Big Pilot Heritage Ref. IW501004
IWC

Big Pilot Heritage Ref. IW501004

$9,300.00
$9,300.00

It started in 1940 when IWC produced 1,000 military navigators’ watches. These oversized “B-Uhr” watches had distinctive dials and pocket watch movements converted to central seconds to be used for military applications.

In 2002, IWC introduced a new automatic movement and modified it to central seconds. The result was a contemporary take on the classic B-Uhr watch, dubbed the "Grosse Fliegeruhr" or Big Pilot's Watch (model number 5002). This exceptional watch had an oversized diameter of 46.2 mm and featured a dial design that closely resembled its 1940 predecessor, but with the addition of an impressive eight-day power reserve.

Model: Pilot Mark XV
Reference: IW3253-01
Circa: 2022
Material: Titanium
Dial: Black, arabic numerals
Dimensions: 46.2 mm; 15.3mm
Movement: 52010
Bracelet / Strap: Brown calfskin, Titanium Folding Clasp
Lug Width: 22 mm

Condition Report:
Excellent, almost no signs of wear

Included:
Watch, box and papers

Warranty & Authenticity:
The watch comes with the Greenwich Time 24 Month Warranty alongside a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.

The heritage of IWC is deeply rooted in American pioneering spirit and entrepreneurship. Florentine Ariosto Jones, a watchmaker from Boston, founded the International Watch Company in 1868. He drew on the help of eminently qualified Swiss watchmakers, modern technology, and hydropower sourced from the nearby River Rhine to manufacture pocket watch movements of the highest possible quality.

The Rauschenbachs, an industrialist family from Schaffhausen, took over the company following Jones’ return to the United States. During its early years, IWC produced pocket watches with a digital “Pallweber” display, as well as wristwatches for women and men.

Warranty

All Orders Come With The Greenwich Time 24-Month Warranty

Customer Service

Full-Time Customer Service Team

Financing

Monthly Financing via our partner Affirm

AT A GLANCE

Overview

Model: Pilot Mark XV
Circa: 2022
Dial: Black, arabic numerals
Includes: Watch, box and papers
Condition: Excellent, almost no signs of wear

Case / Bracelet

Dimensions: 46.2 mm; 15.3mm
Material: Titanium
Bracelet / Strap: Brown calfskin, Titanium Folding Clasp
Lug Width: 22 mm

Movement

Reference: IW3253-01
Caliber: 52010
Power Reserve: 168 Hours

OUR PERSPECTIVE

ALBERT TREVINOSENIOR CURATOR

Thoughts on the Pilot Mark XV:

"Even though I prefer smaller watches (39mm or smaller), I'm a massive fan of the Big Pilot and its 46mm case becuase its warranted by functional requirements and its utility on the wrists of pilots since the 1940s. This is a proper tool for the job of high legibility, no frill timekeeping."

CHAT WITH OUR TEAM

URGENT QUESTION?

Reach out to our curator directly:

Phone: (949)-698-2151

- Albert Trevino
Head Curator