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Introducing the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOPGUN Edition “SFTI”
IWC introduces a new Pilot’s watch inspired by a timepiece created specially for the elite US Navy TOPGUN Adversary squadron graduate pilots.
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IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Spitfire
Released in 2019, IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph Spitfire is available in both stainless steel and bronze. It features a similar layout to the previous generation 7750 movement Pilot's chronographs but with a reduced size at 41 mm and an in-house movement.
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A week with IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire (Reference IW326802)
Released earlier this year at SIHH 2019, IWC’s latest collection of Spitfire pilots watches all feature for the first – time in-house manufactured calibres. With seven new references ranging from simple time-only functions, all the way to perpetual calendars, 2019 marked a significant year for the brand. Today, we’re taking a look at the IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire, in bronze. Just a glance at the IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire, and there’s no mistaking this bronze watches heritage, which draws inspiration from the original IWC Mark 11- a definitive Pilot’s watch, with legitimate military provenance. First Impressions If you’re on the hunt for a unique take on the iconic Pilot’s watch and want an in-house movement with impressive power-reserve, look no further. The IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire is a robust and well-proportioned take on the quintessential military classic. The Case The sandblasted bronze case serves up an interesting texture, and attractive take on bronze. The case is warm with a golden sheen, especially under sunlight, where it becomes quick playful with the light. As you might expect, the bronze case is designed to patina over time, and develop a distinctive look reflecting the owner’s wear pattern. The press piece provided was well worn, having already developed its own unique patina. And being bronze, after just a few weeks of wear, you’ll begin to notice the uniqueness and individuality present itself. The ...
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A quick flyover of IWC’s Pilot’s collection feat. the Classic, Le Petit Prince, Spitfire and Top Gun lines
A little while ago, Andrew ran a series of overview videos on the various members of the IWC Pilot’s family. And, to be honest, it’s a story well worth telling, as the Pilot’s watch is one of the most recognisable and iconic wristwatch designs of the last 100 years. And while IWC don’t have a … ContinuedThe post A quick flyover of IWC’s Pilot’s collection feat. the Classic, Le Petit Prince, Spitfire and Top Gun lines appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Quick takes: IWC Pilot’s Watch Timezoner Spitfire Edition “The Longest Flight”
IWC's contribution to the “Silver Spitfire - The Longest Flight” project. The IWC Pilot's Timezoner is easy to operate with gloves and created with the pilot in mind.
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Are you ready to POP? This Is The Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop, And Yes, It's Real!
Who saw this one coming? Following the immense success of the Moonswatch with Omega and then the Scuba Fifty Fathoms with Blancpain, Swatch is back at it again. Working with Audemars Piguet, they now release the Royal...
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Understanding the IWC Pilot’s family part 4 - the St Exupéry collection
Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve begun our descent. Now that we’ve completed our overview of the Top Gun, Spitfire and Classic collections we’d ask you to stow your tray tables and please pay attention to the final instalment in our series – the IWC Pilot’s St Exupéry collection. Now, IWC’s St Exupéry watches are named for … ContinuedThe post Understanding the IWC Pilot’s family part 4 - the St Exupéry collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Understanding the IWC Pilot’s family part 3 – the Classic collection
We’re now more than halfway through our flyover of the various families in the IWC Pilot’s family - we’ve covered off Top Gun and the Spitfire, but now we’re hitting the Classics. As you might expect given the classic moniker, the Classic family is, well, classic. Based strongly on the original military-era pilots, these watches … ContinuedThe post Understanding the IWC Pilot’s family part 3 – the Classic collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Understanding the IWC Pilot’s family part 1 – the Top Gun collection
IWC is famous for their pilot’s watches, and rightfully so - they’re instantly recognisable and a genuinely iconic modern design. And while the design born in the middle of last century was for a very specific purpose - as a navigational tool for aviators - the passing of time has seen the collection grow and evolve. … ContinuedThe post Understanding the IWC Pilot’s family part 1 – the Top Gun collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire hits the mark
The Mark XI was the first watch that really got me ‘into’ watches, and it has endured over the decades as an icon of good, utilitarian design. Its influence has been very visible in IWC’s Pilot’s family over the years, but this watch, the IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire, might be the closest we’ve seen … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire hits the mark appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph Top Gun in Ceratanium
Materials innovation is looking like quite a thing in 2019 and for you, the watch buyers, that has to be good news: more aesthetic choices and (hopefully) better performance. Which brings us to IWC’s new Top Gun Double Chronograph Ceratanium. Ceratanium? It’s a naturally matt-black finish, but differs from PVD/DLC in one crucial respect: rather … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph Top Gun in Ceratanium appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Are you ready to POP? This Is The Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop, And Yes, It's Real!
Who saw this one coming? Following the immense success of the Moonswatch with Omega and then the Scuba Fifty Fathoms with Blancpain, Swatch is back at it again. Working with Audemars Piguet, they now release the Royal...
