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Schaffhausen/Geneva, 14^th April, 2026: IWC Schaffhausen launches the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Le Petit Prince at Watches and Wonders in Geneva. This chronograph is crafted from white zirconium oxide ceramic and complemented with a deep blue sunburst dial with a captivating colour gradient effect. As a reference to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s famous novel, the titanium case back showcases an engraving of the Little Prince. This chronograph is powered by the robust and reliable IWC-manufactured 69381 calibre, which includes automatic winding and boasts a 46-hour power reserve.

In Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s popular novel, “The Little Prince,” the young prince leaves his home asteroid, B-612, to explore the universe. During his journey, he visits various planets and meets their inhabitants, learning profound lessons about love, loss, and friendship. IWC Schaffhausen has been celebrating this timeless story with special-edition watches. Their signature feature is their deep blue dial with a sunray finish, reminiscent of the vastness of space. The Swiss luxury watch manufacturer is now introducing its first “Le Petit Prince” edition made from white ceramic. 

The Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Le Petit Prince (Ref. IW389410) features a 41-millimetre case made from white zirconium oxide ceramic. This advanced material is lighter and harder than steel, scratch-proof, and has a smooth, velvety surface, making it an excellent choice for wristwatches. The white ceramic case beautifully contrasts with the deep blue dial, which has a sunburst finish and a distinctive colour gradient. The emblematic bold indices and numerals are printed in white. The hands in the subdials, as well as the hour and minute hands, are rhodium-plated and filled with Super-LumiNova^® to enhance legibility. The titanium case back is adorned with an engraving depicting the Little Prince. Additionally, the watch is equipped with the practical EasX-CHANGE^® strap change system, allowing the white rubber strap to be changed at the touch of a button. 
 

HIGH-PERFORMANCE CHRONOGRAPH MOVEMENT INSIDE 

The Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Le Petit Prince is powered by the IWC-manufactured 69381 calibre. Engineered with a focus on performance, reliability, and precision, this mechanical chronograph in a classic column-wheel design allows the wearer to accurately measure stop times of up to 12 hours. The hours and minutes are displayed in two totalisers at the 9 o’clock and 12 o’clock positions. According to the IWC-typical vertical dial layout, the stopped minutes are placed directly at 12 o’clock, enhancing readability. The movement features a bidirectional pawl-winding system, which reliably builds a power reserve of 46 hours in the mainspring.