IWC prolongs the flight dream of Anthony St

On a bright July day in 1912, at the Ambérieu-en-Bugey airport in southeastern France, a pilot wiped sweat from his brow. After completing repairs on his single-engine aircraft, he was finally ready to take off. Just then, a 12-year-old boy arrived by bicycle and asked if the pilot could give him a ride. The experienced pilot, impressed by the boy’s courage, agreed. That moment became the beginning of a lifelong passion for flying. The boy grew up to become not just a pilot but also a renowned writer—Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. His childlike curiosity, love for adventure, and thirst for knowledge defined his life, leading him to his final flight, which never returned. In 1998, a fisherman near Marseille pulled a French national hero's wristband from his net. This discovery finally revealed the mystery of where Saint-Exupéry had gone. Soon after, the wreckage of his plane was retrieved from the sea and confirmed to belong to the famous author and pilot. In 2006, the aircraft was displayed in a museum in Le Bourget, near Paris, with support from IWC and the Anthony Saint-Exupéry Youth Foundation. The exhibition received widespread acclaim and marked the start of a long-term partnership between IWC and the foundation. Since then, IWC has released several limited-edition pilot watches in honor of Saint-Exupéry. A portion of the proceeds from these timepieces goes to support the foundation’s mission: providing education to underprivileged children. "Education is the key to literacy," said Olivier d’Agay, the grand-nephew of Saint-Exupéry and president of the foundation. "We support education programs worldwide to help young people build confidence and overcome obstacles, just as Antoine did." Georges Kern, CEO of IWC, added, "We believe everyone deserves access to education. We want to help young people realize their dreams through learning and education. We are proud to work with such a globally recognized charity like the Anthony Saint-Exupéry Youth Foundation." Saint-Exupéry’s journey began in Lyon in 1900, where he spent his early years on a family farm in southern France—the same place where he took his first flight in 1912. That experience inspired the IWC Chronograph Aviator Special Edition (Model 3878). Despite challenges, including failing exams and being rejected from pilot training, he persisted. He eventually earned his pilot’s license through private training and went on to fly tourists over Paris in 1923. His literary career began in 1928 when he wrote *Southern Mail* during a lonely stop in Morocco. This novel became the first flight-themed work in world literature. In 1931, he wrote *Night Flight*, based on his experiences with night flights in Africa. IWC later honored this work with the Aviator Chronograph Saint-Exupery Special Edition (Model 3717), featuring a tan dial reminiscent of his flight suit. In 1938, while attempting a record-breaking flight from New York to Tierra del Fuego, Saint-Exupéry crashed in Guatemala. During his recovery, he wrote *Terre des Hommes* (Wind, Sand and Stars), a tribute to human solidarity. IWC celebrated this masterpiece with the Pilot UTC Universal Time Watch Saint-Exupery Special Edition (Model 3261), designed to reflect the global scope of the book. Perhaps his most famous work, *The Little Prince*, was published in 1943. This timeless tale has been translated into over 260 languages. To mark its 70th anniversary, IWC released two special editions, including a platinum perpetual calendar watch with a moon phase display and an image of the Little Prince gazing at the stars. Proceeds from these watches helped build libraries in Cambodia, supporting over 1,200 children. In 1944, Saint-Exupéry made his last flight, piloting a reconnaissance mission over the South of France. His plane was later found in the Mediterranean Sea in 2000. In 2014, IWC launched the "Last Flight" Special Edition (Model 3880) to honor his legacy. One of the platinum models was auctioned for 40,000 Swiss francs, with the funds used to build a library at a children’s hospital in Brazil. IWC continues to celebrate Saint-Exupéry’s spirit through its pilot watch collections. From the "Little Prince" to the "Last Flight" series, each design reflects the author’s values—curiosity, courage, and a love for exploration. As Christian Knoop, IWC’s creative director, explains, "The 'Holy Revised' classic shape is a tribute to Saint-Exupéry’s legacy. Every detail tells a story, and every watch is a piece of history."

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