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GrantD · 19 December 2021, 05:44 AM

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.

Heff · 19 December 2021, 06:25 AM

Super cool. Love it!

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GrantD · 20 December 2021, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by GrantD

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.

JodyHighroller · 20 December 2021, 01:02 AM

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?

Knappo 1307 · 20 December 2021, 01:21 AM

Love IWC, and that is a cool watch!

Knappo 1307 · 20 December 2021, 01:22 AM

Here's mine...

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GrantD · 20 December 2021, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JodyHighroller

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.

Initial_J · 20 December 2021, 05:05 AM

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!

GrantD · 20 December 2021, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Initial_J

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.

denmanproject · 20 December 2021, 07:23 AM

Very cool piece

I love IWC here’s mine

GrantD · 20 December 2021, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by denmanproject

Very cool piece

I love IWC here’s mine

Stunning

rootbeer7 · 20 December 2021, 07:55 AM

Great piece and great background.

GrantD · 20 December 2021, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by rootbeer7

Great piece and great background.

Thank you

DoricSpiker · 20 December 2021, 11:06 PM

Here is mine. It’s not as cool as yours!

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GrantD · 21 December 2021, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by DoricSpiker

Here is mine. It’s not as cool as yours!

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That is a cool watch, just love the big crowns.

soulsea · 26 December 2021, 04:26 AM

Love the story OP ... congrats on a very special piece!

Nothing says xmas like a IW377726. :)

soulsea · 26 December 2021, 11:43 AM

Hmm, also nothing says xmas like thinking it's Friday when it's Saturday.

soulsea · 17 April 2022, 10:06 AM

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.

Sleepy996 · 20 April 2022, 11:55 PM

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

gerryb92 · 22 April 2022, 03:47 AM

Love it, thanks for sharing

soulsea · 6 May 2022, 01:51 AM

Lake Tahoe is in. Very beautiful and striking watch. Not for when one is trying to be discreet. :)

Il Tifoso · 30 May 2022, 03:44 PM

New to this forum… posting a couple of my IWCs: Double Chrono in Ceratanium and Lake Tahoe

trackingtime · 3 June 2022, 03:42 AM

here's mine

Sleepy996 · 24 June 2022, 12:35 AM

On safari last week with my Spitfire.

TK-710 · 24 June 2022, 09:34 PM

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.

missik · 28 July 2022, 02:58 AM

What a beast! I love IWC. Too bad they're so thick...

boogeze · 3 August 2022, 11:55 PM

Very cool. I picked up this Tophatters last week

badlarry · 20 October 2022, 06:58 AM

finally bought something that wasn’t rolex. found a good deal on a mint piece.

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GST15 · 20 October 2022, 12:51 PM

Been considering IWC. Very cool indeed

donas · 20 October 2022, 02:29 PM

Very cool! I would love to have a custom piece like this from a unit I was in.

19 December 2021, 05:44 AM	#1
GrantD "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: England Posts: 415	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.

20 December 2021, 05:05 AM	#8
Initial_J "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 73	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! __________________ Rolex GMT Master 1675 “Pepsi” \| Rolex GMT Master II 116710BLNR “Batman” \| Rolex Daytona 116520 (black dial) \| Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph LE 49150-000A-9017 \| Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Black ADLC WSSA0039 \| Panerai PAM00673

20 December 2021, 07:55 AM	#12
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,138	Great piece and great background. __________________ @imrootbeer7

20 April 2022, 11:55 PM	#19
Sleepy996 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: FL Posts: 233	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 __________________ AP Addict.

3 August 2022, 11:55 PM	#27
boogeze 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: USA Posts: 97	Very cool. I picked up this Tophatters last week Last edited by boogeze; 3 August 2022 at 11:58 PM.. Reason: trying to get inserted img to load

19 December 2021, 06:25 AM	#2
Heff "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Germany Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 1,023	Super cool. Love it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 December 2021, 01:02 AM	#4
JodyHighroller Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 2,149	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?

20 December 2021, 01:21 AM	#5
Knappo 1307 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 8,561	Love IWC, and that is a cool watch!

20 December 2021, 01:22 AM	#6
Knappo 1307 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 8,561	Here's mine... IMG_1433.jpg

20 December 2021, 07:23 AM	#10
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,407	Very cool piece I love IWC here’s mine

20 December 2021, 11:06 PM	#14
DoricSpiker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,494	Here is mine. It’s not as cool as yours! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 December 2021, 04:26 AM	#16
soulsea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: USA Posts: 515	Love the story OP ... congrats on a very special piece! Nothing says xmas like a IW377726. :)

26 December 2021, 11:43 AM	#17
soulsea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: USA Posts: 515	Hmm, also nothing says xmas like thinking it's Friday when it's Saturday.

17 April 2022, 10:06 AM	#18
soulsea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: USA Posts: 515	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.

22 April 2022, 03:47 AM	#20
gerryb92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Glasgow Posts: 68	Love it, thanks for sharing

6 May 2022, 01:51 AM	#21
soulsea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: USA Posts: 515	Lake Tahoe is in. Very beautiful and striking watch. Not for when one is trying to be discreet. :)

3 June 2022, 03:42 AM	#23
trackingtime 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Asia Watch: Audemars Piguet RO Posts: 2,721	here's mine

24 June 2022, 09:34 PM	#25
TK-710 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Upstate Watch: 116600 Posts: 2,156	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.

28 July 2022, 02:58 AM	#26
missik "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 18	What a beast! I love IWC. Too bad they're so thick...

20 October 2022, 06:58 AM	#28
badlarry "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT Watch: SS Skydweller Posts: 134	finally bought something that wasn’t rolex. found a good deal on a mint piece. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 October 2022, 12:51 PM	#29
GST15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: USA Watch: CHNR/YM/DJ/OP/SUB Posts: 1,934	Been considering IWC. Very cool indeed

20 October 2022, 02:29 PM	#30
donas Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Wade Location: TN Watch: 116619 Posts: 2,659	Very cool! I would love to have a custom piece like this from a unit I was in.

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