{"product_id":"iwc-pilots-watch-mark-xvi-as07804","title":"IWC Pilot's Watch Mark XVI","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe IWC Pilot's Watch can trace its history back to the oversized timepieces produced for military aviators in 1940. These enormous pieces were originally designed for maximum legibility in a cockpit setting, and — believe it or not — were meant to be worn on the pilot's thigh!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eToday, the Pilot's line is perhaps IWC's most identifiable collection, featuring a variety of case and dial configurations suited for any taste — provided your wrist can handle the larger-than-average dimensions. If not, that’s where the Mark series comes in. These watches are contemporary takes on the original Mark X and Mark XI watches from the 1940s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis particular watch, a Pilot's Watch MARK XVI, features a 39mm brushed stainless steel case with a sapphire crystal, a signed crown, and a polished, stepped bezel. It houses a luminous matte black dial with printed ‘Arabic’ indices, a matching ‘sword’ handset, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIWC's Calibre \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e30110 (ETA 2892-A2 base) with 21 jewels and a 41-hour power reserve within.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePaired to a signed, olive fabric strap with a black leather lining and a signed steel pin buckle, this piece is the essence of a Pilot's watch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWith excellent legibility, handsome looks, and utilitarian, military influence, it’s no surprise that the Mark series has become a cornerstone of the IWC collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IWC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40023736647767,"sku":"40970044","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AS07804_40970044_IWC_SPITFIREMARKXVI_IW325501-6.jpg?v=1667592626","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/iwc-pilots-watch-mark-xvi-as07804","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}