Wednesday, September 25, 2019

IWC Big Pilot's Watch Constant-Force Tourbillon Edition "Le Petit Prince" Replica Ref. IW590302

At the SIHH 2019, I have personally met with the Big Pilot's Watch Constant-Force Tourbillon Edition "Le Petit Prince". These timepieces, characterized by their distinctive midnight blue dials, have been a highly regarded addition to the Pilot’s Watch collections since 2013.
Now, IWC added some exclusive models to this line including the new IWC Big Pilot Constant Force Tourbillon Edition 'Le Petit Prince' watch replica ref. IW590302 in platinum - also available in hard gold.

History

Since 2005, IWC has been in collaboration with the family of French aviator and author, Antoine de Saint-ExupĂ©ry. This partnership has already seen a variety of special editions launched within the Pilot’s Watches collection. While some pay tribute to the life and accomplishments of the great humanist himself, others are dedicated to his most famous literary work "The Little Prince" - Le Petit Prince.  The new IWC Big Pilot Constant Force Tourbillon Edition 'Le Petit Prince' replica in platinum is available in a limited edition of 10 pieces only.

The Case

The IWC Big Pilot's Watch replica deserves its name. At 46.2mm, the watch is large by any standard. As the wearer of 39mm-41mm pieces, I have to admit that the watch was surprisingly ok on my wrist. The watch’s case is relatively simple decorated. An overall polish restrains the natural shine of the platinum. Nevertheless, some details make the watch more interesting: the rounded and inward bent lugs come with a subtle polished chamfering, the raised bezel also received a polished chamfering. The lugs design gives the impression of smaller wear.


The crown is specific to the IWC Big Pilot's Watch Collection replica with an excellent grip. The crown is beautifully decorated with the brand’s logo. Personally, I find the crown a bit too large and a bit disturbing to several wrist’s movements. But on the other hand, I have a small wrist and large watches impose some physical difficulties. Surprisingly, the watch was not as heavy as I first expected.

A Blue Dial

On paper, the dial is relatively simple: time display, moonphase, power reserve and small seconds with the tourbillon visible. But an actual look changes completely the perception. The most spectacular dial detail of IWC Big Pilot Constant Force Tourbillon Edition 'Le Petit Prince' replica remains still the large 9 o'clock aperture. The large tourbillon cage with a constant-force system is impressive visually but especially technically.



The time display uses classic hours and minutes hands that are skeletonised and filled with luminescent. Check the video for the low light view. As hour markers are used massive Arabic numeral filled with SuperLuminova. On a normal watch, the applied indexes will occupy the entire dial, but here, the dial is quite aired and balanced.

The moonphase is ravishing. First, I love the unusual position in the first ten minutes of the dial. The little prince standing and watching the stars, depicting the original drawings of Le Petit Prince, is a delightful detail. Rediscovering the prince on the moon of the IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Constant-Force Tourbillon Edition “Le Petit Prince” was an emotional process.

The Movement

The IWC Big Pilot Edition 'Le Petit Prince' replica in-house manual wound calibre 94895 composed of 341 parts and 41 jewels combines a constant force tourbillon with a perpetual moon phase display and a power reserve indicator. The power reserve indication occupies another big part of the dial, this time between 4 and 5 o'clock. The movement provides a power reserve of four days thanks to two barrels.

In this particular tourbillon, the patented constant force mechanism disconnects the escapement from  the direct flow of energy transmitted through the wheel train and, second by second, increases the tension in a balance spring. The latter stores the energy temporarily before dispensing it in absolutely even  impulses to the escape wheel. In combination with the tourbillon, which  offsets the influence of gravity on the watch's balance and spring, it  serves to deliver extraordinarily high precision.
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