Emblematicdesign,perpetualfunction.

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The Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar combines one of IWC Schaffhausen’s most iconic designs with the crown-controlled perpetual calendar from Kurt Klaus. These models are available in various materials, including coloured ceramic and Ceratanium®. 

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52000 calibre family

The IWC-manufactured 52000 calibre family comprises large automatic movements. The highly efficient Pellaton winding system uses movements of the rotor in both directions to build up a power reserve of 168 hours (7 days) in two barrels. Components that are subject to high stresses, such as the automatic wheel and the clicks, are made of virtually wear-free ceramic. The balance oscillates at a frequency of 4 hertz (28'800 vibrations per hour). 

IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar TOP GUN Lake Tahoe with black dial, ceramic case and white rubber strap on a man's wrist

Putting eternity on the wrist.

During his time as head watchmaker at IWC Schaffhausen, Kurt Klaus translated the Gregorian calendar with all its many irregularities into a mechanical program for a wristwatch. His legendary complication was first featured in the Da Vinci Chronograph Perpetual Calendar in 1985 and is still regarded as a milestone in watchmaking. 

PRODUCT INFORMATION

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Small hacking seconds
Power Reserve 168 hours
Rotor with 18-carat gold medallion
Perpetual calendar with displays for the date, day, month, year in four digits and perpetual moon phase for the northern and southern hemisphere
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IWC Pilot’s Watches

Initially developed as robust and precise navigation instruments for the cockpit, modern Pilot’s Watches have evolved into versatile sports watches with an aviation-inspired design. 

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