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IWC Men's IW325108 Pilot's UTC Spitfire Watch

• Quality Automatic movement; Functions without a battery; Powers automatically with the movement of your arm
• Scratch-resistant-sapphire crystal
• Case diameter: 39 mm

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A tribute to a true classic, IWC's Spitfire UTC stainless steel men's automatic watch is named after the British World War II fighter plane--an aerodynamic masterpiece. But more than a nostalgic nod to history, this elegantly appointed watch is also a practical time-keeping tool for globe-hopping businessmen, pilots, and travelers of all stripes thanks to its 24-hour capability, enabling you to keep track of the Universal Time Coordinated standard (see below for more on UTC). And like all genuine pilotÕs watches, the Spitfire UTC also features a soft-iron inner case to protect it against magnetic fields.

This Spitfire has a round silver stainless steel case that measures 39mm wide (1.53 inches), and its two-tone silver face is framed by a raised bezel. The dial features a full Arabic numeral display, small minute indexes around the exterior (with small Arabic numeral 5-minute notations), dauphine hands (with seconds hand), and a date window at 3 o'clock. It's topped by a scratch-resistant sapphire glass crystal, which offers an anti-reflective coating on both sides and is secured against displacement by drop in air pressure. It's completed by a handsome quintuple-link stainless steel bracelet band with two inner columns that have a slightly raised profile. Other features include a 23-jewel automatic movement with 28,800 vibrations per hour, a 42-hour power reserve, and water resistance to 60 meters (200 feet)--offering protection from accidental splashes and snow spray as well making it suitable for swimming.

An automatic (or self-winding) watch is fitted with a device (rotor) that automatically winds the spring by using the force of gravity. It needs no battery, but it will stop if you have been physically inactive for an extended period of time--as long as you're moving, the watch will stay powered. Swiss watchmaker Abraham-Louis Perrelet invented the self-winding mechanism in 1770. It worked on the same principle as a modern pedometer, and was designed to wind as the owner walked.

About Universal Time Coordinated (UTC)
An international time standard that is identical with Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), UTC provides constant time in an increasingly globalized world. It is immensely important to pilots and travelers who change continents and time zones in rapid succession, or for business people who communicate with associates all over the world.

On the Spitfire UTC, local time is shown on the dial, and it can be advanced or moved back in one-hour steps, even beyond the date. Home time (or UTC) is displayed in a 24-hour display window the shape of section of a circle at the top of the dial.

About IWC
While founded in Schaffhausen, Switzerland in 1868, the International Watch Company (IWC) was created by an American--Florentine Ariosto Jones. The Jones calibre, the very first movement manufactured by IWC contained a wealth of advanced technical features. These included an elongated index to regulate the balance hairspring and a bimetallic cut balance to compensate for fluctuations in temperature. In 2000, IWC introduced the 5000 calibre, a new automatic mechanical movement with a seven-day power reserve and the legendary winding mechanism of the patented Pellaton system.

In the aftermath of World War II, IWC became a company of international scope. Exports to the United States increased and the brand became best known for its specialty watches (now highly prized as collectibles), such as the Mark XI and Ingenieur--the first automatic IWC with a soft-iron inner case that protected the movement against magnetic fields.

Product Description

Stainless Steel Case. Stainless Steel Strap. Silver Dial. Fixed Bezel. Scratch Resistant Sapphire Crystal. Push Button Deployment Clasp. 39.5mm Case Diameter. Automatic Movement. Water Resistant At 60 Meters (200 Feet). Additional Features: 24-Hour UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) Time Display; Date Displays at 3 O'clock Position; 42-Hour Power Reserve. IWC Pilot Spitfire UTC Mens Watch IW325108

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000LGDD02
• Item model number: IW325108