IWC - PILOT’s Watches Collection Special Edition "Father and Son"

IWC Schaffhausen PILOT’s Watches Collection Special Edition "Father and Son" NEW

 Big Pilot’s Watch for Father and Son & Pilot’s Watch Mark XVI for Father and Son

For men with a strong sense of family, IWC Schaffhausenis set to take off on a new mission with its exclusive special edition Pilot’s Watches for Father and Son. 
With the Big Pilot’s Watch and the Pilot’s Watch Mark XVI, father and son retain their individuality while demonstrating a mutual passion for the exquisite. These two unusual timepieces form a perfect family unit and are symbolic of a fascination with precision engineering and aviation handed down from one generation to the next.
  

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They are a strong team. They need few words to understand each other. And they have a weakness for sophisticated technology. “Father and son are bound together by a special feeling of belonging. Our new Pilot’s Watches for Father and Son are the perfect opportunity for any family wishing to streng then this bond and to proclaim it stylishly to the outside world, ”comments Georges Kern, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen, on the roll-out of this extraordinary pair of watches. In 2012, the year of the Pilot’s Watches, the watch manufacturer renowned for masculine timepieces is launching its second special edition since 2008 for the men in the family; or – to retain the language of flying – the pilot and co-pilot. In life, as in the cockpit, it is a question of being able to rely on one another and of giving the junior member of the team an increasing degree of responsibility. Fathers pass on to their sons vital personal qualities, such as self-confidence, ambition and a sense of responsibility. And not infrequently, a father’s enthusiasm for engineering and perfect craftsmanship will be inherited by the younger generation.

Equipment for the men in the family

For years now, the Pilot’s Watches from IWC Schaffhausen have been growing increasingly popular. They represent a pioneering spirit, combined with a sense of derring-do and adventure. IWC Schaffhausen has taken 2012, its year of the high-flyers, as an opportunity to give the Pilot’s Watches for Father and Son permission to take off yet again.

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For fathers, the model of choice is the Big Pilot’s Watch with power reserve and date display. With its impressive 46-millimetre case diameter, it is one of the seriously big players in its field. In watch making terms, it goes way beyond conventional limits: the automatic 51111-calibre movement with its spring-mounted rotor and Pellaton pawl-winding system builds up a power reserve of 168 hours. The power reserve of the mainspring would last even longer, but the movement is stopped automatically after 7 days to ensure the requisite high level of precision.

Big Pilot’s Watch for Father and Son  Ref. IW500906

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The smaller edition for the son, with its 39-millimetre case and automatic 30110-calibre movement is, technically speaking, virtually identicalto the Pilot’s Watch Mark XVI. This functionaltimepiece has a 42-hour power reserve and,apart from the time, also shows the date. Waterresistance to 6 bar and a glass secured againstdrops in air pressure make the Pilot’s Watchfor sons a reliable everyday companion.

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Even if the technical specifications of the two models differ, the visible similarities are unmistakable. Both watches have a stainlesssteel case, an eye-catching crown and a black, riveted alligator leather strap. The shape of the hands, outlined in black, is reminiscent of propeller blades. The inner surface is coated with green luminescent material to guarantee optimum legibility against the rhodium-plated dial. The Big Pilot’s Watch is fitted with a folding clasp while the Pilot’s Watch Mark XVI comes with a pin buckle as standard or, at additional cost, with a folding clasp. A gift to last for generations.

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It is a hallowed tradition to present the people who mean the most to us with valuable timepieces. Whether as a sign of affection, out of recognition for special service or in memory of a joyful occasion, watches are simply one of the most personal gifts of them all. In this respect, the Pilot’s Watches for Father and Son send out a clear signal. Inscribed with a dedication, both the Big Pilot’s Watch and the Pilot’s Watch Mark XVI become valuable family heirlooms that can be passed on from one generation to the next. The inner circle on the case back of both watches is reserved for the engraving of a name, as a stylish dedication and to prevent mix-ups: a practical feature, because this Pilot’s Watch set can be extended to include several watches for fathers with two or more sons.

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Technical Details

• Reference IW500906
•  Mechanical movement
• Calibre: 51111
• Frequency: 21,600 A/ h / 3 Hz
• Jewels: 42
• Power reserve: 168 h
• Winding: automatic
• Case Material stainless steel
• Bracelet/Strap black alligator leather strap
• Dial Colour rhodium

• Pellaton automatic winding
• 7-day power reserve when fully wound
• Date display
• Power reserve display
• Glucydur® beryllium alloy balance with high-precision adjustment cam on balance arms
• Breguet spring
• Screw-in crown
• Sapphire glass, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
• Secured against displacement by drop in air pressure
• Water-resistant 6 bar
• Case height 16 mm
• Diameter 46 mm
• *IWC Schaffhausen is not the owner of the Glucydur® trademark.

