{"product_id":"iwc-big-pilot-s-watch-annual-calendar-edition-le-petit-prince-iw502703","title":"IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Annual Calendar Edition “Le Petit Prince” IW502703","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"696\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"87\"\u003eIWC Big Pilot’s Watch Annual Calendar Edition “Le Petit Prince” (Ref. IW502703)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a commanding synthesis of horological complexity and poetic narrative. Housed in a 46.2 mm \u003cstrong data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"201\"\u003e18 k white gold\u003c\/strong\u003e case (about 15 mm thick), this limited edition of just 250 pieces commands presence on the wrist. Its rich \u003cstrong data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"331\"\u003esunburst blue dial\u003c\/strong\u003e presents the trio of annual calendar displays (day, date, month) in curved windows beneath the 12 o’clock marker—balanced by a power reserve indicator at 3 o’clock and a small seconds subdial at 9. The contrasting luminous Arabic numerals and hands ensure outstanding legibility, while the domed sapphire crystal contributes to its robust pilot-watch aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003eBeneath the surface, the timepiece is powered by IWC’s in-house \u003cstrong data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"779\"\u003eCalibre 52850\u003c\/strong\u003e, a sophisticated automatic movement with twin barrels offering up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"876\"\u003e7 days of power reserve\u003c\/strong\u003e. In a first for IWC, this model features a \u003cstrong data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eblue-coated movement\u003c\/strong\u003e, visible through a sapphire caseback, and the rotor carries a delicate engraving of the Little Prince standing on his asteroid. Thematically, the watch bridges IWC’s aviation heritage with the imaginative spirit of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, giving it both technical gravitas and emotional resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInformation:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-Owned: IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Annual Calendar Edition “Le Petit Prince” IW502703\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIW502703\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDated: 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited: 250 Made\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBracelet: Blue Leather Delugs Strap (Aftermarket) - Original Clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDial: Blue Dial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase: 46.2mm x 15.3mm Thickness - 18K White Gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLug Width: 22mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMovement: \u003cspan\u003eIWC 52850 - \u003c\/span\u003eAutomatic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunctions: HMS, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnual calendar with displays for the month, date and day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBox and Papers: Inner box and warranty card\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal: Sapphire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBracelet size: 7.75”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase has minimal wear. Strap has creasing with not much wear on deployant. Dial, hands, and crystal has no wear. No service history running within spec of IWC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout IWC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe International Watch Company (IWC) has a rich history dating back to 1868 when American watchmaker Florentine Ariosto Jones founded the company in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. Jones aimed to combine advanced American manufacturing techniques with the skilled craftsmanship of Swiss watchmakers. Despite initial challenges, IWC quickly gained a reputation for producing high-quality pocket watches and, later, wristwatches.  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThroughout the 20th century, IWC was a force of innovation and expand its repertoire accordingly. In the 1930s, they introduced their first pilot's watches, which would become an enduring part of their identity. During World War II, IWC produced these watches for both civilian and military use. The post-war period saw the introduction of iconic collections like the Ingenieur in 1955 and the Aquatimer in 1967. In the 1970s, IWC collaborated with Ferdinand A. Porsche to create the first watch with a built-in compass. The company's commitment to technical innovation and classic design has persisted into the 21st century, with IWC remaining a respected name in luxury watchmaking.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pre-Owned","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000709497052,"sku":"250806","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0518\/0214\/4926\/files\/IWCBigPilot_sWatchAnnualCalendarEdition_LePetitPrince_IW502703.jpg?v=1760037005","url":"https:\/\/blacklistwatchestrendy.com\/products\/iwc-big-pilot-s-watch-annual-calendar-edition-le-petit-prince-iw502703","provider":"Belmont Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}