Composed of six F/A-18 Super Hornets, the IWC Blue Angels Replica are as legendary as it gets when it comes to flying squadrons and their blue and yellow color combo is unmistakable.
Equipped with a blue ceramic case in the exact same hue of blue as the F/A-18 Super Hornet flown by the Blue Angels, the IWC Pilot’s Replica Watch Chronograph Edition ‘Blue Angels’ is as eye-catching as it is strikingly good looking.
The blue matte ceramic case is exquisitely finished measuring 44.5 mm in diameter and 15.7 mm in thickness. The IWC Replica Watch is features a matte grainy finishes blue dial matching the case with white Arabic numerals and the Blue Angels logo at 6 o’clock.
To make things even more interesting, the Day/Date indicator at 3 o’clock features a yellow font and both the running seconds hand as well as the chronograph seconds hand are in yellow matching the hue of the Blue Angels.
The IWC quality replica watches ceramic case is the result of mixing zirconium oxide with other metallic oxides and the pushers and screw-down crown are made of Ceratanium —IWC’s special alloy that combines the lightness and robustness of titanium with the hardness and scratch-resistance of ceramic. The chrono pushers feature a bright yellow ring matching the other yellow accents on the watch.
Turning the IWC Pilot’s replica watches china Chronograph Edition ‘Blue Angels’ reveals a solid case back in grade 5 titanium with a soft-iron inner case for protection against magnetic fields. The case back features a special engraving with ‘Blue Angels’ in the characteristic font utilized by the flying squadron.
The IWC grade 1 replica watch is water resistant to 60 meters and is powered by the IWC in-house calibre 69380. This automatic movement composed of 231 components is equipped with 33 jewels and finished with Côtes de Genève and perlage. The movement beats at a frequency of 28,800 vph to provide a power reserve of 46 hours when fully wound.
On the wrist, IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition ‘Blue Angels’ wears slightly smaller than its actual size and very close to its 41 mm Spitfire and other Pilot’s Chrono counterparts.
Even though this 1:1 replica watches swiss is great looking and a perfect celebratory piece for one of the most legendary flying squadrons in the world, its price seems a little excessive despite the use of a ceramic case, the limited production and the association with the Blue Angels.
To put things in perspective, the Expensive IWC Pilot’s Replica Watch Chronograph 41 in stainless steel on bracelet reference IW388102 which gives you way more watch for the money.
