SIHH 2012: IWC introduces the new Pilot's Watch Chronograph watch - the new incarnation of the Pilot's Watch collection

The IWC company, the author of many legendary watch models, at exhibition SIHH 2012 has presented the next novelty that will please not only the brand’s fans, but also are of interest to connoisseurs of horology.
The 2012 year is announced by the IWC company as a year of Pilot's Watch watches, presented at SIHH 2012 the two new Pilot's Watch Chronograph and Pilot's Watch Double Chronograph, the design of which differs with bright accents in the design of the dial, reminiscent of the aircraft’s cockpit.
Men's Pilot's Watch Chronograph watch is the model, which holds its position in the watch market since 1994. The watch dial was developed in association with the dashboard of the aircraft Junkers-52 of 1930, the devices of which differ with their large and clear layout.
The Pilot's Watch Chronograph (Ref: 377 701, Ref: 377 704) watch of 2012 year has all the qualities expected from the IWC pilot’s watches - accuracy, functionality and reliability. Waterproofed up to 6 bars the steel case of the novelty is increased in comparison with the previous model to 1 millimeter. The dial’s design has changed a little: the date pointer around the 3 o’clock mark became a triple and now this image is reminiscent to an altimeter on the plane’s dashboard. Small bright red triangle in the same style marks the current date and day of the week.

These two innovations emphasize the similarity of the dial with the instrument panel of the plane through clearly defined minute scale on the matt-black background, reminiscent of the propeller and the triangular hand mark near the mark of "12 o’clock" leave no doubt that this is the watch that carries the DNA of Pilot's Watch.
The watch hands are completely covered with luminescent material and guarantee an excellent readability reading even in poor visibility. The reliable watch mechanism with a chronograph, automatic caliber 79 320, can be measured and summed lengths of time up to 12 hours. The frequency of the balance of the mechanism is 28.800 pc / h (4 Hz), 25 jewels, power reserve - 44 hours. The inner case of the mild steel optimally protects the watch mechanism from the influence of external magnetic fields.
The Pilot's Watch Chronograph watch is complemented by a new steel bracelet with precision adjustment function that allows you to quickly and accurately adjust its length, or by a black crocodile leather strap with a traditional buckle. To buy the Pilot's Watch Chronograph watch is available through authorized representatives.