IWC – BIG PILOT’s Watch 43 Tourbillon Markus Buhler Platinum Edition

IWC Schaffhausen – BIG PILOT’s Watch 43 Tourbillon Markus Bühler Platinum Edition 2023

IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN PRESENTS
RE-EDITION OF THE LEGENDARY
“MARKUS BÜHLER” BIG PILOT’S WATCH

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Schaffhausen, 2nd October 2023: IWC Schaffhausen unveils the Big Pilot’s Watch 43 Tourbillon Markus Bühler. The timepiece is the long-awaited successor to the Big Pilot’s Watch Edition Markus Bühler from 2008. This time, the characteristic aircraft turbine is integrated into a flying minute tourbillon at 6 o’clock, which proved a challenge for design and manufacturing.  

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Limited to 51 pieces, this new interpretation of the “Markus Bühler” watch impresses with its polished platinum case, a glossy black dial and a black Cordovan leather strap. The IWC-manufactured 82905 calibre with blackened components is visible through the sapphire glass back.

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The Big Pilot’s Watch Edition Markus Bühler Ref. 5003 from 2008 

Probably no other timepiece from IWC Schaffhausen’s Pilot’s Watches collection has achieved such a cult status among collectors as the Big Pilot’s Watch Edition Markus Bühler from 2008. 

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It was inspired by a unique piece Markus Bühler had created for a competition in the final year of his watchmaker apprenticeship at IWC. Its most striking visual feature was the aircraft turbine on the small seconds. 

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Fifteen years later, IWC presents an exclusive new interpretation. Like its predecessor, the Big Pilot’s Watch 43 Tourbillon Markus Bühler (Ref. IW329901) features a small turbine on the dial. However, the characteristic aircraft engine has been integrated into a flying minute tourbillon at 6 o’clock this time. 

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“When I created my Big Pilot’s Watch with a turbine as an apprentice watchmaker, I would never have imagined I would lead the development of a second edition 15  years later – let alone that I would be responsible for all assembly processes at IWC. To meet the high expectations of our collectors, we decided to create something truly exclusive and integrate the signature turbine into a tourbillon. This new edition perfectly embodies IWC’s engineering spirit while showcasing highest levels of detail and craftsmanship”, explains Markus Bühler, Associate Director of Watch and Movement Assembly at IWC Schaffhausen.

SMALL TURBINE, BIG CHALLENGE

In a tourbillon, the balance and escapement are housed in a small cage that rotates around its axis once per minute. The higher its mass and inertia, the more energy it takes to keep the mechanism in motion. Weight reduction is, therefore, the primary focus in any tourbillon construction. 

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For this reason, the turbine was machined from a lightweight titanium alloy. Due to the complex geometry and the small dimensions, the milling process alone took several hours. After machining, each of the twelve minuscule blades was polished by hand and finished to an incredibly high level of detail and aesthetic perfection. 

To avoid the turbine adding additional weight to the mechanism, Bühler used it as the upper part of the tourbillon cage, replacing the regulator. As a result, the eye-catcher on the dial also has a technical function: the hairspring attaches to the underside of one of its blades, and the watchmaker can adjust the zero crossing of the balance by turning the turbine. 

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The state-of-the-art tourbillon consists of 56 parts and weighs only 0.663 grams. The pallet lever and the escape wheel were treated with Diamond Shell® technology, a special coating that reduces friction and improves the energy flow in the movement.

PRECIOUS PLATINUM CASE AND DETAILED FINISHING

The 43-millimetre case and the crown are crafted from platinum. Platinum is amongst the rarest, purest and most precious metal used for watches and jewellery. The case has been elaborately finished by hand with polished surfaces around the bezel and the horns. Thanks to this finishing, the whitish shimmer of the platinum is accentuated beautifully, giving the timepiece a refined, sophisticated appearance. 

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The black lacquered, glossy dial has been imprinted with white numerals and features applied indices filled with Super-LumiNova®. A black Cordovan leather strap with Markus Bühler’s signature printed on the inner side complements the design. Powering this Big Pilot’s Watch 43 is the IWC-manufactured 82905 calibre. Its Pellaton winding system has been reinforced with ceramic components and builds up a power reserve of 80 hours in the mainspring. 

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The plates, bridges and the rotor, visible through the sapphire case back, were blackened with a PVD coating, then laser-engraved and finally rhodium-plated in the engraved areas.

