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To put a plane at the back and wrote pilot’s watch. Maybe in the old days IWC did this on their watches, and repeat it on reissues. I don’t mind, i prefer sapphire backs. On my Longines i found this at the back. But it is a brands logo, so no problem. I s...  

For many years, IWC have had a partnership with Swiss airline JU-AIR who have the Junkers JU-52 aircraft and keep it flying in pristine condition attending air shows and other prestigious events. ...  

Plane is nice on the caseback. If I got nothing nice to say, I’ll zip it..that’s my style.

Someone who attends a watch event, and instead of buying first-hand, turns to the used market on chrono24 to buy a watch from that brand. I really don’t have a word about people like that except to shake my head. Reminds me of Mr Bean.

It’s an interesting aircraft with an interesting history ...  

thanks for explaining. I have a small model of it somewhere with a Big Pilot printed on the wing. Think I got it in 2005.

I was lucky enough to get onboard this aircraft at Goodwood a couple of years ago. It’s superbly maintained.

I always wanted to try flying the JU. Lufthansa have one they do round trips in during the summer.

Unfortunately a crash has made this a little more difficult. This link has the explanation and could be useful for you

really sorry to read this as it has been something I always wanted to do. An other of those "one day I want to ....." - and then its too late. A valuable reminder.

Something we should all keep in mind. Have a great week ahead dear friend.

You too my dear friend.

Very nice to read you, Marcus.

My Weltzeit Fliegeruhr just has a plane back - not cool at all! W

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