IWC Big Pilot’s Watch IW501015

The International Watch Company launched the production of a ‘special watch for pilots’ in 1936. The first model had a particularly big crown, Arabic numerals, and an off-centred seconds hand. It was anti-magnetic and resistant to fluctuations in temperature in the range of -40°C to +40°C. The rotating bezel of the first Pilot Watch and hard glass attest to the original purpose of the watch. The bezel featured a small triangular index that helped to read the time, a feature especially appreciated by army pilots. This model is equipped with a modern movement with breathtaking seven days of power reserve. The remaining power reserve can be easily read on the dial, meaning you will always know when to start wearing the 46.2 mm case timepiece again or have it wound in a watch winder. The green dial perfectly matches the black calfskin strap with characteristic press studs.