The IWC Big Pilot collection is a pillar of the brand for a reason. The design is iconic and has remained unchanged for the best part of a century, the wrist presence is almost unparalleled, and the double-barrelled power reserve means you can take it off for a week without needing to reset the time. As a result of its significance within IWC, and its popularity on the wrists of collectors around the world, the Big Pilot has been expressed in countless different ways, from simple time-only references to perpetual calendars and tourbillons. With that in mind, I canvassed the team for their thoughts on the Big Pilot reference that was most dear to their heart, and arrived at some interesting answers. Nick Kenyon – IWC Big Pilot Heritage IW501004 There is an unsurprising boldness to the IWC Big Pilot Heritage that speaks to me loud and clear, harking back to a time when this type of watch was a crucial part of a pilot’s equipment. While the creamy off-white lume might whisper “fauxtina” into the ears of purists, the darker metal of the 46.2mm sandblasted titanium case complements it by matching a vintage-looking dial with a case that doesn’t…
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