Appreciation of Replica IWC TOP GUN naval air combat unit watch

April 18, 2024

On the battlefield, it is crucial for soldiers to accurately control time. Although pocket watches are functionally sufficient, they are inconvenient in quickly obtaining time information. In order to meet the immediate need for time during missions, the German Imperial Navy adopted watches as standard equipment in the early 1880s. Similarly, the British Empire’s army began to equip soldiers with watches in 1885.

The U.S. Navy Fighter Defense School has a special training course called “Fighter Tactics Instructor”, which is also known as “TOP GUN”. In 2007, IWC began to provide watches for TOPGUN. The design of the watch I will introduce today is inspired by the special pilot watch designed by IWC for graduates of the U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School. It not only has The distinctive military style also integrates IWC’s unremitting pursuit of precision timepieces.

This watch (model: IW324712) pays tribute to military tradition with its unique design details and excellent technical performance, while demonstrating IWC’s deep heritage in the field of pilot watches. Whether it is its sturdy and durable construction or its practical functions designed for pilots, it reflects IWC’s commitment to precision and reliability, making it an ideal choice for military enthusiasts and watch collectors.

IWC launched the Mark XVIII pilot “SFTI” special edition watch for graduates of the U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School in 2018. Obtaining this IWC customized watch can be said to be what every pilot looks forward to most when they graduate. one. Unfortunately, the name and rank of the graduate pilots are engraved on the back of the case of this watch, so it cannot be sold directly. Fortunately, last year IWC used this watch as a prototype to withdraw the TOP GUN Naval Air Combat Troops Watch “SFTI” The special edition can be said to restore the original military version of the watch to a great extent.

This special edition of the TOP GUN Naval Air Combat Forces Watch “SFTI” uses the recently popular black zirconia ceramic material to make the case. The diameter is 41 mm. This size is not too picky on the wrist. Watch friends with small wrist diameters can also try it. one time.

The crown on the side of the watch is engraved with the IWC brand logo, and there are anti-slip pits around the crown, making it easy to grip when adjusting.

I believe that many watch friends, like me, will notice the “TOP GUN” badge of the U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School at 9 o’clock on the dial when they first see this watch. This design also restores the design that graduates get. The military version only replaces the words NFWS in the general version with the words TOP GUN, but this does not affect its recognition at all.

41 mm is a small size among IWC pilot watches, but although the size is not large, the content on the dial has not been reduced. In addition to the badge at 9 o’clock mentioned earlier, there is also a date display window at three o’clock on the dial. The date display window is the same size as the Arabic numeral time scale, making it very convenient and clear to read.

For pilot watches, it is very important to read clearly and quickly, so the black dial of this watch is paired with white enlarged Arabic numerals, which can be said to be very eye-catching and clear to read. In addition to black and white, the dial design is also embellished with red and blue colors, making the watch look more dynamic.

The hands on the dial and the scales at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o’clock are coated with luminous coating to ensure that the time can be read clearly in dark environments.

The watch adopts a dense bottom design, the back of the watch is made of titanium, and the iconic “TOP GUN” pattern is engraved on the back. The watch is equipped with a 35111 self-winding mechanical movement, which can provide 42 hours of power storage and is waterproof to a depth of 60 meters. The watch is also equipped with an anti-magnetic soft iron inner case, which can effectively protect the movement from the influence of magnetic fields.

Summary: IWC has equipped this watch with a limited-edition online exclusive gift box. The gift box adopts a military-style design similar to the watch model and contains a “TOP GUN” pattern badge. This Mark XVIII pilot series TOP GUN watch is an infinitely close restoration of the original military version of the watch under limited conditions. For watch friends who like military watches, it is indeed eye-catching enough. Many watch friends have some doubts about the performance of this watch, but in fact, the movement of this watch is the same as that of the 2018 military version of the watch, which is also a tribute to the prototype watch.

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