’s Watch 43 Spitfire Titanium replica (ref. IW329701) has a titanium case and a black dial, and IWC Big Pilot Spitfire Bronze replica IW329702 has a bronze case with a military green dial. Both watches use a titanium case back, engraved with the classic Spitfire pattern, and are equipped with a soft iron inner case to protect the movement from magnetic field effects.

Background

Over the years, IWC has created a large number of military watches for different departments of the British Army that are suitable for actual combat. Undisputedly, the most well-known is the Mark 11 watch replica, a precision navigation watch designed in 1948 for the Royal Air Force. In addition, IWC also provides timepieces for the British Army and deck watches for the Royal Navy. These military-specified timepieces stand out with their super-precision movement, strong durability, and clear and easy-to-read dials. They also have technical features for specific purposes, such as a soft iron inner case that can withstand the effects of magnetic fields. The Spitfire Pilot's Watch reflects this chapter in the brand's history. These IWC Big Pilot watches with distinctive military-style designs are named after the iconic British aircraft at the time. They are also one of the most complex and sophisticated development achievements in aviation history.

The Case & Dial

"Following the launch of the IWC Big Pilot's Watch 43mm replica in April this year, we are now adding two replica Spitfire watches to the series, one with a matt grey titanium case and a black dial, and the other with a bronze watch. The shell is matched with the warm color design of the military green dial. Both models have the iconic design of a large pilot's watch: the 43 mm ergonomic case is equipped with a striking conical onion crown. However, these new replica Spitfire watches What really stands out is the military aesthetic style of its closed case back, inspired by the sturdy military watches of the classic Spitfire era when they competed in the blue sky."

The two new Spitfire editions of the IWC Big Pilot 43mm replica increase the vintage vibe of the watch with the choice of case materials and dial colours. The dark grey titanium model has a matte sandblasted surface treatment and a black dial inspired by historical observation (B-Uhren ) watches. Like the Type B observation watches of yesteryear, the dial displays the minutes/seconds on a peripheral track and the hours on a smaller internal ring. Traditionally, this layout made it easier for pilots and navigators to read the minutes and seconds at a glance and is similar in layout to the historical regulator clocks. Another detail that underscores the vintage soul of the Spitfire is the use of beige lume on the orientation triangle and two dots, the broad markers at 15, 30 and 45 min/sec on the outermost track and the interior of the hour and minute hands and the tip of the long seconds hand. In contrast to the bold white numerals on the peripheral track, the hours are grey.

The second model replica plays the retro card perfectly and combines the appealing warmth of bronze with a classic military green dial. Made from an alloy that is 50 per cent harder than standard bronze, the warm bronze case will still develop a unique patina over time. Corresponding to the simpler Type 1 B-Uhr model, the matte green dial displays a sharply defined minutes/seconds track with bold white Arabic numerals and the orientation triangle at noon. Like the titanium model, the well-dosed amount of vintage lume to evoke the radium paint on historic fliegers is limited to the four indices and the triangle. The three central hands are gold plated and, like the indices, are treated with regular white lume.

The Movement

Inside the case, IWC's self-made 82100 calibre runs precisely. This high-end self-winding mechanical movement focuses on strong precision and reliability, and is equipped with an efficient winding system developed in the 1950s by Albert Pellaton, the former technical director of IWC. Slight movement of the oscillating weight in any direction can store energy for the mainspring's winding. Other parts such as automatic wheels and pawls are made of completely wear-free zirconia ceramics. After being fully wound, the mainspring has a power reserve of 60 hours.

Conclusion

The IWC Big Pilot's Watch 43 Spitfire Bronze replica (ref. IW329702) retails for CHF 9,900, the IWC Big Pilot’s Watch 43 Spitfire Titanium replica (ref. IW329701) for CHF 9,500.

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