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IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph Top Gun Edition "SFTI"

Item No.
12030896
12030896
$9,400.00
In 2018, IWC created the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor” in collaboration with instructors based on Naval Air Station Leemore in California. Featuring a case made of black ceramic and the iconic TOPGUN patch on the dial, the rugged chronograph is available exclusively for graduates of the Navy Fighter Weapons School.
This Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOP GUN Edition “SFTI”, limited to 1500 pieces, takes inspiration from the acclaimed “Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor“ watch. It follows the tradition of IWC’s TOP GUN watches. It is made with extraordinarily robust materials to withstand the extreme strain that pilots experience in the cockpit of supersonic jets like the F/A-18 Super Hornet.
The large 44mm case is made of black zirconium oxide ceramic. With a Vickers rating second only to that of a diamond, ceramic ranks among the hardest substances on earth. It is extremely scratch-resistant and its stealthy black color is totally anti-reflective. The case back and chronograph pushers are made of Ceratanium®, a recent innovation from IWC’s materials engineers. This new material is as light and durable as titanium but at the same time as similarly hard and scratch-resistant as ceramic. Thanks to the combination of ceramic and Ceratanium®, the chronograph boasts an entirely matte black design. The tactical look is completed by a black dial and black hands coated with luminescence. The small second hand and the tail of the chronograph second hand, which takes the form of a jet, add a touch of red to the instrument-style dial.
Ticking away inside the sturdy case is the IWC manufactured 69380 calibre. The robust chronograph movement in classic column-wheel design ensures precise timekeeping and the measurement of stopwatch times of up to 12 hours. Another function is a date and weekday display. The sporty timepiece is fitted with a green textile strap.
  • Item No.
    12030896
    12030896
  • Style #
    IW389104
  • Jewelry Type
    Watch
  • Collection
    PILOT'S WATCHES
  • Metal Purity
    Ceramic
  • Special Order
    Yes
  • Band Color
    Green
  • Band Material
    Fabric
  • Case Material
    Ceramic
  • Case Size
    44mm
  • Crystal
    Sapphire
  • Dial Color
    Black
  • Dial Marker
    Numbers / Arabic
  • Functions
    Chronograph, Small Second, Day/Date, Luminous Hands
  • Movement Type
    Automatic
  • Shape
    Round
  • Water Resistance
    60 Meters

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