THE BIG PILOT
The next chapter of the iconic Big Pilot’s Watch.
The true essence of aviator watches, the Big Pilot’s Watch began as a functional tool watch and has since developed into a cultural icon. The Big Pilot’s Watch 43 features an ergonomic 43mm stainless steel case and an ingeniously simple quick-change system for a variety of strap options. Bold design with total comfort and ready for adventures on air, land and sea.
QUICK CHANGE STRAP DESIGN
The Big Pilot’s Watch 43 features the EasX-Change System, allowing the watch to adapt to any style, activity or environment. Quickly and easily change straps with no additional tools. Choose from calfskin, rubber, or stainless steel for a truly customizable feel and your own iconic look.
Size Matters
The Big Pilot’s watch is available in both a 43mm and 46mm casing for incredible comfort and style.
Size Matters
The Big Pilot’s watch is available in both a 43mm and 46mm casing for incredible comfort and style.
Precision is in full view
Highly detailed circular graining surronds the movement and the transparent sapphire case back makes it fully visible at all times.
THE 85-YEAR LEGACY OF PILOT’S WATCHES
From the ‘Special Pilot’s Watch’ and pure functionality of its military observation and navigation watches, all the way to its modern pilot’s watches: IWC has extensive experience and expertise in manufacturing precise, robust instruments for the cockpit.
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![Special Watch for Pilots (1936)]()
Special Watch for Pilots (1936)The first IWC pilot watch was produced in the mid-1930s for civil aviation purposes. It was particularly robust and resistant to fluctuations in temperature in the range of - 40 degrees Celsius to + 40 degrees Celsius, and was also anti-magnetic. -
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Big Pilot’s Watch calibre 52 T.S.C. (1940)The Big Pilot’s Watch calibre 52 T.S.C. (Ref. IW431) was developed in the 1940s to meet the strict requirements set out for military observation watches, and later inspired the design of the Big Pilot’s Watch. -
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The Big Pilot’s Watch (2002)The Big Pilot’s watch of the 21st century contains, in addition to the 7-day movement reserve, the new feature of a date display at six o’clock and the central seconds’ display that is so essential for use in aviation. The high-performance movement calibre 5011 took care of the preciseness and has a case diameter of 46.2 mm with a height of 15.8 mm. -
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Big Pilot’s Watch (2012)The Big Pilot’s Watch from 1940 has significantly influenced the appearance of the current classic pilot’s watches. The design of the folding clasp, which was introduced in 2012, is more striking and commensurate with the massive diameter of the case. -
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Big Pilot’s Watch Big Date Edition “150 Years” (2018)The Big Pilot’s Watch Big Date Edition “150 Years” is the first IWC Big Pilot’s Watch to feature a large date display located below the “12 o’clock” triangle. Created to mark the 150 year anniversary of IWC Schaffhausen, this reference is limited to just 150 pieces. -
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Big Pilot’s Watch 43 (2021)The Big Pilot’s Watch 43 combines iconic design with superb movement technology and pronounced versatility in an ergonomic case diameter of 43 millimetres.
EFFICIENT. PRECISE. TRUSTED.
Today’s Big Pilot’s Watch 43 is powered by the IWC-manufactured 82100 calibre. Focused on maximum precision and ultimate reliability, the Pellaton automatic winding system uses the slightest of movements on the wearers wrist to wind the mainspring. An engineering marvel, the automatic winding system contains components that are crafted from virtually wear-free zirconium oxide ceramic. Fully wound, the movement stores 60 hours of power.
A Space Advanced As The Watches It Makes
The Manufakturzentrum. Twenty-five engineering firms, 70 construction companies, and 100 craftsmen worked for 2 years to make it a reality. Home to more than 400 craftsmen and employees, it is here that movements are made, assembled and researched.
It is the biggest ever investment in IWC’s history and a clear sign of our commitment to the town and people of Schaffhausen, the historic Swiss town that gives “IWC Schaffhausen” its name.
PILOT’S WATCHES COLLECTION 2021
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![Big Pilot’s Watch Shock Absorber XPL]()
Big Pilot’s Watch Shock Absorber XPLSee the future of shock protection. -
![The Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar]()
The Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual CalendarA classic deserves a closer look. -
![The Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41]()
The Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41See what makes this the ultimate sports watch. -
![The Big Pilot’s Watch Top Gun Edition “Mojave Desert”]()
The Big Pilot’s Watch Top Gun Edition “Mojave Desert”Experience true strength up close.
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