FROM APPRENTICE WATCHMAKER TO ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

The story of the Big Pilot’s Watch Edition Markus Bühler and its re-edition is also a testament to the strength of IWC’s apprentice programme. 

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  The first edition from 2008 was initially created as an entry for a competition organised by the “Institut de Formation à la Haute Horlogerie,” in which Markus Bühler won first prize. To this day, apprentices’ competitions and events like innovation challenges are a fundamental pillar of IWC’s strategy to foster the development of young talent, create new ideas and engineer cutting-edge watchmaking solutions. 

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After finishing his apprenticeship as a watchmaker, Bühler remained loyal to IWC. Among other positions, he has been Department Manager of Industrialization and Head of Movement Assembly & Industrialization. Since 2020, he has been responsible for the entire spectrum of IWC’s assembly processes at the new Manufakturzentrum as Associate Director of Watch & Movement Assembly.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection:  BIG PILOT’s Watch 

Model BIG PILOT’s  43 Tourbillon Markus Bühler Edition 

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Ref. IW329901 - Platinum

FEATURES
Mechanical movement
– Pellaton automatic winding system
– Flying minute tourbillon at 6 o’clock with integrated aircraft turbine
– See-through sapphire glass back
– Glass secured against displacement caused by drops in air pressure
– Limited to 51 pieces

MOVEMENT 
Mechanical automatic movement
IWC manufacture calibre 82905
Frequency 28,800 vph / 4 Hz
Tourbillon with integrated constant-force mechanism
197 Components
Jewels 25
Pellaton automatic winding
Hacking tourbillon mechanism
Flying minute tourbillon
Power reserve (80 h)
CASE
Materials Platinum case and crown
Diameter 43 mm
Height 14.6 mm
Crystal Sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
Water-resistance 10bar
DIAL
Black dial, rhodium-plated hands with luminescence 
Flying minute tourbillon at 6 o’clock
STRAP
Black Cordovan leather strap with Markus Bühler’s signature printed on the inner side complements the design
Platinum folding clasp
Strap width 22.0 mm

🔴 Price: retail price EUR 129,770  / $ 131,000 USD / CHF 125'000 💰 

🔰 Limited edition of 51 pieces


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IWC – PORTUGIESER Tourbillon Retrograde Chronograph LEWIS HAMILTON Edition

 

IWC Schaffhausen – PORTUGIESER Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph LEWIS HAMILTON Platinum Automatic Edition 2023  

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IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN INTRODUCES A LIMITED EDITION PORTUGIESER DESIGNED IN COLLABORATION WITH LEWIS HAMILTON

Schaffhausen, September 2023: IWC Schaffhausen presents the Portugieser Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph Lewis Hamilton. Designed in collaboration with the seven-time Formula One™ world champion and IWC brand ambassador, it features a refined platinum case, a teal dial and a matching textile strap. The IWC-manufactured 89900 calibre drives a flying minute tourbillon, a chronograph function and a retrograde date display. This timepiece is limited to 44 pieces, reflecting the number Hamilton has raced with since the beginning of his incredible career.

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Lewis Hamilton is not only one of the most accomplished athletes in motorsport, but he has also earned a reputation for his distinctive personal style and iconic outfits. The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team driver often pushes the boundaries with his fashion choices, embracing bold colours, patterns, and original designs. 

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The IWC brand ambassador has now joined forces with IWC Chief Design Officer Christian Knoop and his team again to design his third special edition timepiece.

Christian Knoop, Chief Design Officer of IWC Schaffhausen

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    “It has been an honour and a pleasure to work with Lewis on this project. His passion for IWC and comprehensive knowledge of mechanical watches were palpable at every stage of the two-year development process. Lewis knew exactly what he wanted and brought excellent ideas to the table. The result is a timepiece that combines his unerring sense of aesthetics and love of bold colours with some of the finest watchmaking technology ever developed in Schaffhausen.” Christian Knoop, Chief Design Officer of IWC Schaffhausen

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The Portugieser Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph Lewis Hamilton (Ref. IW394008) features a 43.5-millimetre case made of platinum, the rarest, purest and most precious of all metals. The whitish sheen of platinum perfectly complements the rich tealcoloured dial embellished with 12 sparkling diamonds. 

 

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With slightly recessed displays for the chronograph and the retrograde date, the elaborately finished dial has a sculptural look. It also features the seven-time F1™ world champions’s logo, resembling a panther’s eyes. The timepiece is fitted on a matching textile strap with a folding clasp.

