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 take him for a flight. Impressed by the boy’s courage, the pilot agreed, fulfilling a dream that many children longed for. The boy, who would later become a famous writer and pilot, was none other than Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. His childhood curiosity, love for adventure, and thirst for knowledge defined his life—until his final flight, which never returned. In 1998, a fisherman near Marseille pulled up a French national hero's wristband from the sea, revealing the mystery of where Saint-Exupéry had gone. Soon after, wreckage was retrieved from the ocean, confirming it belonged to his plane. In 2006, the aircraft was displayed at a museum in Le Bourget, near Paris, with support from IWC and the Anthony Saint-Exupéry Youth Foundation. This exhibition received great acclaim and marked the beginning of a long-term partnership between the foundation and IWC. Since then, IWC has introduced several limited-edition pilot watches, with a portion of the proceeds going to the foundation. Additionally, IWC annually auctions a platinum timepiece, all with one goal: to honor Saint-Exupéry's legacy and provide educational opportunities for underprivileged children. As Olivier d’Agay, the grand-nephew of Saint-Exupéry and president of the foundation, said, “Education is the key to literacy. We support education programs worldwide to help young people build confidence and overcome obstacles, just as Saint-Exupéry did.” Georges Kern, IWC’s CEO, added, “We believe everyone has the right to education, and we want to help young people realize their dreams through learning. We are proud to work with such a global organization like the Anthony Saint-Exupéry Youth Foundation.” Saint-Exupéry's journey began in Lyon in 1900, where he grew up on a family farm in southern France—the same place where he took his first test flight in 1912. A century later, this experience inspired the IWC Chronograph Aviator Special Edition (Model 3878). Despite initial struggles, including failing exams and being rejected from pilot training, Saint-Exupéry pursued his passion through private training and eventually became a pilot and writer. His novel *Southern Mail*, written in 1928, was the first literature-themed aviation book. IWC honored this with the Pilot’s Automatic Watch Saint Exupéry Special Edition (Model 3201). Later, *Night Voyage* (1931) and *Terre des Hommes* (1939) further cemented his literary legacy, inspiring IWC collections like the Aviator Chronograph Saint-Exupery Special Edition (Model 3717) and the Pilot’s UTC Universal Time Watch (Model 3261). Perhaps his most famous work, *The Little Prince*, was published in 1943. To celebrate its 70th anniversary, IWC released special editions, including the "Little Prince" Pilot Perpetual Calendar and the Mark 17 Pilot Watch. These watches were not only beautiful but also supported educational initiatives in Cambodia, building libraries and schools for over 1,200 children. In 1944, Saint-Exupéry made his last flight, and in 2000, his Lockheed P-38 Lightning was found on the seabed. In 2014, IWC launched the "Last Flight" Special Edition, with proceeds funding a library at a children's hospital in Brazil. The project, led by IWC ambassador Adriana Lima, aimed to enrich the lives of hospitalized children through books and technology. IWC continues to honor Saint-Exupéry through its watch designs, blending elegance with storytelling. Each piece reflects the spirit of adventure and the values of humanity that Saint-Exupéry embodied. As Christian Knoop, IWC's creative director, noted, “Special edition watches tell stories—simple yet profound, capturing the essence of Saint-Exupéry’s legacy.”

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