IWC - Mark XII pilot - 3241 - Men - 1994

IWC MARK XII
Automatic • 36 mm • Years '90
"90 • Original tritium dial perfectly functioning in excellent condition

An authentic classic of IWC's 1990s production, the Mark XII Ref. 3241 represents one of the models most appreciated by enthusiasts of IWC's Pilot line.
Presented in 1994, the Mark XII adopts the unmistakable aesthetics of IWC aviator watches, while maintaining compact dimensions and extraordinary legibility. The 36 mm stainless steel case, paired with the matte black dial with Arabic numerals and tritium luminous material, gives the watch a vintage character that is particularly sought after. The heart of the watch is the prestigious automatic movement IWC 88412, developed on the basis of Jaeger-LeCoultre 889/2, one of the most interesting and distinctive features of the Mark XII.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Brand: IWC Schaffhausen
• Model: Pilot's Watch Mark XII
• Reference: 3241 / IW3241
• Period: 1990s
• Movement: automatic
• Caliber: IWC 884/2
• Base movement: Jaeger-LeCoultre 889/2
• Functions: hours, minutes, central seconds and date
• Case: stainless steel
• Diameter: 36 mm
• Thickness: about 10.4 mm
• Crystal: sapphire
• Dial: matte black
• Luminescence: original Tritium on indices and hands
• Crown: screw-down
• Case back: screw-down
• Anti-magnetic protection: internal, via soft iron cage
• Water resistance: stated about 5 ATM, PM
• Style: Pilot / Flieger
• Production: Switzerland
A MOVEMENT OF PARTICULAR INTEREST
The IWC 884|2 calibre is one of the elements that make the Mark XII particularly interesting from a collectible perspective. It is an IWC movement based on Jaeger-LeCoultre 889/2, suitably used and identified by IWC as its own calibre 884/2.
THE TRITIUM DIAL
The original black dial with tritium indices and hands is one of the most sought-after features in 1990s pieces. Over time the tritium can develop a natural chromatic patina, giving the watch a unique and authentically vintage appearance.