Up Close with the IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph "Le Petit Prince"

Whether it’s an argument to acquire one or not, these charity editions usually keep their value much better then the standard models on the second-hand market. A unique version in platinum of the Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar “Le Petit Prince” was auctioned in support of the Antoine de Saint-Exupery Foundation, for 173,000 Swiss francs! This watch is similar, technically speaking, to the standard IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph that also features IWC Caliber 79320 — a modified Valjoux 7750 — and comes in a 43-mm, round, stainless-steel case. What's different is the midnight blue dial, with large applied hour markers at 12, 3, 6, and 9 o’clock. The Arabic numerals and the hands are filled with Super-LumiNova for superb legibility in the dark.

The other difference, of course, is an engraving of Exupéry's Little Prince character on the caseback (above, right). Check your local IWC boutique for availability or visit the IWC website here. This article was originally published on June 9, 2014, and has been updated. Save Save Save Save Save