From the Cockpit to Your Wrist: Meet IWC’S Newest Pilot's Watch

IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN PRESENTS 
PILOT'S WATCH CHRONOGRAPH TOP GUN EDITION "SFTI"

Limited to 1,500 pieces, this timepiece is designed to withstand the extreme conditions experienced by pilots inside the cockpits of supersonic jets.

In 2018, IWC launched the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor”, which is exclusively available to graduates of the Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN). With the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Top Gun Edition “SFTI”, the Manufacture now follows up with a civilian version of this highly acclaimed timepiece. The chronograph is limited to 1500 pieces and housed in a case made of black zirconium oxide ceramic, one of the hardest substances on earth. The case back and the pushers are made of Ceratanium®. Developed by IWC, this material is as light and durable as titanium, but at the same time similarly hard and scratch-resistant as ceramic. Thanks to this combination, the chronograph boasts an entirely matte black design. The tactical look is completed by the black dial and black hands, which are coated with luminescent material. Red color accents are added by the small second’s hand at “6 o’clock” and the tail of the chronograph seconds hand, which takes the form of a Navy jet. The IWC-manufactured 69380 calibre ensures precise timekeeping and the measurement of stopwatch times of up to 12 hours. Another function is a date and weekday display. This sporty timepiece with a case diameter of 44 millimeters is fitted with a green NATO textile strap.

FEATURES

Mechanical chronograph movement – Date and day display – Chronograph function for hours,  minutes and seconds – Small hacking seconds – Soft-iron inner case for protection against  magnetic fields – Screw-in crown – Glass secured against displacement by drop in air pressure

MOVEMENT

IWC-manufactured calibre       69380

Frequency                             28,800 vph / 4 Hz

Jewels                                   33

Power reserve                       46 h

Winding                               Automatic

WATCH

Materials                             Ceramic case, Ceratanium^® 

Glass                                  Sapphire 

Water-resistant                     6 bar

Diameter                             44 mm

Height                                15.7 mm