To support Inspiration4, the world's first all-civilian mission to orbit, IWC Schaffhausen has designed and donated a series of unique, space-themed Pilot's Watch Chronographs representing the mission's values of Leadership, Hope, Generosity, and Prosperity. The watches will be worn by the four crew members on their journey into space, before being auctioned as part of the mission's aim to raise funds for and promote the lifesaving work of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Although mankind's space adventure has a history of more than half a century, space travel has always remained an experience exclusive to astronauts and specially selected scientists trained for these missions. The "Inspiration4", which emerged as a result of the successful initiatives of the CEOs of Virgin and Amazon, is preparing to change that.
At the intersection of the initiative, which is a milestone in manned space missions, with the watch industry, there is IWC's new model, IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph Edition "Inspiration4", specially designed for this mission. The watches will be worn by the four crew members on their journey into space, before being auctioned as part of the mission's aim to raise funds for and promote the lifesaving work of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
The new model comes with a white ceramic case measuring 44.5mm x 15.7mm. The exclusively manufactured case sports a stainless steel crown and chronograph pushers, solid titanium back cover decorated with the Inspiration4 theme, and a sapphire crystal designed to withstand pressure changes. The unique case, which also includes the soft iron cage feature designed for resistance to magnetic fields, also provides resistance to water pressure up to 60 meters.
The dial of the model also hosts task-specific details and colors. Dark blue lacquered dial pad-printed with stars that capture the depth and darkness of space. It also features the Inspiration4 logo. Day and date indicators are located at 3 o'clock on the Tri-Compax chronograph layout dial, which features Super-LumiNOVA phosphorus-filled markers and hands.
The new model is powered by the automatic chronograph Caliber IWC 69380 movement. The in-house caliber offers up to 46 hours of power reserve when fully wound.
The model comes on a white rubber strap with white leather inlay and a steel folding clasp.
Watches produced exclusively for the crew that will participate in the mission are not offered for sale.
