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Written by Bojan Pavlovic on April 5, 2012 in IWC Pilot's Watches, IWC Watches - 3 Comments

IWC from Schaffhausen achieved the worldwide popularity mainly thanks to their Pilot’s watches. Since 2002, the Big Pilot’s Timepiece has been the company’s flagship and one of the most recognizable watches in the luxury watch world.

IWC Big Pilot's WatchThis large-sized timekeeper with a strong and distinctive character features the classical, instrument-inspired look of the cockpit. Housed in a 46 mm round case, it is a well-known in-house manufactured Caliber 51111 mechanical movement with Pellaton winding system. The spring-mounted rotor and Pellaton pawl winding build up a power reserve of impressive 7 days. In fact, the movement can store enough power to keep the watch ticking for as long as 8.5 days, but only 168 hours energy reserve is used before the movement is mechanically stopped by an ingenious little train in the power reserve. Thus, it eliminates the danger of diminishing torque in the mainspring and provides the perfect accuracy of the 42 jewels movement.  This movement is one of the largest automatic movements in the world.

IWC Big Pilot's WatchThe masculine case encloses a soft-iron cage that protects the movements against extreme magnetic fields. The inner back plate, casing ring and dial are crafted from pure iron and are specifically capable at conducting magnetic flux lines around the movement. This perfect combination holds back magnetic fields from reaching the movement and also provides maximum precision in all kinds of situations.

Depending on a model, Big Pilot’s watch can be housed in an 18-karat white gold or in a stainless steel case. The oversized case is 15.8 mm thick and incorporates a turnip-styled screw-in crown. The watch is shielded on both sides by convex scratch-resistant sapphire glasses with antireflective coatings and secured against displacement by drop in air pressure. It is water-resistant to the depth of 60 meters (200 feet).

A Power  Reserve and Date Windows

The design of its clearly laid-out dial with luminescent arrowhead index situated at the 12 o’clock position without a doubt revives the look of the Big Pilot’s watch from 1940 (it was the largest wristwatch ever made by IWC with the diameter of enormous 55 mm).

Its sleek dial features extremely legible white Arabic numerals and hour markers. The hour markers at the quarter hour, as well as hour and minute hands are filled with luminous materials that provide perfect readability even in deep darkness. A power reserve indicator is situated at the 3 o’clock position, while a small date aperture is located at the 6 o’clock position.

IWC Big Pilot's WatchThe Swiss watchmaker from Schaffhausen offered two versions of Big Pilot’s wristwatch. The standard steel model IW500401 sports a black dial and the matching alligator leather strap in pilot style, whereas the 18-karat white gold version IW500402 matches an ardoise (slate-gray) dial and a dark brown alligator strap with a deployant clasp.

The retail price for the steel model is about $14,000, while the model made from the precious metal can be purchased for approximately $28,000.

IWC Big Pilot's Watch
IWC Big Pilot's Watch
IWC Big Pilot's Watch
IWC Big Pilot's Watch
IWC Big Pilot's Watch
IWC Big Pilot's Watch

IW500401

Ref. No. IW500401

IWC Big Pilot’s Watch IW500401
GenderMen
ShapeRound
Case MaterialStainless steel
Case Size55 mm
Case Thickness15.8 mm
CrystalSapphire
Bracelet/StrapBlack leather strap
DialBlack
MovementMechanical (Caliber 51111)
Shock-ProofingNo
BezelFixed
CalendarYes
ChronographNo
Moon Phase IndicatorNo
Dual Time/World TimeNo
AlarmNo
DisplayAnalog
Water-Resistance60 meters (198 feet)
Altimeter-Depth MeterNo
Power Reserve168 hours
AssemblySwiss
Style
PriceSuper luxury watch
IW500402

Ref. No. IW500402

IWC Big Pilot’s Watch IW500402
GenderMen
ShapeRound
Case MaterialWhite gold
Case Size55 mm
Case Thickness15.8 mm
CrystalSapphire
Bracelet/StrapBrown leather strap
DialSlate-gray
MovementMechanical (Caliber 51111)
Shock-ProofingNo
BezelFixed
CalendarYes
ChronographNo
Moon Phase IndicatorNo
Dual Time/World TimeNo
AlarmNo
DisplayAnalog
Water-Resistance60 meters (198 feet)
Altimeter-Depth MeterNo
Power Reserve168 hours
AssemblySwiss
Style
PriceSuper luxury watch
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Written by Bojan Pavlovic on April 5, 2012 in IWC Pilot's Watches, IWC Watches - 3 Comments

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  1. Kyle Page April 10, 2012

    This is a mini masterpiece! I have never sean something like this. IWC is well known in the whole world because of the design of their watches. When you see those watches, you can`t find a single mistake on their design. The only bad thing is the price of IWC watches. They are all too expensive for a normal man with a normal budget. You must have a really big budget to be the owner of one of these fabulous watches.

  2. Melvin Fletcher April 10, 2012

    This IWC has a very nice design and features. Although I like Tissot watches, I like this one, too. I`m not a guy who likes sport watches or something like that. I prefer casual watches, not too aggressive and with a reliable mechanism. This IWC Big Pilots is a nice choice for me.

  3. Timothy Andrews April 10, 2012

    Yes, this watch is beautiful, but it is enormously expensive. I don`t know how people can buy this watch for $14000 or $28000?! For that amount of money, a man can really buy a much better thing than a watch. I understand that it has a lot of quality functions and features, but anyway it is too much expensive.

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