IWC – PILOT’s Watch Mark XVIII Edition “Laureus Sport for Good Foundation”

IWC Schaffhausen – PILOT’s Watch Mark XVIII Edition “Laureus Sport for Good Foundation” 41mm Black Ceramic

A BLUE-AND-BLACK 

SPECIAL EDITION PILOT’S WATCH MARK XVIII 

TAKES OFF FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Schaffhausen, 26 February 2018 – IWC Schaffhausen presented the Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII Edition “Laureus Sport for Good Foundation” at the occasion of the 2018 Laureus World Sport Awards in Monaco. The timepiece with a case made of black ceramic, a blue dial and a special engraving on the case back is the 12th special edition launched by IWC as part of its commitment to support Laureus Sport for Good.

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The Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII Edition “Laureus Sport for Good Foundation” (Ref. IW324703) has a 41-millimetre case made of black ceramic and is available in a limited edition of 1,500 individually numbered watches. It features the typical blue dial that has become the signature trademark of IWC’s special editions for Laureus. Thanks to the luminescent coating, the black hands can easily be read in the dark. The robust 35111-calibre movement is protected against magnetic fields by a soft-iron inner case, and the glass is secured against sudden drops in air pressure. The embossed black calfskin strap is extremely comfortable to wear.

A SPECIAL ENGRAVING ON THE BACK

Like every Laureus special edition, the timepiece features an engraving of the winning entry of the drawing competition that IWC organizes each year within the organization’s supported programmes. The theme for 2017 was “Time to Be Healthy”.

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The jury selected 11-year-old Ana Claudia’s drawing out of more than 1,000 submissions. Ana participates in a project of Instituto Reação in Brazil.This organization helps to improve the living conditions of Brazilian children and adolescents through education and sport – and particularly relies on judo to convey values such as respect, discipline and determination. A part of the proceeds from sales will be used to support Laureus Sport for Good.

LAUREUS SPORT FOR GOOD

Laureus Sport for Good uses the power of sport to end violence, discrimination and disadvantage and proves that sport can change the world. Currently, Laureus supports over 100 programmes which are using sport to make social change in around 35 countries.

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Every programme Laureus supports is addressing at least one of the following six social issues, which are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals; Health, Education, Women and Girls, Employability, Inclusive Society, Peaceful Society.

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Technical Specifications

Model: – PILOT’s Watch Mark XVIII Edition “Laureus Sport for Good Foundation”

REF. IW324703

FEATURES
Mechanical movement – Date display
– Central hacking seconds
– Soft-iron inner case for protection against magnetic fields
– Screw-in crown
– Glass secured against displacement by drops in air pressure
– Special back engraving
– Limited to 1,500 individually numbered watches

MOVEMENT
Calibre  35111
Frequency  28,800 A/h | 4 Hz
Jewels  25
Power reserve  42 h
Winding  Automatic
WATCH
Materials  Black ceramic case, titanium case back.
Black hands, blue dial.
Glass  Sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
Water-resistant  6 bar
Diameter  41 mm
Height  11 mm
STRAP
Black embossed calfskin strap

* IWC Schaffhausen is not the owner of the Super-LumiNova® trademark.

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Further Information
Clemens von Walzel
Department Manager Public Relations
Tel. +41 (0)52 235 79 29
E-mail clemens.vonwalzel@iwc.com
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Uwe Liebminger
Department Manager Public Relations
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Alexander Shorokhoff – Personal “Watch with initials“ Edition

Alexander Shorokhoff – Personal “Watch with initials“ Special Edition - Unique piece

HERE YOU ARE THE NUMBER ONE

1 of 1 – a watch with your initials

For many years the Alexander Shorokhoff watch manufactory is developing and producing watch lines in strictly limited editions as well as extraordinary unique watches. The special feature of these watches is not only their fantastic inimitable design but also the hand engravings and skeletonized movements and dials.

The highest level, without a doubt is the development and production of skeletonized watches with individual initials. The AS manufactory has the opportunity to implement customers individual and unique design wishes. The customer can choose the style of the letters the manner of the engravings and the extent of skeletonizing and refining of the dial and watch movement. But it doesn’t stop there – Furthermore the material for the case and the leather strap or bracelet can be selected as well. At all steps a member of the highly qualified team will advise and assist the client.

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After selecting all components for a personal “Watch with initials“, the production can be started. No matter if skeletonizing, guilloching or engraving - all this work on the movement and dial requires a great deal of time, precision and concentration. It takes many hours, sometimes even days for the engravers to unveil the soul of the metal and to create an exclusive and unique engraving pattern.

After the engraving and the refining process of the rhodium, gold or other plating, the watch is ready to be assembled. More than 100 small parts have to be put in place, a job that cannot be done without love and precision the main elements to create a handmade manufacturer-movement. The love to detail, the excellent hand engraving, the special skill of the watchmakers and you imagination will shape a movements of esthetical beauty. Some of the parts as cases, straps or hands are purchased from well-known suppliers.

One watch one watchmaker: This means that one watch maker is dedicated and responsible for the unique timepiece from start to finish. After a trial run the watchmaker signs the warranty certificate.

This watch cannot only measure time, it tells a story. A story about imagination, passion, love and art. A beautiful timekeeper that will last for many generations.

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Alexander Shorokhoff Uhrenmanufaktur GmbH
Mr­­ Alexander­­ Shorokhov
Hanauer Str. 25
63755­­ Alzenau
Germany
Telephone+49 6023 91 99 3
Telefax+49 6023 91 99 49
salesmanager@alexander-shorokhoff.de
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