IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Edition Antoine De Saint Exupéry IW5004-21

IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Edition Antoine De Saint Exupéry IW5004-21. Limited Edition Of 500 Pieces. 46.2mm Rose Gold case. Automatic IWC 51111 Calibre. This limited edition Big Pilots de Saint Exupery celebrates the life of the famous French aviation author and pioneer, with the image of Antoine embossed onto the case back. Tobacco Brown Dial With White Numeral Hour Markers, 7-Day Power Reserve Indicator, Date Display At The Three Position. Brown Buffalo Strap With Folding Rose Gold Clasp. Box and papers dated February 2010.

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, a French writer, poet, and aviator. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is best known for his novella “The Little Prince” (“Le Petit Prince”), which has become one of the most translated and best-selling books in the world. The story of “The Little Prince” explores themes of imagination, friendship, and the importance of seeing beyond the surface to discover deeper truths.

In addition to his literary works, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was a pioneering aviator. He flew for the French Air Force and later for commercial airlines, delivering mail and passengers in challenging and remote locations. His experiences as a pilot greatly influenced his writing, and themes of aviation, adventure, and the human condition often appear in his works.

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s life tragically ended during World War II when his plane disappeared during a reconnaissance mission over the Mediterranean Sea in July 1944. His writings and legacy continue to inspire readers around the world, and he is remembered as a literary and aviation icon.