Brand Information: IWC
Founded in 1868 by an American, Florentine Jones, in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, IWC is probably best known for its world-beating complicated timepieces. IWC is a fully integrated Watch Manufacture; creating and assembling its own movements, parts and watches all under one roof. IWC continues to contribute significant technical advancements in the world of watchmaking, including anti-gravity and anti-magnetic movements.
Pilots Watch Vintage 1936 Mens Wristwatch
Model: IW325405 |
| New for 2008 |
This is the IWC Pilots Watch Vintage 1936 IW325405 watch
Other series by IWC include: |
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| Item number: |
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IW325405 |
| Brand: |
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IWC |
| Style Number: |
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IW325405 |
| Also Called: |
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325401, IW3254-01 |
| Series: |
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Pilots Watch Vintage 1936 |
| Style: |
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Mens |
| Case: |
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Platinum |
| Dial Color: |
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Black (silver plated) |
| Watch Bracelet / Strap: |
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Leather - Black Buffalo |
| Watch Clasp: |
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Stainless Steel Tang Buckle |
| Movement: |
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Manual Winding |
| Engine: |
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Calibre IWC 98300 (18,000vph, 18 jewels) |
| Functions: |
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Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds at 6 |
| Crystal: |
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Sapphire - Anti-reflective, Convex |
| Case Diameter: |
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44.0 mm |
| Case Thickness: |
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12.0 mm |
| Caseback: |
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Sapphire Crystal - Transparent Exhibition Back |
| Bezel Material: |
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Platinum |
| Bezel Function: |
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Bi-directional rotating |
| Mass: |
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89.0 g |
| Water Resistance: |
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60m / 200ft (suitable for showering; not usually suitable for swimming; unsuitable for diving) |
| Crown: |
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Fluted |
| Power Reserve: |
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46-hour power reserve |
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The fact that the modern interpretation bears such an uncanny resemblance to the 'mother of all IWC Pilot's Watches' is no coincidence: the classical cockpit look of the design, with its luminescent hands and numerals and black dial, has remained unchanged to this day.
From a technical point of view, the Pilot's Watch Hand-Wound with its 44-millimeter diameter represents the state of the art. Instead of the original 83 caliber, the Pilot's Watch Hand-Wound features a pocket watch movement from the 98000-caliber family - hand-wound with a large screw balance and Breguet spring.
The basic calibre stems from the 1930s and has been series-produced for longer than most other IWC movements. Through the sapphire glass back you can see two technical features reminiscent of the first Jones calibre of 1868: the decorated nickel-silver three-quarter bridge and the Jones arrow. The elongated index served IWC's founder as a means of adjusting the balance's oscillating frequency and has remained a hallmark of Jones watches to this day.
As in all the models of the IWC Vintage Collection, the platinum version is limited to 500 watches, although the stainless steel version is unlimited. |
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Shipping, Warranty and Other Information |
- Usually ships within 2-3 business days, after our 24-48 hour credit verification has been performed following order placement. Gemnation ships via FedEx insured second-day air delivery, free. If you have selected expedited shipping or have a specific deadline for receipt, please e-mail us to ensure prompt delivery.
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- Packaging and Documentation: This watch is GUARANTEED 100% authentic, has ORIGINAL SERIAL NUMBERS and is shipped in FACTORY-FRESH, BRAND NEW, UNWORN condition with ALL manufacturer documentation and packaging. Package contains watch manufacturer's certificate of authenticity (if such certificate is applicable, and provided by the manufacturer), tags, stickers, boxes, and user manuals .
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