In 2016, IWC Schaffhausen launched two new models: Big Pilot’s Heritage Watch 55 and Big Pilot’s Heritage Watch 48.
Big Pilot’s Heritage Watch 55
With a case diameter of 55 millimetres, the Big Pilot’s Heritage Watch 55 is successor of the historic Big Pilot’s Watch (52-calibre T.S.C.) which was the largest wristwatch ever made at IWC in Schaffhausen for the past 75 years. Albeit its large size, the Big Pilot’s Heritage Watch 55 is weighing less than 150 grams due to its made of titanium. This enormous eye-catcher, available in a limited edition of just 100 watches, is aimed primarily at collectors and lovers of authentic pilot’s watches.
Features
– Mechanical movement
– Small hacking seconds at “6 o’clock”
– Glucydur®* beryllium alloy balance
–Breguet spring
– Soft-iron inner case for protection against magnetic fields
– Screw-in crown with friction clutch
– Glass secured against displacement by drop in air pressure
Movement
IWC-manufactured calibre: 98300
Frequency: 18,000 A/h | 2.5 Hz
Jewels: 18
Power reserve: 46 h
Winding: Hand-wound
Specifications
Materials: Titanium case, black dial, brown calfskin strap, titanium pin buckle
Glass: Sapphire glass, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
Water-resistant: 6 bar
Diameter: 55 mm
Height: 13.5 mm
Big Pilot’s Heritage Watch 48
The Big Pilot’s Heritage Watch 48 looks very much like the historic original, but makes a few more concessions to modern ideas of aesthetics and comfort. It is limited to 1,000 pieces, is a practical alternative for everyday use primarily due to its light titanium, which reduces its weight to 120 grams.
Features
– Mechanical movement
– Date display
– Small hacking seconds at “6 o’clock”
– Glucydur®* beryllium alloy balance
– Breguet spring – Soft-iron inner case for protection against magnetic fields
– Window with sapphire glass for power reserve display
– Screw-in crown with friction clutch
– Glass secured against displacement by drop in air pressure
Movement
IWC-manufactured calibre: 59215
Frequency: 28,800 A/h | 4 Hz
Jewels: 30
Power reserve: 8 days (192 h)
Winding: Hand-wound
Specifications
Materials: Titanium case, black dial, brown calfskin strap, titanium pin buckle
Glass: Sapphire glass, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
Water-resistant: 6 bar
Diameter: 48 mm
Height: 14.5 mm
