The seller represents this timepiece as being in very good condition. It includes the boxes (inner and outer), additional items, and papers dated March 8th, 2023.

The IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph Edition "Royal Maces" (IW389107) exists because of a relationship between IWC and the VFA-27 Strike Fighter Squadron, the Royal Maces, stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in Japan. What began as a military-exclusive collaboration is now limited to 500 civilian pieces annually, making this one of the more genuinely scarce references IWC produces at any price point. The 44.5mm black zirconium oxide ceramic case pairs with Ceratanium pushers and crown, IWC's proprietary alloy that combines titanium's lightness with ceramic's scratch resistance, a material specification that goes well beyond aesthetics. The black dial carries the Royal Maces squadron patch at 6 o'clock in the small seconds counter, yellow day-date indication at 3, and a yellow-tipped central chronograph seconds hand, color details that connect directly to the squadron's livery rather than existing for decoration. IWC-manufactured calibre 69380 powers the column-wheel chronograph automatically across 231 components with 46 hours of power reserve, Côtes de Genève and perlage finishing visible through the grade 5 titanium caseback engraved with an F/A-18E Super Hornet and the official VFA-27 denomination. Soft-iron inner case for magnetic protection, glass secured against displacement by drops in air pressure. 2023 production, impeccable condition, box and papers included, warranty running to March 2031. This is a limited edition with a real story behind it, and this example is as clean as they come.