The Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition Tophatters dedicated to the VFA-14 “Tophatters” squadron based in California, the oldest active squadron in the U.S. Navy, The “Tophatters” patch is printed at 6 o’clock on the dial & engraved on the titanium case back.
Case: Matte black ceramic case. Black dial. Black & white hands, the hour & minute hands with luminous fill. Bold white printed numeral hour markers. White printed minutes/seconds track. Luminous quarter hour markers. Day & date windows at 3 o'clock in red text. Small seconds sub-dial with red filled hand at 6 o'clock.
- Chronograph functions:
- Column wheel mechanism.
- Large central seconds hand counter.
- 30 minute counter sub-dial at 12 o'clock.
- 12 hour counter sub-dial at 9 o'clock.
Strap: Fitted on its IWC original & model specific black calfskin leather strap with red stitching & lining. Titanium deployant buckle. The strap is in excellent, near new condition with it full wear lifespan remaining. We would be comfortable rating the strap as in 98%+ condition.
Movement: Powered by an IWC in-house caliber 69380, beats at 28,800 vph (4Hz), contains 33 jewels & has a power reserve of +/- 46 hours.
Condition: This watch is in excellent near new condition, worn only once by the original owner for less than an hour. We would be comfortable rating this watch in a 99% overall condition. Delivered in its original box with all papers. The standard factory warranty is valid through 08/2025. With registration the IWC factory warranty can be extended until 08/2031.
Watch Features: Chronograph, Day & Date Display
