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 In 2003, the Swiss company began producing IWC watch series «Spitfire Double Chronograph». A prominent role in World War II played the most successful British fighter and reconnaissance aircraft of all time in the Battle of Britain-Spitfire. These aircraft were built, more than any other British aircraft. Spitfire won a lasting cult status in his country. At the time, was a Spitfire technological and aerodynamic masterpiece. A large wing area allowed him to apply to the construction of extremely stiff curves, giving the aircraft excellent maneuverability. The outstanding dynamic characteristics of the aircraft were associated not only with unusual wings. Chief Designer Reginald Joseph Mitchell also developed the retractable landing gear, for which he had cut off the wings, which were very thin at that time. Spitfire had only a slender fuselage, whose surface is completely smooth.
Another important factor contributing to the fantastic performance Spitfire was, of course, the engine of 1,000 hp From Rolls-Royce, which Spitfire Version 1 transmits its thrust on double wooden propeller. Subsequently, there was a transition to three-, four screws made of steel. It was built at least 20 351 Spitfire in 24 versions - outstanding figures that remain unsurpassed in the UK and to this day. Today, about 21 Spitfires are still in the service of the RAF. And besides the fact that Spitfire-welcomed guests in air shows around the world, they are also very valuable to collectors: a fully restored to its original form Spitfire cost about U.S. $ 3 million. If you can find.
But the line of men's watches Spitfire from the Swiss IWC, is not only a common name with the legendary aircraft. Strict technical form silver dial is associated with the elegant lines of the fuselage Spitfire. In the same way as the steel plate fixed to the frame of the aircraft rivets, numbers and hours indicators in the collection «Spitfire Chronograph» are "chained" to the ground. Additional counters are grouped around the center of the dial, which rises in the truest sense of the word. His three-dimensionality is clearly visible, especially if you look at the IWC watches at an oblique angle.
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