(F)IWC Watches and Polaris Dawn Mission Return from Space

Four IWC Pilot Watch Chronograph Edition “Polaris Dawn” models in white ceramic with space blue dials have returned to Earth. They launched, along with their users, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on September 10, 2024, at 5:23 a.m. EDT. Four members of the crew and their watches landed safely off the coast of Florida at 03:36 EDT on September 15. . Jared Isaacman, Kidd Poteet, Sarah Gillis, and Anna Menon spent approximately five days in orbit and completed their first commercial extravehicular activity (EVA). While keeping their feet on the ground, the crew handed over four IWC watches because these watches were in St. It will be auctioned at Christie’s New York to raise funds for the life-saving work of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Successful Polaris Dawn The commercial spaceflight mission was the first of three spaceflights for the Polaris Program. These missions aim to rapidly advance human spaceflight capabilities by demonstrating new technologies and conducting comprehensive scientific research to expand our knowledge of how humans adapt, live and work in space. Polaris Dawn Commander Jared “Rook” Isaacman and his crew (retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Scott “Kidd” Poteet and SpaceX Chief Space Operations Engineers Sarah “Cooper” Gillis and Anna “Walker” Menon) were busy during their day. in space. Have they had much time to admire the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “Polaris Dawn” on their wrist?

You can own one or all of the four IWC watches that went into space

His research in space included a study on spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome (SANS), a very significant risk to human health during long-duration spaceflight. But there was also time for casual violin playing on board. Dragon spacecraft always with you IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “Polaris Dawn” on the wrist (ref. IW389111). The crew brought the watches back not as souvenirs for themselves but to raise money for charity. While this means you can get a watch that flies in space, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. It is a leading research institution and hospital headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, treating childhood cancers and other pediatric diseases.

Four of a kind IWC Pilot Watch Chronograph Edition “Polaris Dawn”

From a human perspective and from a watch enthusiast perspective, bidding generously will be worth it. Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “Polaris Dawn” features a 44.5mm white ceramic case with a titanium case back. On the back of this safe you will find an engraving with the name of one of the four crew members. This is what makes these one-of-a-kind watches truly unique. What makes them irresistible are the striking navy blue lacquered dials and mission logo printed with numerous stars.

Four Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “Polaris Dawn” will be up for bid at the Dawn of Time auction at Christie’s in New York City this December. Control Christie’s website for updates and the exact date of the auction, which has not yet been announced.