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The eye-catcher on the dial is the flying hacking minute tourbillon at 6 o’clock. French for “whirlwind”, the tourbillon consists of the balance wheel rotating around its axis in a small cage. Not only does this constant rotation provide a visual spectacle on the dial but it also reduces the influence of gravity on the oscillating system, increasing the watch’s accuracy. 

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Thanks to the integrated tourbillon stop, the mechanism can be brought to a complete halt, allowing the wearer to set the time with down-to-the-second accuracy. Consisting of 56 individual parts and weighing in at only 0.675 grams, the delicate mechanism is incredibly challenging for a watchmaker to assemble.

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The Portugieser Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph is powered by the IWC-manufactured 89900 calibre, which also features a chronograph function. The stopped hours and minutes are displayed on one counter at 12 o’clock, making the elapsed time easy and intuitive to read. Another feature is the retrograde date display. The pallet lever and escape wheel are made of silicone and feature a diamond coating. 

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This so-called Diamond Shell^®, technology reduces friction and improves the flow of energy in the movement, contributing to a generous power reserve of 68 hours. The movement components such as the bridges are gold-plated and can be admired through the sapphire glass back. This marks the first time IWC has produced a gold-plated movement since the legendary “Il Destriero Scafusia” from 1993.

THE THIRD SPECIAL EDITION SINCE 2014

The Portugieser Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph Lewis Hamilton is the third timepiece designed in a collaboration between IWC and Lewis Hamilton. The first was the Ingenieur Chronograph Edition Lewis Hamilton (Ref. IW379602) with a titanium case and bracelet in 2014. 

On the case back, this edition featured a piece of carbon fibre from an original racing car. In 2019, Hamilton and IWC joined forces again to create the Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Edition “Lewis Hamilton” (Ref. IW503002). This Big Pilot’s Watch combined a black ceramic case and a Burgundy dial with a crown and case-back ring made of 18-carat 5N gold.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model: PORTUGIESER Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph Lewis Hamilton

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 Ref. IW394008 

FEATURES

• Mechanical chronograph movement  
• – pallet lever and escape wheel with Diamond Shell® technology 
• – flying hacking minute tourbillon at 6 o’clock 
• – retrograde date display 
• – stopwatch function with hours, minutes and seconds 
• – hour and minute counters combined in a totaliser at 12 o’clock 
• – flyback-function .
• – 18-carat gold oscillating weight 
• – see-through sapphire glass back 
• – limited to 44 watches

MOVEMENT
IWC-manufactured calibre 89900
Frequency:    28,800 A/h | 4 Hz
Jewels:    42
Power reserve:    68 h
Winding:    Automatic

WATCH
Materials: Platinum case
Diameter:    43.50 mm
Height:    15.90 mm
Water-resistant:    3 bar 
DIAL
Teal dial with 12 diamonds,
rhodium-plated hands and appliques
Glass:    Sapphire, arched edge, antireflective coating on both sides
STRAP
Teal textile strap
Strap reference: MXE0PGLT
Distance between horns: 22.0 MM
Folding clasp

🔰Edition
Limited edition of 44 timepieces 

🔴 Public price:   CHF 150'000 /155,430 EUR / $ 169,000 💰

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IWC – BIG PILOT’s Watch AMG G 63 Editions

 

IWC Schaffhausen – BIG PILOT’s Watch  AMG G 63  Special Editions 2023

 IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN UNVEILS TWO SPECIAL EDITION BIG PILOT’S WATCHES INSPIRED BY THE G-CLASS

Schaffhausen, 14th September 2023: Maximum robustness and performance, a utilitarian heritage and design cues that have proved stronger than time: these characteristics are at the root of the sustained success and popularity of the G-Class from Mercedes-Benz and the Big Pilot’s Watch from IWC Schaffhausen. 

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The Swiss luxury watch manufacturer now launches two special Big Pilot’s Watch editions to celebrate these modern design icons. While echoing signature G-Class design features such as the headlights or the spare wheel cover,  they are both made from extremely robust and resilient case materials. One features a case and crown of 18-carat Armor Gold®; the second is IWC’s first timepiece with a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) case.

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The Big Pilot’s Watch from IWC Schaffhausen and the G-Class from Mercedes-Benz share a similar history and are deeply rooted in a utilitarian legacy. Both were initially developed to meet purely functional criteria – one to be easy to read and highly robust, the other to offer uncompromising offroad capabilities. Over the years, they have retained their utilitarian beginnings and evolved into modern design icons at the same time. After nearly 20 years of partnership with Mercedes-AMG, the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer now celebrates these icons with two striking special editions of the Big Pilot’s Watch.

