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IWC Saint-Exupéry Ref. 3201 Case No. 3275315 Movement No. 2933565 Limited edition no. 214 of 250 Circa 2012 Oversized wristwatch in 18k white gold (750) Case: round, screw-down crown with logo, screw-down caseback with dust cap, signed Dial: black, luminescent applied hour markers, painted baton minute track, luminescent sword-shaped hands, central seconds hand, date window at 3 o’clock, power reserve indicator at 7 o’clock, signed Movement: automatic, signed – Caliber C.30140 Strap/Clasp: leather strap with 18k white gold (750) pin buckle, signed Diameter: 44 mm Gross weight: 168 g. Includes: presentation box and outer case, manuals, cleaning cloth, booklet, and warranty dated September 25, 2012 Condition report provided for informational purposes only: At the time of catalog compilation, there were few signs of normal wear, as evidenced by the absence of scratches and the clarity of the engravings on the case back; the movement is functional; a routine service is recommended; no warranty Reference 3201 is part of IWC’s collection dedicated to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, an iconic figure in aviation and French literature. As a pilot for the Aéropostale in the 1920s and 1930s, Saint-Exupéry participated in the first major air routes connecting Europe, Africa, and South America. His flying experiences inspired works such as *Courrier Sud*, *Vol de nuit*, and *Terre des hommes*, before he achieved worldwide fame with *The Little Prince*. Through this collection, IWC pays tribute to this aeronautical and literary legacy. The 3201 model embodies these themes with a understated and functional design, evoking cockpit instruments and the world of early pilots. This watch thus combines IWC’s history of aviation timepieces with the legacy of one of the 20th century’s greatest adventurers and writers.