IWC introduces the Big Pilot’s Watch 43 “Le Petit Prince” Tourbillon Limited Edition.

April 15, 2024

IWC continues its tradition of paying homage to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s world-famous literary work with pilot watches, introducing the Big Pilot’s Watch 43 “Le Petit Prince” Tourbillon (Ref. IW329502). Limited to 300 pieces, this 43mm timepiece features an 18K Armor Gold® case and a stunning deep blue sunray dial, leaving a lasting impression. The flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock catches the eye with its mesmerizing rotation. Powered by the in-house caliber 82905, equipped with a Pellaton winding system, this watch boasts an impressive 80-hour power reserve. Through the transparent case back, one can admire the asteroid-shaped tourbillon cage, with the Little Prince standing atop it.

“Le Petit Prince” has been translated into over 250 languages and is considered the most famous literary work of French aviator and writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The story follows the journey of the Little Prince as he visits residents on seven different planets. As part of a collaboration with the heirs of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, IWC has been releasing special editions of pilot watches inspired by this captivating tale since 2013. Just as Saint-Exupéry’s writing and flying are inseparable, these special edition watches with deep blue dials are a perfect fusion of poetry and engineering.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the “Le Petit Prince” collection, this Swiss luxury watchmaker has introduced another special edition to the series. The Big Pilot’s Watch 43 “Le Petit Prince” Tourbillon Limited Edition (Ref. IW329502) is limited to 300 pieces and features a case and crown crafted from 18K Armor Gold®. This alloy’s microstructure has been enhanced to be harder and more scratch-resistant than traditional 5N gold. The deep blue dial is adorned with a sunray finish, creating a striking contrast with the 43mm case. Gold-plated hands and hour markers coated with Super-LumiNova® luminescent material emit a mysterious glow in the dark. The watch comes with a brown leather strap and an 18K Armor Gold® folding clasp.

Tourbillon counteracts the effects of gravity

The most striking feature on the dial is the tourbillon located at the 6 o’clock position. Tourbillon, meaning “whirlwind” in French, sees the escapement rotating within a small framework. Its continuous rotation not only provides a visual spectacle on the dial but also counteracts the effects of gravity on the watch’s oscillation system, thus enhancing its accuracy. With the stop-seconds function, the tourbillon can be halted completely for precise setting of the watch to the second. The advanced tourbillon consists of 56 components, weighing just 0.663 grams. Both the pallet fork and escape wheel are treated with Diamond Shell® technology, a special coating that reduces friction and improves energy flow within the movement.

The oscillating weight presents the shape of a little prince

The Big Pilot 43 “Le Petit Prince” Tourbillon Limited Edition watch is equipped with IWC’s self-made 82905 movement. This high-end automatic movement uses the Pellaton winding system reinforced with ceramic components. With the help of the two-way operation of the oscillating weight, the mainspring Can provide 80 hours of reliable power reserve. The oscillating weight is made of 18K solid gold and looks like a “little prince” standing on an asteroid. This beautiful detail and homage to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s fascinating writings can be admired through the see-through case back.

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