SIHH 2012: a new watch Pilot's Watch Mark XVII

Legendary watches Mark II by the company IWC, released in 1948 undoubtedly had a decisive focus on the modern look of the classic pilot’s watches.
In this year at SIHH 2012 the company has introduced a new generation Pilot's Watch Mark XVII (Ref: 326501, Ref: 326504), - a vivid example that these watches continue to write the success story after 70 years that began in 1948. And indeed, those who are now looking for a professional watches for pilots, can hardly avoid the products IWC, which from the very first model to appear on the watch market, has set a new pace of development and standards.
Pilot's Watch Mark XVII (Ref: 326501, Ref: 326504), presented at the SIHH 2012 exhibition, in fact is the successor of the legendary watch Mark II of 1948. As in form and function, the model presented at the exhibition is the classic pattern of its segment. Like the on-board devices, their black dial with white markings is focused primarily on readability. Compared to its predecessor Mark XVI the steel case of new model has increased by 2 mm to 41 mm in diameter.
The designers of IWC also changed the date indicator, which is now stretched vertically and resembles the altimeter. The current date is indicated by the red triangular tip, which was borrowed from the aircraft flight instruments and became a characteristic element of design in watches Pilot's Watch. The waterproof up to 6 bars watch case is equipped with caliber 30 110 with automatic winding and with power reserve of 42-hour. Accuracy and reliability of watch Mark XVII, like its predecessors, fully meet the requirements for professional pilot’s watches of Schaffhausen.

Its inner case of soft iron for protection against magnetic fields and pressure drop glass continues the traditions of Mark XVII, which were laid in the 1940s by the legendary Mark II. Those watches were made with case made of special alloy, which is directed magnetic fields emitted by radio transmitters, and later radars, causing them to bend around the watch movement. This brilliant by its simplicity idea has contributed to the huge success of the watches. Thanks to the excellent technical characteristics the watch Mark II has been part of pilot gear of the Royal Air Force UK for a long time. A layout of the dial has become a model for pilot’s watches, and has not lost its relevance to this day. The most famous pilot’s watch IWC has rapidly gained cult status. A few preserved copies still works today, and have a collectible value.
A new Mark XVII watch fits well into the range of IWC Pilot's Watch. This new watch is equipped with black crocodile leather strap with a buckle or a new conventional stainless steel bracelet with folding clasp and the ability to fine-tune the length. You can buy watch Mark XVII from authorized representatives of the company.