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India Whiskey Charlie's original post highlights the IWC Pilot's Watch Automatic Edition "RAAF" (Royal Australian Air Force), a timepiece that, as the author notes, is particularly challenging to acquire. This article delves into the watch's technical specifications and explores community insights regarding its desirability and the broader appeal of military-issued or inspired timepieces.
Tech Specs
Features
Mechanical movement, date display, central hacking seconds, screw-in crown, glass secured against displacement by drops in air pressure, soft-iron inner case for magnetic field protection
Movement
IWC-manufactured calibre 32111
Frequency: 28,800 vph/4Hz
Jewels: 21
Power Reserve: 72 hours
Winding: Automatic
Materials
Materials: Black ceramic case, blue dial, black hands, blue textile strap
Glass: Sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
Water resistant: 10 bar
Diameter: 41mm
Height: 11.4mm
And I'm a fan of those hands.
Which air force (other than US) edition do you think would be most desirable based on heritage? IAF RAF JAF FASF ...
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