Celebrate 75 years of the iconic IWC Schaffhausen Mark XX timepiece

75 Great Years

IWC Schaffhausen celebrates the 75^th anniversary of its popular Mark series and launches two new versions of the Pilot’s Watch Mark XX. Harking back to the legendary Mark 11 including two stainless steel novelties feature silver-plated dials and complement the colour line-up that already includes blue, green and black dials.

75 years ago, IWC Schaffhausen stood at the forefront of an unprecedented success story when it engineered the Mark 11 for the British Royal Air Force (RAF), which set the benchmark for the technical features and functional instrument design of most modern pilot’s watches.

The Legacy Continues

Moreover, in 2022, IWC introduced the Pilot’s Watch Mark XX as the latest addition to the series. After presenting the model with blue, green and black dials, the brand is now completing the line-up with two silver-plated dial versions. One is fitted with a black calfskin strap while the other features a high-grade 5-link stainless steel bracelet.

The Pilot’s Watch Mark XX also features a 40mm stainless steel case, thoroughly re-engineered with a revised side profile and an improved lug geometry. The slimmer and more curved lugs provide a more comfortable overall fit. The graphics for the numerals and indices on the high-contrast dial have also been refined for clarity.

Nice To See

On top of that, the luminescent elements on the dial and the black hands ensure perfect legibility in all conditions. The Pilot’s Watch Mark XX is powered by the IWC-manufactured 32111 calibre featuring a silicon escapement and a double pawl winding system, building up a five-day power reserve.

The front glass is also specially secured to remain in place even in the event of a sudden pressure drop in the cockpit. Another practical feature of the new Mark XX series is the integrated EasX-CHANGE system, which lets the wearer change the strap or bracelet quickly and easily without any tools.

Express Yourself Freely

A wide variety of straps and bracelets are available as accessories, allowing for more self-expression and the selection ranges from calfskin straps and stainless steel bracelets to durable, flexible and water-proof rubber straps in fresh and vibrant colours. This combined with the 10-bar water-resistant case, makes the Mark XX a quintessential sports watch.

Fancy the Mark XX for yourself? Visit the Official IWC Schaffhausen Website now.