2016 IWC Big Pilot's Watch IW500912 sees the return of the triangular index back below the chapter ring at 12 o'clock. A simple move by the brand, but I personally think that this looks a lot cleaner than having the triangle wedged up top (I always thought it looked like someone squeezing into a seat on a crowded train that can't quite fully accommodate them) (Replica IWC Big Pilot's Watch).
The "9" also returns, which I like rather than a unnumbered hour marker. If you look carefully, you'll notice the numerals are bolder than the old model and the five minute markers are narrower. What hasn't changed is the power reserve dial and the date window at 6 o'clock.
Santoni calfskin strap on this watch, this one in black. In terms of the movement, it is unchanged and the IWC Big Pilot Watch still uses the automatic 51111 Calibre, operating at 3 Hz and providing 7 days power reserve. Also unchanged, unlike many new Pilot Watches, are the case dimensions which are still 46mm wide and 16mm high. The watch is water resistant to 60 m.
The "9" also returns, which I like rather than a unnumbered hour marker. If you look carefully, you'll notice the numerals are bolder than the old model and the five minute markers are narrower. What hasn't changed is the power reserve dial and the date window at 6 o'clock.
Santoni calfskin strap on this watch, this one in black. In terms of the movement, it is unchanged and the IWC Big Pilot Watch still uses the automatic 51111 Calibre, operating at 3 Hz and providing 7 days power reserve. Also unchanged, unlike many new Pilot Watches, are the case dimensions which are still 46mm wide and 16mm high. The watch is water resistant to 60 m.
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