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Flying Legend: IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark 11
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]To some – no, make that to many – IWC’s Mk 11 is the definitive pilot’s watch. Even though it didn’t arrive until 1948, the Mk 11 Navigational Wristwatch did...
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INTRODUCING: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Timezoner Spitfire Edition “The Longest Flight”
I love this time of year: the decorations, the food, the festivities, and, of course, the pre-SIHH announcements. And one brand that never fails to excite during this joyous season is IWC, with the Schaffhausen manufacturer gearing up for 2019 with the beginnings of what looks like another wonderful year for the Pilot’s watch. The … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Timezoner Spitfire Edition “The Longest Flight” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New Release: IWC Unveils Three New Pilot’s Watches to Celebrate the Company’s 150th Anniversary
IWC Schaffhausen has unveiled three limited-edition Pilot’s Watches at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) in Geneva as part of the Jubilee collection to celebrate the company’s 150th anniversary.
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Introducing the IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII Edition “Tribute to Mark XI”
IWC pays tribute to the iconic Mark XI pilot’s watch with a befitting tribute named the Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII Edition “Tribute to Mark XI”.
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HANDS-ON: Reach for the skies with the Oris Pro-Pilot Big Crown Day Date
For a few weeks in March, Avalon (part-way between Melbourne and Geelong) will become one of the busiest air spaces in the country. The normally sleepy airport will be transformed when state-of-the-art planes including the gigantic RAF Atlas airlifter and the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (in its first Australian sighting), will thunder down from the skies. The reason, … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Reach for the skies with the Oris Pro-Pilot Big Crown Day Date appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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LIQUOR RUN: A Rolex Submariner, Rare Wine & My Dad's 60th 🍷
Liquor Run is officially back. Join us in Sonoma, California, for an incredibly special trip celebrating my dad's 60th birthday with fine wine, great watches, and our closest friends and family.
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ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 6 – The IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII
Next up in our festive lineup is one of this year’s crowd favourites – the IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII. This modestly-sized, understated watch goes to show that when you’ve got good design and an enviable pedigree, you don’t need bell and whistles (though that Santoni strap certainly adds to the lustre of the piece). Who … ContinuedThe post ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 6 – The IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: I feel the need, the need for…IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII Top Gun Miramar
IWC’s Pilot’s collection is predominantly a tribute to the past – to the golden age of aviation, and of course WWII. But amidst the vintage squadron of Junkers and Spitfires there flies a much more modern creation, a supersonic F-14 Tomcat in the shape of the Top Gun Miramar collection. Named for the flight school made … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: I feel the need, the need for…IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII Top Gun Miramar appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Review: IWC Pilot’s Watch Timezoner Chronograph
We review the IWC Pilot's Watch Timezoner Chronograph with innovative rotating bezel for adjusting the timezone combined with a flyback chronograph.
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Review: IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic 36
Full review of the new IWC Pilot's Watch Automatic 36 from SIHH 2016: hands-on analysis, overview, live high res pics, specs and price.
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Review: IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII “Le Petit Prince” Edition
A review of the IWC Pilot's Watch Mark XVIII "Le Petit Prince" Edition, with price and live pictures.
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Why Watch Nerds Worship these 9 "CHEAP" Watches
Some watches seem to transcend their price tag. In this video we explore 9 of our picks for best watches for your buck.
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SIHH 2016: IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic 36 with pricing
The new IWC Pilot's Watch Automatic 36 collection with pricing. The classic pilots watch in a slightly smaller size but with the same iconic dial.
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SIHH 2016: IWC Pilot Top Gun Collection, with Pricing
Introducing the new watches in the IWC Pilot Top Gun Collection, from SIHH 2016.
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SIHH 2016: IWC Pilot Spitfire Collection, with Pricing
Today, we introduce one of the latest novelties from SIHH 2016: the IWC Pilot Spitfire collection.
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SIHH 2016: IWC Pilot’s Watch Timezoner Chronograph with pricing
Introducing the IWC Pilot's Watch Timezoner Chronograph, which allows for changing of of a new tmezone through its bezel. One nifty feature!
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A Look at the new IWC Pilot Mark XX Mercedes-AMG Petronas Team
Let’s face it: when you think of Formula One, your first thought probably isn’t, “Gee, I hope IWC drops a new Mark XX today.” But here we are, and IWC is back in the F1 game for 2025 with yet another AMG Petronas tie-in. This time, we’re looking at a no-nonsense titanium Mark XX, a clean time-and-date piece decked out in enough Petronas green to make your Speedmaster a little jealous.
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How Watch Brands Fool You.
Ever wonder how luxury watch brands really operate behind the scenes? In this video, I pull back the curtain and expose the hidden truths that collectors rarely see. From influencer and celebrity partnerships to “li...