Big Pilot's Watch Perpetual Calendar Ceralume®

Lighting the Darkness.

With the Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Ceralume®, IWC Schaffhausen’s proprietary luminous ceramic technology makes its debut in the Pilot’s Watches collection.

IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Ceralume® (ref. IW505801) front view in daylight with a clean white dial and rubber strap on a light background

Light, Stored in Ceramic.

The Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Ceralume® marks IWC Schaffhausen’s first Pilot’s Watch crafted using its proprietary luminous ceramic technology. Developed by IWC’s engineering division XPL, Ceralume® represents the next chapter in the brand’s pioneering work with ceramic – a journey that began 40 years ago with black zirconium oxide ceramic. Over the decades, IWC has continuously refined its mastery of this lightweight, durable, and exceptionally scratch-resistant material.

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IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Ceralume® with a luminous blue-glowing dial photographed in complete darkness, highlighting its lume

A Watch with Two Entirely Different Expressions.

The Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Ceralume® lives a double life. By day, it impresses with subtle gradations of crisp white tones and the striking interplay between matte and polished surfaces. By night, it transforms completely, glowing for hours in a mesmerizing shade of blue.

Pushing Again the Boundaries.

IWC is associated with groundbreaking innovation in watchmaking with its fusion of timeless design and modern technologies. The new releases showcase IWC's commitment to pushing boundaries, offering unparalleled precision and style for the discerning horology enthusiast.

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