Pilot Mark XVII Le Petit Prince

The IWC Pilot's Watch Mark XVII "Le Petit Prince", reference IW326506, is a beautifully considered tribute to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's timeless novella, produced in a limited edition of just 1000 pieces to celebrate the 70th anniversary of one of the best-selling books in literary history. This certified pre-owned example is offered in very good condition and comes with its full original set, including box, papers, and all original accessories.

Crafted in stainless steel, the IW326506 presents the Mark XVII in a clean and purposeful 41mm round case measuring just 11mm in height, with the collection's characteristic soft-iron inner case for protection against magnetic fields and the understated elegance that has always defined the Mark series. A pilot's watch that wears its function and its literary heritage with equal confidence.

The midnight blue sunburst dial is the centrepiece of this edition, giving the Mark XVII a depth and warmth that the standard reference cannot match, with large luminescent Arabic numerals and losange hands ensuring outstanding legibility in any condition. The caseback carries an engraving of the Little Prince himself, a detail that makes every example as much a collector's object as a precision instrument.

Powering the watch is the IWC Calibre 30110, a reliable and proven automatic movement with date display, offering the everyday accuracy and dependability expected from the IWC manufacture in Schaffhausen.

With only 1000 examples ever produced, this is a limited edition that is becoming increasingly difficult to find in this condition.

Available now at Minty Watches, this certified pre-owned luxury watch is a rare opportunity for collectors of pre-owned luxury timepieces in Geneva.

A pre-owned watch in Geneva where aviation heritage meets literary legend, in 1000 examples only.