Review IWC Pilot Chronograph US Navy Squadrons Editions Royal Maces Replica

Review IWC Pilot Chronograph US Navy Squadrons Editions Royal Maces Replica

Since the launch of the first Pilot's Watch 85 years ago, the Pilot's Collection replica has become IWC's iconic watch collection. In order to meet the pilot's demand for chronograph watches to the greatest extent, the brand continues to explore and is committed to creating the most professional flight timepieces. In September of this year, IWC added three new ceramic chronographs to the pilot series, injecting fresh energy into this classic series. Today we want to appreciate the replica IWC Pilot Chronograph US Navy Squadrons Editions Royal Maces IW389107, and then I will introduce it to you in an all-round way. 

"ROYAL MACES"

Stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, this Strike Fighter Squadron 27 (VFA-27) forms part of Carrier Air Wing 5. Known as the “Royal Maces”, this Super Hornet fighter squadron was formed in 1967, and its insignia is a gloved hand holding a black mace on a black and yellow background, often emblazoned on the tail of the Super Hornet.

The Case

Taking design cues from the military edition developed with members of the squadron and the colours of the squadron's insignia, the latest civilian version of the IWC Pilot chronograph replica has a 43.5mm matte black zirconium oxide ceramic case with Ceratanium® pushers and crown and bold yellow details. Ceramic is widely used throughout the watchmaking industry, mainly for its remarkable scratch-resistant properties, but the natural black layer formed after subjecting zirconium to high temperatures is also anti-reflective. 

In addition to this, the pushers that operate the chronograph functions are developed from IWC's proprietary Ceratanium® material. It delivers the light and durable properties of titanium but also the hard, scratch-resistant qualities of ceramic. IWC has balanced the chronograph dials at 12, 6 and 9 o'clock with a day and date feature at the third hour. Luminous central hands and Arabic numerals around the dial's periphery have been treated with luminescence to assist with timekeepi ng during night flights or in low-light conditions.

The Dial

The dial is also made of black ceramic with yellow accents. The design style continues the IWC replica cockpit instrument style, with large hour markers and a classic triangular logo at 12 o'clock, which are highly recognizable. There are small seconds, 12-hour chronograph and 30-minute chronograph at 6, 9, and 12 o'clock on the dial. The date and week display window is located at 3 o’clock, and the design of yellow characters on a black background is eye-catching.

The brand designer placed the badge of the squadron on the small seconds dial to enrich the details of the watch. The hands of the watch and the signs at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o’clock are initially coated with luminous material, which emits luminous blue light in a low-light environment to light up the darkness.

The Movement

Turning to the back of the replica IW389107, you can see that the official name of the squadron "VFA-27" and the squadron's F/A-18E/F Super Hornet are engraved on the grade 5 titanium case cover. Self-winding mechanical movement 69380. This movement focuses on durability and precision and reliability. The column wheel is used to control the timing function. The two-way pawl winding system can provide energy for the movement. The power reserve is up to 46 hours and the water resistance is 60 meters. The watch is also equipped with a soft iron inner case, which effectively protects the movement from magnetic fields.

Price

IWC equips the watch with a black calfskin strap decorated with yellow stitching. Limited to an annual production of 500 pieces each, the replica Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “Royal Maces”, “Tophatters” and “Blue Angels” will be priced at CHF 11,900. 

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