When it comes to watches, the first thing that everyone may think of is fashion and luxury, but you know? The two “Le Petit Prince” special edition watches launched by IWC in recent days are not only works of art in the watch industry, but also a tribute to classic literature! Their design combines ceramic and platinum, and there is a touching story about love and friendship behind them. It is definitely worth a look!

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In modern society, the combination of ceramics and platinum not only appears in the field of luxury goods consumption, we also see the use of these two materials in the production of some high-end watches. As a timepiece work of art, every tick of a watch represents the culmination of the watchmaker’s painstaking efforts. The top watch brand IWC recently released two special edition watches of “The Little Prince”, using new watchmaking technology to show readers the still shining value of “The Little Prince” 80 years after its inception.

The work “The Little Prince” has accompanied us as we grow up, and the themes it explores such as love, loss and friendship can always touch our heartstrings inadvertently. The great thing about this work is that it can transcend language barriers and has been translated into more than 600 languages, becoming a reading classic for children and adults around the world. The cooperation between IWC and the “Little Prince” to launch a special edition watch is not only a tribute to the great literary works, but also strengthens the brand’s own cultural connotation and market influence.

The two “Little Prince” special edition watches released this time have been modified based on the pilot series. One of them is called the Big Pilot’s Perpetual Calendar Tourbillon Watch, and the other is the Big Pilot’s Watch Tourbillon Watch 43. Both are limited edition collections. The former uses a blue ceramic case with a blue dial and a built-in IWC self-made 51950 movement, while the latter uses a platinum case with a dark blue sunburst dial and is equipped with an IWC self-made 82905 movement.

The oscillating weight designs of both watches are quite eye-catching. The small metal oscillating weight symbolizes the planet B612 that the “little prince” protects. On this planet, roses are the only life and the most precious existence in the heart of the little prince. There is also a green leaf shaped like a lawn on one side of the oscillating weight, which not only adds a bit of vitality to the overall design, but also hints at the vitality of the planet where the little prince lives.

An excellent watch must not only be eye-catching in appearance, but also have excellent technology in its movement. As a top Swiss watch brand, IWC will naturally not disappoint on this point. Take the Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Tourbillon Watch as an example. Its movement is composed of 447 components and is equipped with an automatic winding system. The tourbillon is composed of 82 components. Such a sophisticated design is almost unprecedented in the Swiss watchmaking industry.

This watch not only has a perpetual calendar function, but also has a flying minute tourbillon, which can effectively offset the influence of gravity on the direction of time and improve the accuracy of the watch. The perpetual calendar does not require manual adjustment of the date every year, which is very user-friendly.

Tradition and innovation

In terms of materials, both watches use the most advanced ceramics and platinum in today’s watchmaking industry. The blue ceramic case is extremely corrosion-resistant and will not fade, while platinum is a top-notch luxury material that feels heavy and very textured. In addition, both watches are made of calfskin, which is soft and comfortable, and equipped with IWC’s exquisite platinum folding buckle, which is both convenient to wear and beautiful.

Conclusion

I think IWC’s “Little Prince” series really combines the artistry and cultural connotation of watches incisively and vividly, providing both visual enjoyment and profound emotional resonance. What do you think of this watch? Welcome to share your opinions in the comment area, and don’t forget to give it a like!