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IWC Pilot's Watch Top Gun Chronograph

Item No.
11852613
11852613
$8,950.00
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During tortuous maneuvers involving supersonic jets like the F/A-18, pilots are subjected to high g-forces. But also extended missions on aircraft carriers, where they are exposed to the humid, salt-bearing sea air, put an enormous strain on both personnel and material. The TOP GUN Chronograph was developed using robust and corrosion-resistant materials such as ceramic and titanium for the elite among the US Navy's jet pilots. For the first time ever, IWC has equipped this classic with an in-house movement from the 69000-calibre family. Apart from its stopwatch function, the IWC-manufactured 69380 calibre also has displays for the day and date. The red small seconds hand at "6 o'clock" provides a striking colorful highlight on the black dial. The case is made of-non-reflective black zirconium oxide ceramic, the back of the case from titanium. The watch is attached to the wrist with a black textile strap.
  • Item No.
    11852613
    11852613
  • Style #
    IW389101
  • Jewelry Type
    Watch
  • Collection
    PILOT'S WATCHES
  • Metal Purity
    Ceramic
  • Adjustable
    No
  • Engravable
    No
  • Engraving Limit
    0
  • Band Material
    Fabric
  • Case Material
    Ceramic
  • Case Size
    44.5mm
  • Crystal
    Sapphire
  • Dial Color
    Black
  • Dial Marker
    Numbers / Arabic
  • Functions
    Small Second, Day/Date, Automatic Winding, Luminous Hands
  • Movement Type
    Automatic
  • Shape
    Round
  • Water Resistance
    60 Meters

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