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The Big Pilot’s Watch AMG G 63 (Ref. IW501201) boasts a case and crown made of 18-carat Armor Gold®, a black dial and a black rubber strap with microfibre inlay. The black and gold colour code is inspired by the exterior paintwork and interior finishing of the recently launched Mercedes-AMG G 63 “Grand Edition”. Armor Gold® is an innovative alloy that elevates the hardness values of gold to a whole new level and makes this comparatively soft, precious metal much more resistant to external influences. 

 

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Thanks to an improved microstructure, this special alloy is significantly harder and more wear-resistant than conventional 5N gold. The combination of sand-blasted surfaces and polished edges lends this Big Pilot’s Watch a classy, contemporary character.

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The Big Pilot’s Watch AMG G 63 (Ref. IW506201) is the first IWC timepiece to feature a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) case, engineered in close collaboration with the German Aerospace Center (DLR). Unlike conventional carbon fibre-reinforced polymers, the fibres of this composite material are embedded in a matrix of ceramic rather than polymer. Therefore, CMC components are extremely damage-tolerant. Because they are also insensitive to thermal shocks, they are the material of choice for applications with extremely high requirements in terms of lightness, strength, and temperature resistance – from aerospace to the manufacturing of brake discs for sports and luxury cars.

A HIGHLY COMPLEX MANUFACTURING PROCESS

The starting point for manufacturing a CMC watch case is a conventional carbon-fibre reinforced polymer. In a heat treatment called pyrolysis, lasting several days, the polymer matrix is converted to carbon, leaving behind a dense weave of fibres embedded in a porous carbon matrix. 

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Subsequently, silicon crystals are placed on top of the component, and everything is heated in an oven. During this so-called siliconisation, silicon is pulled into the cavities and chemically reacts with the carbon, forming a new matrix made of silicon carbide ceramic. After finishing with diamond tools, the CMC cases exhibit a matte black colour and a unique structure determined by the fibres, making each piece truly unique.

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    “The manufacturing process for this lightweight and strong material is extremely complex. To achieve perfect quality, we had to overcome countless challenges – from selecting the right raw materials for the fibres and the matrix to defining the exact parameters for the different steps of the process. With its first CMC watch case, IWC again demonstrates its expertise in engineering advanced material solutions.”
Lorenz Brunner, Department Manager Research and Innovation at IWC Schaffhausen

REVISITING SIGNATURE G-CLASS DESIGN CUES

In addition to the Big Pilot’s characteristic power reserve display at 3 o’clock, both new editions feature a small second counter at 9 o’clock. The opposing subdials with external white rings imitate the typical headlights on the front side of the G-Class. 

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The black dials are embossed with a relief-like technical structure inspired by the air intakes of Mercedes-AMG performance cars. Unlike the classic Big Pilot’s Watch, which has printed numerals and indices, these special editions feature appliques that have been PVD-coated in black and filled with luminous material.

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HIGH-END IWC-MANUFACTURED MOVEMENT INSIDE

Both versions of the Big Pilot’s Watch AMG G 63 are powered by the IWC-manufactured 52010 calibre, a highly robust and precise automatic movement. Parts of the winding system that are subject to particularly high stress are manufactured from virtually wear-free zirconium oxide ceramic. 

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Developed by IWC’s former Technical Director Albert Pellaton during the 1940s, the ingenious self-winding mechanism uses even the smallest movements of the rotor in both directions to build up a power reserve of seven days in two barrels..The movements are visible through tinted sapphire glass back, which feature a Mercedes-Benz star and are reminiscent of the spare wheel cover on the backside of the G-Class.

