IWC Big Pilot’s Mettel Belt (First Copy)

IWC Big Pilot’s 43 Tourbillon Le Petit Prince IW329501 has an Automatic movement, 43 mm case size, 10 Bar (100 meters) water resistance, Blue dial, Platinum case and Leather Strap with 80 Hours of power reserve.

Highly resistant to corrosion and tarnishing, the rarest of all precious metals retains its whitish shine and brilliance indefinitely. Another stand-out design feature of IWC Schaffhausen’s special editions in honour of “The Little Prince” is the deep blue dial with an intricate sunray finish. The rhodium-plated hands and applied numerals are filled with Super-LumiNova®, ensuring easy legibility. This watch is fitted with a brown strap with a platinum folding clasp. The flying minute tourbillon at 6 o’clock consists of 56 parts and weighs only 0.635 grams. Thanks to the integrated tourbillon stop, it can be brought to a complete halt, allowing the wearer to set the time with down-to-the-second accuracy. Components like the pallet lever and the escape wheel are treated with a special coating. This proprietary technology called Diamond Shell® reduces friction, improves the flow of energy in the movement and contributes to a high power reserve of 80 hours. The Big Pilot’s Watch 43 Tourbillon Le Petit Prince is powered by the IWC-manufactured 82905 caliber with a Pellaton winding system. Parts of the winding system that are subject to high stresses are manufactured from virtually wear-free zirconium oxide ceramic. The oscillating mass takes the shape of “The Little Prince” standing on his asteroid B 612, which is covered by baobab plants. This design detail is a charming reminder of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s novel, which continues to entertain and inspire both children and adults.