Pilot’s Watch Automatic 36 Le Petit Prince

IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN CELEBR ATES THE LIT TLE PRINCE’ S SPIRIT OF EXPLOR ATION WITH ANNIVERSARY EDITION PILOT’ S WATCHES

To mark 20 years of collaboration with the heirs of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, IWC Schaffhausen launches five Le Petit Prince Anniversary Edition Pilot’s Watches at Watches and Wonders Geneva. The novelties include two Mark XX models in 18-carat 5N gold and stainless steel, two stainless steel chronographs in 43 and 41 millimetres and one Pilot’s Watch Automatic 36. All feature deep blue dials with a sunray finish, a hallmark of IWC’s special editions dedicated to Saint-Exupéry’s iconic novel. Signature design details of these editions are the gold-plated hands, filled with Super-LumiNova®, and charming depictions of the Little Prince on the case backs.

For 20 years, IWC Schaffhausen has been collaborating with the heirs of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, honoring the French pilot and author’s humanist values and literary legacy with numerous special editions. The mesmerising blue-dial editions inspired by “The Little Prince” have been a defining element of the partnership. Celebrating Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s most famous literary work, which has been translated into more than 650 languages and dialects, these editions have become a beloved signature within the IWC’s Pilot’s Watches collection. The timeless tale follows a young prince as he leaves his tiny asteroid and embarks on an epic journey through the cosmos to distant planets. Through his conversations with their inhabitants, he uncovers enduring truths about profound themes such as love, loss and friendship. To commemorate two decades of partnership, IWC introduces five anniversary edition Pilot’s Watches dedicated to the Little Prince, in a broad spectrum of case sizes ranging 36 to 43 millimetres.

The Pilot’s Watch Mark XX Le Petit Prince (Ref. IW328301) features a 40-millimetre case, a crown and a case back ring made of 18-carat 5N gold. Its deep blue dial with a sunray finish beautifully contrasts the gold. The appliques are crafted from solid 18-carat 5N gold, while the hands are gold-plated and filled with Super-LumiNova®. This distinctively elegant Pilot’s Watch is equipped with a blue rubber strap featuring an 18-carat 5N gold pin buckle and the EasX-CHANGE® system for quick and easy strap changes. The Pilot’s Watch Mark XX Le Petit Prince (Ref. IW328221) is housed in a 40-millimetre stainless steel case. It features a deep blue dial with a sunray finish, printed with white indices and numerals. The gold-plated hands are filled with Super-LumiNova® for enhanced legibility. This watch also comes with a blue rubber strap featuring the EasX-CHANGE® system. Both models are powered by the IWC-manufactured 32112 calibre, featuring an automatic winding system and a power reserve of 120 hours. The 18-carat 5N gold version boasts a tinted sapphire glass case back showcasing an illustration of the Little Prince. In contrast, the stainless steel version has a solid steel case back engraved with the same drawing.

TWO CHRONOGRAPHS IN TRIBUTE TO THE LITTLE PRINCE

The Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Le Petit Prince (Ref. IW378011) and the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Le Petit Prince (Ref. IW388120) are both crafted from stainless steel. The former has a case diameter of 43 millimetres, while the latter measures 41 millimetres.

Both models are characterised by deep blue dials with a sunray finish, a hallmark of IWC’s special editions dedicated to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s famous novel. The dials feature indices and numerals printed in white. As a signature design element, the chronographs feature gold-plated hands filled with Super-LumiNova®. The tinted sapphire glass case backs showcase The Little Prince, surrounded by the characteristic “Le Petit Prince” lettering, a moon and two stars. The chronographs are powered by the IWC-manufactured 69385 calibre, a mechanical chronograph movement in classic column-wheel design storing a power reserve of 46 hours. The watches are fitted with durable blue rubber straps. The integrated EasX-CHANGE® system allows wearers to change the straps quickly and easily without tools.

The Pilot’s Watch Automatic 36 Le Petit Prince (Ref. IW458802) features a 36-millimetre stainless steel case and a deep blue dial with a sunray finish. The indices and numerals are printed in white, while the gold-plated hands are filled with Super-LumiNova® for enhanced legibility. The stainless steel case back is adorned with a detailed engraving of the Little Prince. This automatic model is powered by the IWC-manufactured 32102 calibre, which boasts a power reserve of 120 hours. It is fitted with a blue calfskin strap secured with a stainless steel pin buckle.