“Vanilla Sky” is a movie directed by Cameron Crowe, starring Tom Cruise, Penelop Cruise and Cameron Diaz, and demonstrating the mixture of science fiction, romance and psychological thriller. For us watch lovers, the most memorable event about this movie is the stunning IWC Mark XV watch spotted on the wrist of Tom Cruise.

For any person familiar with the world Swiss watchmaking, IWC is probably the answer to the question – what brand is most famous for producing best Pilot’s wristwatches. It is the most possible reason for why the director chose the brand’s Mark XV watch to appear on the wrist of the world’s hottest star at that time. Of course, the brand’s half American identity is also a part of the reason.

The IWC Pilot line was launched in 1936, with the debut of the Big Pilot’s watch. Since that time the IWC Company, located in Schaffhausen Switzerland, has been involved into producing the most durable Pilot’s Watches. Later, a series of top-quality Pilot watches including the Double Chronograph, Chronograph Automatic, Mark 11, Mark XV, Spitfire Chronograph Automatic, Spitfire Double Chronograph, Spitfire UTC, and Spitfire Mark XV, joined in the line, making it the world’s most well-known collection in Pilot’s Watches.

The IWC Mark XV brings an amazing timepiece that is rugged enough for outdoor activities yet elegant enough for any solemn event. Strengthening the essence of Pilot’s watches, the watch has proved to be a reliable companion for adventures on the ground or in the air. Based on the original Mark 11 model, the IWC Mark XV has been immediately appreciated as a true collector’s item since its debut in 1999. It is still today’s IWC bestseller.

Housed in a solid 38mm case of a conservative style, the watch boasts a military dial of extreme readability and ultimate elegance. It features a date indicator found at 3 o’clock. Other features include water-resistance to 60 meters and a comfortable and elegant leather strap. The case structure has be equipped with a high degree of anti magnetic shielding. The movement is the automatic IWC Calibre 30110.