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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.
| 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 |
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.
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