IWC Pilot's Watches Pilot's Watch Hand-Wound IW325403

Pilot's Watch Hand-Wound : IW325403

The IWC Pilot's Watch Hand-Wound, reference IW325403, is a timepiece that embodies both historical homage and technical sophistication. Released in 2008, it is part of IWC's renowned Pilot's Watches collection. The watch features a 44.0 mm case crafted from Rose Gold, lending it a warm and luxurious appearance. Its transparent caseback reveals the intricacies of its movement: a hand-wound mechanism from the 98,000-calibre family. This movement includes elements such as the large screw balance and Breguet spring, drawing inspiration from pocket watch calibres of the 1930s. The visible mechanics also showcase a decorated nickel-silver three-quarter bridge and the Jones arrow, nodding to IWC's historical roots with the first Jones calibre of 1868. Overall, this watch merges vintage aesthetic cues with modern horological craftsmanship, making it an interesting piece for those intrigued by aviation history and precision engineering.