Iwc Big Pilot Ceramic Review

With its iconic big crown which makes the watch easy to recognise from miles away.

Iwc big pilot ceramic review.

The technical name of the watch is a bit grammatically and semantically. We tested one of the first available in this feature from the watchtime archives with original photos by olaf köster. When it comes to pilot watches this one is as iconic as it gets the iwc big pilot 5002. It was designed to be operated with one hand while wearing gloves.

This is the top gun version of iwc s famous big pilot watch collection. And in this year s sihh iwc had recreated an interesting reiteration of the pilot s watch. For 2012 the big pilot get s the top gun treatment in an all ceramic matte black case. For review i have checked out one of the new big pilot pieces that comes in an all ceramic case and is part of the top gun collection.

Having that watch on the wrist for a couple of days i obtained fairly used to it even if i really feel that 40mm is the right measurement for a watch. At 46mm it was a beast an irresistible force. A self winding movement from the new 32000 family of manufacture calibers debuts inside the case of the pilot s watch automatic spitfire. Iwc fanboys of which there are many have a serious love affair with the big pilot watch family and it is easy to see why with its large masculine looks and action ready stance.

In this video we will show you why we think that is how the model. The iwc big pilot s watch on a strap costs more than two and half times the price of the pilot s watch chronograph. With the f1 of spa francorchamps developing this weekend we glance again at our journey there some weeks in the past. If you are willing to get one i would strongly recommend as it offers an iconic design with an absolutely wearable shape however there are several versions for big pilot and the watch i have here is the very first version with the slow beat caliber and fish logo engraving on the winding crown.

When iwc released their big pilot reference 5002 now updated to reference 5009 in 2002 they were pioneers in the big watch game and they could hardly have known what legend they were creating. To me iwc big pilot is one of the best samples regarding the classic b uhren design pilot watches. Not only does iwc s pilot s watches feature different styles such as the big pilot or the top gun ceramic but the core models in the collection still maintain its timeless and classic design. We joined iwc and amg for the 24hrs of spa and had the chance to put on an iwc massive pilot s watch.

I m not here to talk about the relative value of the two watches but it is obvious that a watch priced at about 13 000 isn t going to be open to the same people who buy watches priced at about 5 000. The original iwc big pilot s watch came in a whopping 55 mm and added 17 5 mm to your wrist. The big pilot makes a big statement and over the years has.