IWC Big Pilot IW501004

IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Heritage IW501004

The IWC Big Pilot Heritage IW501004 is the legendary 55 mm titanium recreation of the original 1940s B-Uhr observation watch — limited to 1,000 pieces. Hand-wound calibre 98300, pure black dial with no logo or date, riveted calf strap. The biggest, most faithful Big Pilot ever made — now discontinued and a true collector grail. The IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Heritage IW501004 (2017–2020, limited to 1,000 pieces) is the closest you will ever get to wearing an original 1940s B-Uhr Beobachtungs-uhr on your wrist. This monumental 55 mm × 13.8 mm bead-blasted titanium case is a near-1:1 recreation of the historic 55 mm German Luftwaffe observation watches — the very same watches that inspired the entire modern Big Pilot line — but executed with 21st-century precision and materials. The matte black dial is pure 1940s military DNA: oversized diamond-coated luminous hands, massive chapter ring, propeller-style triangular marker at 12, and no date window for absolute symmetry. Powered by the in-house hand-wound Calibre 98300 (based on a classic Jones movement architecture), it delivers a 48-hour power reserve with hacking seconds and a huge 10 mm balance wheel visible through the sapphire caseback. The soft-iron inner cage provides full anti-magnetic protection, while the oversized cone crown ensures easy operation even with gloves. Key Features of the IWC Big Pilot Heritage IW501004: True 55 mm B-Uhr Recreation : Exact historic proportions in lightweight bead-blasted titanium — limited to 1,000 pieces. Hand-Wound Calibre 98300 : Classic Jones-movement architecture with huge balance wheel and 48-hour reserve. Pure 1940s Military Aesthetic : No logo, no date, massive lume, soft-iron cage, riveted leather strap. IWC Big Pilot's Watch Heritage IW501004 : Big Pilot's Watch Heritage Case size : 46mm Case material : Titanium Movement type : Automatic Condition : This timepiece has undergone a thorough inspection of water resistance, accuracy, functionality and condition to determine the level of reconditioning required to meet our strict standards. It has als Crystal type : Sapphire Crystal Gender : Male Strap material : Brown Leather Has Box : Yes Has Papers : Yes Year : 2017