Named after the U.S. Navy’s Black Aces fighter squadron, this IWC sold online only and was the brand’s first watch with a fully glowing white dial. It already left the lineup, so finding one means hunting the secondary market. Stealth looks with a story to match.

Presents itself in mint condition with little to no signs of wear. That white Lumicast dial is a solid disc of lume that lights up the whole face for over 23 hours, full Tron mode on your wrist. Black ceramic wraps the 41mm case in a matte shell that shrugs off scratches and goes dark like Batman’s daily driver. Flip it over and the titanium caseback shows the squadron’s jet riding a deck of spades.

Functions include hours, minutes, and a hacking seconds hand, kept clean on purpose. Everything runs off the crown. Unscrew it to wind the movement, which holds 72 hours of reserve. Pull it out to stop the seconds and set the time, then screw it back down to keep water out to 60m. No date, no clutter. 

Comes as a full set, double-boxed, including the watch pillow, travel pouch, warranty card, and user’s manual.

That badge and that glow are things no other IWC gives you, and it is gone for good. One for the collector who already has the steel staples and wants a piece with real pedigree behind it. If a fully glowing dial and a Navy squadron’s name speak to you, this is the one to wear.