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Understanding the IWC Pilot’s family part 2 - the Spitfire collection

Following on from last week’s look at the Top Gun collection, Andrew sets his sights on the heritage-inspired Spitfire collection. This year saw the Spitfire step up its status from an occasional silver-dialled offering to a fully formed collection in its own right. Gone are the silver dials of the past, replaced with either handsome … ContinuedThe post Understanding the IWC Pilot’s family part 2 – the Spitfire collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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.

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.

IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOP GUN Edition “Mojave Desert”

The Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOP GUN Edition "Mojave Desert" (Ref. IW389103) is the first watch by the brand with a case made from sand-coloured ceramic. This reference is limited to 500 pieces.

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.

Highlights from the launch party of the IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic 36mm Special Edition

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...

Introducing the IWC Pilot’s  Watch Automatic  36 Special  Edition for  The  Rake  & Revolution

Recreating the ultimate military pilot’s watch for today’s urban fly boy.

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.

HANDS-ON: Why the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “150 Years” is the underdog of their anniversary collection

By now you’ve likely been beaten over the head with the endless coverage of IWC’s cool Tribute to Pallweber, with its jumping hours and minutes, and  seen the additions to the growing Portofino collection. Hiding in the corner of IWC’s presentation, alongside a pair of Big Pilot models rested a lone chronograph – the IWC … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Why the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “150 Years” is the underdog of their anniversary collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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”.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

SIHH 2016: IWC Pilot Top Gun Collection, with Pricing

Introducing the new watches in the IWC Pilot Top Gun Collection, from SIHH 2016.

SIHH 2016: IWC Pilot Spitfire Collection, with Pricing

Today, we introduce one of the latest novelties from SIHH 2016: the IWC Pilot Spitfire collection.

SIHH 2016: IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII with pricing

For SIHH 2016, IWC introduces their latest version of their classic and evergreen Pilots watch the Mark XVIII, a simple time only piece.

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!

IWC Pilot Chronograph Top Gun: An Airman’s Perspective (Part 1): The Collector’s View

As some of the readers may know, I am currently an Airman (not a pilot though) in the Republic of Singapore Air Force. Being a watch enthusiast, I tend to observe and interact with other airmen, and gaining an insight on the kind of watches that they are wearing.  This sort of leads me to question the existenceRead More