IWC Pilot's Watch Mark XX

The IWC Pilot's Watch can trace its history back to the oversized timepieces produced for military aviators in 1940. These enormous pieces were originally designed for maximum legibility in a cockpit setting, and — believe it or not — were meant to be worn on the pilot's thigh! Today, the Pilot's line is perhaps IWC's most identifiable collection, featuring a variety of case and dial configurations suited for any taste — provided your wrist can handle the larger-than-average dimensions. If not, that’s where the Mark series comes in. These watches are contemporary takes on the original Mark X and Mark XI watches from the 1940s. This particular watch, a Pilot's Watch MARK XX, is the latest iteration in the lineage! Like as its predecessor, it features a 40mm brushed stainless steel case with lovely polished chamfers, a sapphire crystal, a signed crown, and a polished, stepped bezel. It houses a luminous satin black dial with printed ‘Arabic’ indices, a matching ‘sword’ handset, and IWC's manufacture Calibre 32111 automatic winding movement with a massive 120-hour power reserve. Paired to a signed black leather strap with a signed steel pin buckle, this piece is the essence of a Pilot's watch. With excellent legibility, handsome looks, and utilitarian, military influence, it’s no surprise that the Mark series has become a cornerstone of the IWC collection. This revised Reference is no exception!