The genesis of the IWC Mark line begins in the 1930s when the brand emerged as a visionary force, crafting the very essence of what a pilot's timepiece should embody. In an ever-shrinking world, propelled by the marvels of aviation, pilots demanded watches of uncompromising caliber. The stakes were high, and these timepieces needed to endure the harshest of challenges - from the extremes of temperature to magnetic forces and relentless vibrations. The mandate was clear: absolute precision and unwavering durability were imperative. A testament to the relentless pursuit of excellence and a symbol of reassurance for those who dared to explore the skies.

Released at SIHH '19 the IWC 3240 Pilot 36mm special edition for the Rake and Revolution was produced in limited run of just 150 pieces. The piece pays tribute to the Mark 11-one of IWC's most celebrated military watches, originally developed for the British Royal Air Force. Inspired by the clean, functional design language of the historic model, it captures the spirit of the gentleman aviator while introducing a distinctive color palette of forest green/bronze never before seen within IWC's Pilot's Watch collection. This example retains its inner and outer boxes, warranty papers and booklets but no longer includes its original straps. It remains in near mint condition and is ready to enjoy for many adventures to come.

Dial: Mint. Hands: Are matching. Case: Appears unpolished and near mint barely any signs of use. Caseback sticker is still present. Correct signed "fish" crown. Bracelet: The original straps from the set are unfortunately missing. It comes with a Hodinkee sued strap in green. Crystal: Clear. Accessories: Inner and outer boxes, warranty papers and booklets. The movement is running well on our timegrapher and comes with our 6-month mechanical warranty.

Year/era: 2019 Reference: IW324019 Serial: 265XXXX Dimensions: 36mm width, 44mm length, 20mm lug width, 10.5mm thickness. Movement: Automatic IWC caliber 884 (which is based on the JLC 889/2).