Original: $9,026.02
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$2,707.81The Story
The Big Pilot's Watch traces lineage to 1940 when IWC developed oversized observation watches for Luftwaffe navigators. This chronograph variant introduced 2012 combines historic proportions with modern bracelet integration.
Forty-six millimetres in stainless steel with brushed finishing. Soft-iron inner case providing magnetic field protection. Conical crown designed for operation with flight gloves. Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides. Six bar water resistance.
Sunray brown dial with applied Arabic numerals and luminous coating. Three subdials—running seconds at nine o'clock, thirty-minute counter at twelve o'clock, twelve-hour counter at six o'clock. Day and date windows at three o'clock. Inside sits Calibre 79320—automatic chronograph movement based on Valjoux 7750 architecture. Forty-four-hour power reserve.
Stainless steel bracelet with multi-link construction and integrated design flowing from lugs. Folding clasp. Excellent condition means minimal wear—expect light surface marks on bracelet and case, maintained nearly new condition. Full set includes IWC presentation box, warranty papers, booklets.
The forty-six millimetre proportions maintain Big Pilot heritage whilst sunray brown dial and integrated bracelet provide contemporary aesthetic supporting chronograph functionality developed for aviation timing.
Description
The Big Pilot's Watch traces lineage to 1940 when IWC developed oversized observation watches for Luftwaffe navigators. This chronograph variant introduced 2012 combines historic proportions with modern bracelet integration.
Forty-six millimetres in stainless steel with brushed finishing. Soft-iron inner case providing magnetic field protection. Conical crown designed for operation with flight gloves. Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides. Six bar water resistance.
Sunray brown dial with applied Arabic numerals and luminous coating. Three subdials—running seconds at nine o'clock, thirty-minute counter at twelve o'clock, twelve-hour counter at six o'clock. Day and date windows at three o'clock. Inside sits Calibre 79320—automatic chronograph movement based on Valjoux 7750 architecture. Forty-four-hour power reserve.
Stainless steel bracelet with multi-link construction and integrated design flowing from lugs. Folding clasp. Excellent condition means minimal wear—expect light surface marks on bracelet and case, maintained nearly new condition. Full set includes IWC presentation box, warranty papers, booklets.
The forty-six millimetre proportions maintain Big Pilot heritage whilst sunray brown dial and integrated bracelet provide contemporary aesthetic supporting chronograph functionality developed for aviation timing.
