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Old 19 December 2021, 05:44 AM   #1
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I don’t see many IWC here so
Here is the IWC that was made as a special commission for our squadron. 20 were produced and sold to 662 squadron pilots only.

662 was a squadron formed by polish pilots serving in the RAF during WW2. After the war the squadron was disbanded but raised again as an Army Air Corp squadron in 1969. We have operated a multitude of aircraft but now fly the AH64 Apache helicopter, we will transition to the Echo variant next year.















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Old 19 December 2021, 06:25 AM   #2
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Old 20 December 2021, 12:56 AM   #3
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Here is the IWC that was made as a special commission for our squadron. 20 were produced and sold to 663 squadron pilots only.

663 was a squadron formed by polish pilots serving in the RAF during WW2. After the war the squadron was disbanded but raised again as an Army Air Corp squadron in 1969. We have operated a multitude of aircraft but now fly the AH64 Apache helicopter, we will transition to the Echo variant next year.















Excuse fat fingers should be 663 but typed on my pad.
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Old 20 December 2021, 01:02 AM   #4
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I’m not big on IWC, but that thing is bad a$$! Great presentation and packaging.

What material is the watch case made out of?
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Old 20 December 2021, 01:24 AM   #5
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I’m not big on IWC, but that thing is bad a$$! Great presentation and packaging.

What material is the watch case made out of?
The Watch case is polished ceramic with IWC 89361 flyback chrono movement.
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Old 20 December 2021, 01:21 AM   #6
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Love IWC, and that is a cool watch!
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Old 20 December 2021, 01:22 AM   #7
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Old 20 December 2021, 05:05 AM   #8
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I am also not the biggest IWC fan, but the Big Pilot series is growing on me and these are incredible and unique. That’s awesome for you to be on the receiving end of a piece like this. Congrats!
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Old 20 December 2021, 07:19 AM   #9
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I am also not the biggest IWC fan, but the Big Pilot series is growing on me and these are incredible and unique. That’s awesome for you to be on the receiving end of a piece like this. Congrats!

The big pilot is cool plus you can still get a decent discount from IWC.
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Old 20 December 2021, 07:23 AM   #10
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Very cool piece

I love IWC here’s mine

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Old 20 December 2021, 07:27 AM   #11
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Very cool piece

I love IWC here’s mine

Stunning
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Old 20 December 2021, 07:55 AM   #12
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Great piece and great background.
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Old 20 December 2021, 09:19 AM   #13
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Great piece and great background.
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Old 20 December 2021, 11:06 PM   #14
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Here is mine. It’s not as cool as yours!


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Old 21 December 2021, 05:35 AM   #15
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That is a cool watch, just love the big crowns.
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Old 26 December 2021, 04:26 AM   #16
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Love the story OP ... congrats on a very special piece!

Nothing says xmas like a IW377726. :)
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Old 26 December 2021, 11:43 AM   #17
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Hmm, also nothing says xmas like thinking it's Friday when it's Saturday.
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Old 17 April 2022, 10:06 AM   #18
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Just got word from my AD that my Pilot Lake Tahoe is about to ship from Switzerland and should get to me in the next couple of weeks.

Love that IWC actually has watches made and ready to ship when they announce new releases.
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Old 20 April 2022, 11:55 PM   #19
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Just picked up a Spitfire yesterday. I'll post pics when it arrives but no one makes a better pilot or field watch imo. Timeless
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Old 22 April 2022, 03:47 AM   #20
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Love it, thanks for sharing
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Old 6 May 2022, 01:51 AM   #21
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Lake Tahoe is in. Very beautiful and striking watch. Not for when one is trying to be discreet. :)
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Old 30 May 2022, 03:44 PM   #22
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New to this forum… posting a couple of my IWCs: Double Chrono in Ceratanium and Lake Tahoe
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Old 3 June 2022, 03:42 AM   #23
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Old 24 June 2022, 12:35 AM   #24
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On safari last week with my Spitfire.
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Old 24 June 2022, 09:34 PM   #25
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What an amazing and special piece. A great collaboration of military and personal history. I really like the personal touch with your name and call sign on the case back. That’s an heirloom for generations to come. Congratulations and enjoy is good health and safe skies.
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Old 28 July 2022, 02:58 AM   #26
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What a beast! I love IWC. Too bad they're so thick...
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Old 3 August 2022, 11:55 PM   #27
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Very cool. I picked up this Tophatters last week
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Old 20 October 2022, 06:58 AM   #28
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finally bought something that wasn’t rolex. found a good deal on a mint piece.


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Old 20 October 2022, 12:51 PM   #29
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Been considering IWC. Very cool indeed
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Old 27 November 2022, 07:55 AM   #30
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New to watches and don't always love the IWC design, that 663 Pilot is a very cool tribute - beautifully done! That Portuguese Yacht Club is stunning!
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