What Do You Need to Know About the IWC Pilot Le Petit Prince Chronograph?

As one of the leading producers of custom rubber watch straps, Rubber B is passionate about using our platform to continually educate people about the world of horology and luxury timepieces. In our last blog post, which was the first of a new series, we revealed that our next couple of pieces would be focusing on the IWC Pilot line of chronographs.

In this post, which is the second entry in the series, we will be focusing on the IWC Pilot Le Petit Prince Chronograph, which is one of the interesting timepieces in this particular product line. We’ll take a brief look at the history of this timepiece, its technical specifications and design style, and then also offer some suggestions for watch straps that pair very well with this timepiece at the end of the article.

What is the History of the IWC Pilot Le Petit Prince Chronograph?  

The IWC Pilot Le Petit Prince Chronograph is a special commemorative timepiece that was made to celebrate the publication of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s “The Little Prince,” which is one of the most famous children’s books ever published. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was also a noted aviator in his native France, so it is very fitting that this watch is part of a line of timepieces that are specifically inspired by the needs of professional pilots.

What Are The Technical Specifications of the IWC Pilot Le Petit Prince Chronograph?  

The IWC Pilot Le Petit Prince Chronograph has a stainless steel case and measures 43 mm in diameter and 15.4 mm tall, making it slightly larger than average for a luxury chronograph. It is powered by the 79320 caliber, which is a third-party caliber that is automatic and self-winding, and has a power reserve of 44 hours. It operates at a frequency of 28800.0 vph and is comprised of 240 components and 25 jewels. As a chronograph, it is capable of keeping track of hours, minutes, and seconds simultaneously.

It is also interesting to note that this timepiece has several capabilities that are specifically related to aviation. It has a soft-iron inner case that is specifically made for protection against magnetic fields and glass that has been secured against displacement by a sudden drop in air pressure, which is a common occurrence when flying.

How Does the IWC Pilot Le Petit Chronograph Fair From a Design Standpoint?

The IWC Pilot Le Petit Prince Chronograph, from a design standpoint, clearly owes its aesthetic inspiration to pilot’s watches from the 1930’s and 1940’s, which is especially fitting, as this is the period of time when Antoine de Saint-Exupéry undertook many of his most famous aviation exploits.

The blue luminescent dial certainly evokes a warm, nostalgic tone, and the sapphire glass, with an anti-reflective coating on both sides, along with the large and easy-to-read read numerals, ensure that this timepiece remains visible, even in less than ideal conditions.

What Kind Of Watch Straps Pair Best With the IWC Pilot Le Petit Prince Chronograph?

One of the great things about changing out the watch straps on a timepiece is that it often feels as if you are wearing a brand new watch for the first time. In our humble opinion, the best watch straps for the IWC Pilot Le Petit Prince Chronograph are our Blue Alligator strap, which is made from 100% rubber, or our Blue Ballistic strap, which has a more polished and tactical look to it.

Are You In Need of a Custom Rubber Watch Strap For Your IWC Pilot Le Petit Prince Chronograph? Visit Rubber B Today

If you are interested in learning more about either one of these watch straps, or about our product catalog as a whole, simply visit the Rubber B website today for more information.

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