State-of-the-art technology, authentic style

As luxury watches from IWC, the Big Pilot's Watches are distinguished by excellent watch technology and reduced understatement in design. The answer of IWC's Large Pilot's Watches (e.g. reference IW500901) to the extreme conditions in the fighter jet are highly resistant building materials made of titanium, ceramic and stainless steel as well as an inner case made of resistant soft iron for protection against magnetic fields. The ingenious Pellaton winding mechanism for 7-day power reserve and a power reserve indicator are also part of the exclusive equipment of the IWC pilot's watches. In its design language, the Swiss watch manufacturer is once again orienting itself with its model series of large aviator watches to the historic aviator look of the first half of the 20th century. Typical of the timeless, simple cockpit design is the optimum legibility: on a dark background in shades of black, brown and grey, the bright hands and numerals shining in the dark remind one of the on-board instruments in the cockpit. Another special feature of the IWC aviator watches is the wristband: the extra long straps made of calf or crocodile leather make it possible to wear them even over (aviator) clothing. Originally with an impressive 55 mm case diameter, the Large Pilot's Watch by IWC is now also manufactured in more discreet sizes.

Variety of sizes, functions and designs

In addition to the model series Big Pilot's Watch (Big Pilot's Watch), the pilot watch Mark XVIII (e.g. reference IW327011) and the pilot watch Chronograph (e.g. reference IW377704) are available from the pilot watch series of the IWC brand. All these watch types can be found in limited editions that IWC is constantly expanding: currently in the Edition Classic, Edition Antoine de Saint Exupéry, Edition Top Gun and Edition Spitfire (e.g. reference IW387803). The Large Pilot's Watch from the Edition Classic, for example, can be purchased in three different versions. Differences can be found in the watch diameters, materials and functions as well as in the design and the edition of the luxury watches. The case of the Large Pilot Watch Top Gun is made of black ceramic, the case of the Large Pilot Watch Classic Heritage Watch 55 of titanium. The Large Pilot's Watch Annual Calendar Edition "Le Petit Prince" has an 18-carat pink gold case and a sapphire crystal back, an annual calendar and a midnight blue dial (e.g. reference IW502701).

Watches from IWC - Swiss watchmaker with American roots

Behind IWC's initials is the International Watch Company. However, the traditional Swiss company was founded in 1868 by an American citizen. The Boston engineer and watchmaker Florentine Ariosto Jones initially manufactured his quality watches from Switzerland for the American market. At the end of the 19th century, a Swiss entrepreneur brought the watch manufactory to economic success. The Big Pilot Watch was first produced by IWC in 1940 and enjoys cult status today: Hollywood stars such as Tarantino, Schwarzenegger or Bradley Cooper effectively express their masculinity and class with the Big Pilot.