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Pilot’s Watch Mark XVI for Father and Son Ref. IW325519

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• Reference IW325519
• Mechanical movement
• Calibre: 30110
• Frequency: 28,800 A/ h / 4 Hz
• Jewels: 21
• Power reserve: 42 h
• Winding: automatic
• Case Material stainless steel
• Bracelet/Strap black alligator leather strap
• Dial Colour rhodium

• Self-winding
• 42-hour power reserve when fully wound
• Date display
• Central hacking seconds
• Screw-in crown
• Sapphire glass, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
• Secured against displacement by drop in air pressure
• Water-resistant 6 bar
• Case height 11 mm
• Diameter 39 mm

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HANHART - Pioneer MonoScope

 

HANHART - PIONEER MonoScope Сhronograph  NEW

PIONEER MonoScope – One for all

Just like its legendary predecessors produced by Hanhart, the Pioneer MonoScope features a single button for controlling the entire range of chronograph functions. This new model from the Pioneer collection also bears another striking hallmark of the early precision timepieces made by the Swiss-German watch brand in the widely spaced arrangement of its small seconds and 30- minute counter displays.

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In the first half of the 20th century, Hanhart was a key pioneer in developing highly-functional precision chronographs. As early as 1938, the Swiss-German watch brand designed a mono-pusher model for naval officers, featuring its own “Calibre 40” movement.

All of the chronograph functions on this unconventional wristwatch – start, stop and reset – are performed by the same button and always follow strictly one after the other. Unlike its two-button equivalent, the seconds hand on this chronograph cannot be restarted after it is stopped. The next time the button is pressed, the seconds hand invariably jumps back to its initial position. This is the perfect technology for navigating safely and measuring distances at sea as it rules out any possibility of faulty navigation by dispensing with an addition stopping function.

Extraordinary technology and aesthetics

The technical design with a single button is also the trademark feature of the Pioneer MonoScope. The automatic movement enclosed in the generously-sized stainless steel case, which measures 45 millimetres in diameter, has had to be re-engineered slightly to suit this mono-pusher arrangement. The lever which sits directly beneath the point where the button at 4 o’clock would normally be has no function. A large shift lever is therefore responsible for the third strike on the chronograph cam. This cam has also been modified so that it has an additional tooth on its lowest level, enabling the shift lever to control not two, but three positions.

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This is not, however, the only distinctive element of this new model in the Pioneer collection. A further modification of the calibre has made it possible for the two displays for the small seconds and the 30-minute counter, which are typical of Hanhart chronographs, to be positioned right on the edge of the dial. The aesthetic appearance of this model is therefore perfectly coordinated with the design of its predecessors from the 1930s, for which this arrangement was adopted in order to accommodate the large size – 15.5 lignes – of Hanhart’s early manufacture calibre.

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On the Pioneer MonoScope, the centres of the two displays, together with the numerals 2 and 4 as well as 8 and 10, form a straight, vertical axis, resulting in a symmetrically-balanced presentation. Flawless readability, in the characteristic style of a functional instrument watch, is ensured in any situation by the distinctive luminous Arabic numerals and the hands which are also coated with Super-LumiNova®. This is also enhanced by the minute hand, the end of which is bent downwards slightly to ensure a more precise time display. The black and silver colours used on this watch reflect the colours traditionally preferred for precision timepieces.

The typical Hanhart features

In addition to the unmistakable bicompax display format, the new MonoScope – like the other models in the Pioneer collection – is distinguished by the typical characteristics of a Hanhart chronograph: the upper chronograph button, positioned at a greater distance from the lug for more ease of use, is especially striking and is a feature unique to this watch manufacturer. In order to achieve this arrangement, Hanhart integrates a specially designed lever into the case in its own workshops. This redirects the force from pressing the button located at 2 o’clock by the required number of millimetres. No less eye-catching is the striking red button, which has been a hallmark of Hanhart watches since 1939 and, right from the start, it has helped to deter wearers from inadvertently resetting the stopped time during navigation. 

The large, easy-to-handle crown with a deep bevelled edge guarantees safe and simple use. The bezel is available either in a thin design which can be rotated in either direction and which comes with a fluted, slip-proof finish and red marking or in an elegant and plain design with a flat surface. Elegantly contrasting satin-finished and polished surfaces give the case distinctive character. To guarantee maximum water-resistance and robustness, the Pioneer MonoScope is, like the archetypal models on which it is based, fitted with a sealed, screwed-down case back which includes three indentations for the case key. The rivetted strap made from firm, hard-wearing calfskin and a high-quality pin buckle offer a secure fit on the wrist. The Pioneer MonoScope is also optionally available with a stainless steel bracelet and an adjustable folding clasp.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Movement:
HAN4212 modified automatic chronograph movement (bicompax) with exclusive module,
increased crown-to-button spacing and single-button conversion;
28,800 vibrations per hour,
4 Hz;
31 jewels;
rotor with a skeletonised Hanhart logo;
power reserve of min. 42 hours
Functions:
Small seconds at 9 o’clock, 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock
Case:
Stainless steel; red button;
flat or fluted, bidirectional rotating bezel with red marking;
convex sapphire glass, anti-reflective on both sides;
screweddown case back;
diameter 45 mm;
height 16 mm;
water-resistant to 10 bar/100 m
Dial:
Silver-coloured or black; luminous numerals and hands coated with Super-LumiNova®
Strap/bracelet:
Calfskin with riveting and stainless steel pin buckle or stainless steel with adjustable folding clasp


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Hauptstraße 33
78148 Gütenbach/Germany
Telefon: +49 (0) 7723 / 9344 - 0
Fax: +49 (0) 7723 / 9344 - 40
E-Mail: info@hanhart.com
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