IWC Pilot's Watch Mark XX Le Petit Prince automatic blue dial blue rubber strap 40 mm

An Aviator’s Watch Paying Tribute to Saint-Exupéry

For the past 20 years, IWC Schaffhausen has maintained a close partnership with the heirs of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Both a pilot and a writer, a legendary figure in French aviation and the author of one of the most universally cherished literary works, Saint-Exupéry naturally embodies the values held dear by the manufacture: adventure, precision, courage, and openness to the world.

With this Pilot’s Watch Mark XX Le Petit Prince, IWC celebrates the poetic universe of the famous tale while firmly anchoring it within the functional heritage of its aviator’s watches. Far more than a simple decorative tribute, this anniversary edition brings together two complementary worlds: that of cockpits, long-distance travel, and aerial navigation, and that of The Little Prince, filled with dreams, friendship, and eyes turned toward the stars.

The IW328221 thus stands among the most endearing creations in the Pilot’s Watches collection. It retains all the rigor of an IWC instrument watch while adding a rare emotional dimension directly inspired by Saint-Exupéry’s timeless masterpiece.

The “Le Petit Prince” Blue Dial: An Iconic Signature

Since the first editions dedicated to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s beloved tale, the deep blue dial has become the visual hallmark of this special collection within the IWC Pilot’s Watches family. On this Mark XX Le Petit Prince, it features an elegant sunray finish that captures the light and evokes both the vastness of the sky and the depths of the cosmos explored by the young prince throughout his initiatory journey.

The white numerals and indexes stand out with perfect clarity against this rich blue background, ensuring exemplary legibility true to the DNA of the Pilot’s Watches collection. The gold-toned hands, coated with Super-LumiNova®, add a touch of warmth and refinement that immediately distinguishes this special edition from the collection’s standard models.

On the reverse side, IWC extends this tribute with a delicate engraving of the Little Prince on the stainless steel case back. A discreet yet meaningful detail that recalls the poetic universe of the story and reinforces the unique character of this anniversary timepiece, designed to appeal equally to watch enthusiasts and admirers of the French writer-pilot.

The Mark XX: A Modern Expression of the Aviator’s Watch

A direct descendant of the legendary Mark lineage, born in the 1940s to meet the demands of aerial navigation, the Pilot’s Watch Mark XX embodies IWC’s contemporary vision of the aviator’s watch. Its 40 mm stainless steel case offers an ideal balance of wrist presence, everyday comfort, and versatility.

Faithful to the principles that have made the collection successful, the Mark XX places functionality above all else. Its clean dial, railway minute track, large hands, and date display ensure quick and intuitive readability, in the purest tradition of the cockpit instruments developed by IWC throughout its history.

Designed to accompany its owner every day, the watch is fitted with a blue rubber strap perfectly matched to the dial. Equipped with the EasX-CHANGE® system, it can be replaced quickly and without tools, allowing the watch to be effortlessly adapted to any occasion. This modern approach to comfort and practicality makes the Mark XX one of the most accomplished and versatile Pilot’s Watches of its generation.

The IWC Manufacture Calibre 32112

At the heart of this Pilot’s Watch Mark XX Le Petit Prince beats the IWC manufacture calibre 32112, an automatic movement designed to deliver maximum reliability and autonomy for everyday wear. Developed in-house by the Schaffhausen manufacture, it perfectly illustrates the philosophy of the Mark collection: prioritizing efficiency, robustness, and precision in all circumstances.

Driven by a high-performance automatic winding system, this calibre offers an impressive power reserve of 120 hours, equivalent to five full days of operation when fully wound. A particularly valuable feature for a watch conceived as a true everyday companion.

Visible only through its performance rather than through a transparent case back, the calibre 32112 favors functionality over exhibition. It displays the hours, minutes, central seconds, and date with remarkable precision while delivering the reliability expected from a genuine IWC aviator’s watch. A modern and efficient engine, perfectly aligned with the spirit of this edition dedicated to The Little Prince.

A Meaningful Anniversary Edition

Celebrating 20 years of collaboration between IWC Schaffhausen and the heirs of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, this Pilot’s Watch Mark XX Le Petit Prince pays tribute to one of the most translated and beloved literary works in the world. Through its sunray blue dial, gold-toned hands, and engraved depiction of the Little Prince on the case back, it honors the poetic universe imagined by the French writer-pilot.

This reference stands out for its ability to unite two worlds that profoundly shaped Saint-Exupéry’s life and legacy: aviation and literature. Behind its apparent simplicity lies a watch rich in symbolism, preserving all the functionality and rigor of a modern Pilot’s Watch while offering a rare emotional dimension.

Elegant, timeless, and deeply evocative, the Mark XX Le Petit Prince appeals equally to watch enthusiasts and admirers of Saint-Exupéry’s work. A watch that serves as a daily reminder that what is essential is sometimes invisible to the eye.