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The Big Pilot’s Watch AMG G 63 editions in 18-carat Armor Gold® and in CMC are available through IWC boutiques or online at IWC.com. In addition, the timepieces are eligible for registration under the My IWC care program, benefitting from a 6-year extension to the standard 2-year International Limited Warranty.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICITIES

Collection : BIG PILOT’s Watch

 Model   BIG PILOT’s Watch AMG G 63 Armor Gold® Edition

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 Ref  IW501201

FEATURES

•  Mechanical movement 
• – Pellaton automatic winding system
• – Power reserve display
•  - Date display 
• – Small hacking seconds
• – See-through sapphire glass back
• – Glass secured against displacement by drops in air pressure

MOVEMENT
IWC-manufactured Automatic calibre 52010
Côtes de Genève, perlage
Frequency:    28,800 A/h | 4 Hz
164 Components
Jewels:    31
Power reserve:   7 days (168 h)
Winding:    Automatic
DIAL
Textured black dial, black hands with beige Super-LumiNova®
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date. Power reserve display
WATCH
Materials:  18-carat Armor Gold® case, case back ring and crown
Diameter:   46.2 mm
Height:    14.40 mm
Crown:  Screw-locked
Glass:    Sapphire,  convex, antireflective coating on both sides
Water-resistant: 10 bar
STRAP:
Black rubber strap with microfiber inlay, gold folding clasp
Strap width 22 mm

 
🔴PRICE - Excl. Sales Tax US $ 33,400.00 ~💰

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 Model   BIG PILOT’s Watch AMG G 63 Ceramic Matrix Composite CMC® Edition

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 Ref  IW506201

FEATURES

•  Mechanical movement 
• – Pellaton automatic winding system
• – Power reserve display
•  - Date display 
• – Small hacking seconds
• – See-through sapphire glass back
• – Glass secured against displacement by drops in air pressure

MOVEMENT
IWC-manufactured Automatic calibre 52010
Côtes de Genève, perlage
Frequency:    28,800 A/h | 4 Hz
164 Components
Jewels:    31
Power reserve:   7 days (168 h)
Winding:    Automatic
DIAL
Textured black dial, black hands with Super-LumiNova®
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date. Power reserve display
WATCH
Materials:  Ceramic matrix composite (CMC) case, Ceratanium® case, case back ring and crown
Diameter:   46.5 mm
Height:    14.60 mm
Crown:  Screw-locked
Glass:    Sapphire,  convex, antireflective coating on both sides
Water-resistant: 10 bar
STRAP:
Black rubber strap with microfiber inlay, stainless steel PVD-coated in black folding clasp
Strap width 22 mm 

 🔴PRICE - Excl. Sales Tax US $ 42,000.00 ~💰

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IWC – BIG PILOT’s Watch Perpetual Calendar TOP GUN Lake Tahoe

 

IWC Schaffhausen – BIG PILOT’s Watch Perpetual
Calendar TOP GUN Lake Tahoe White Ceramic 2023

IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN INTRODUCES THE BIG PILOT’S WATCH PERPETUAL CALENDAR TOP GUN LAKE TAHOE IN WHITE CERAMIC

Schaffhausen, 15th June 2023: IWC Schaffhausen complements its “Colors of TOP GUN” collection with the Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar TOP GUN Lake Tahoe. The new model features a 46.5-millimeter white ceramic case, a black dial, and black hands with white Super-LumiNova®. Developed during the 1980s, IWC’s legendary perpetual calendar automatically recognizes the different lengths of the months and leap years. The timepiece is powered by the IWC-manufactured 52615 caliber, which can be observed through the sapphire glass case back.

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In 2022, IWC unveiled its “Colors of TOP GUN” collection comprising various Pilot’s Watches in striking new ceramic colors. With the Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar TOP GUN Lake Tahoe (Ref. IW503008), the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer now adds another model in white ceramic to the line-up. The ceramic color, which IWC and Pantone have specified as “IWC Lake Tahoe”, is inspired by white uniforms and the winter landscape around freshwater Lake Tahoe. 

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Located between California and Nevada, Lake Tahoe is a mountainous area that the pilots of the nearby TOPGUN flight school frequently fly over. The eye-catching design is completed with a pitch-black dial and black hands with white Super-LumiNova®, a stainless steel crown and case back ring, and a white textured rubber strap.

EXTENSIVE MATERIALS EXPERTISE

White ceramics are emblematic of IWC’s comprehensive expertise in advanced performance materials. The company experimented with this color as early as the 1980s, shortly after introducing its first wristwatch with a black zirconium oxide ceramic case. 

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White ceramic is created in a complex manufacturing process in which zirconium oxide is mixed with other metallic oxides and sintered at high temperatures in an oven. Ceramic is extremely scratch-resistant and remarkably light, making it the perfect material for a Pilot’s Watch.

A HIGHLY ENGINEERED COMPLICATION

The Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar TOP GUN Lake Tahoe features the legendary perpetual calendar complication. It was developed in the 1980s by Kurt Klaus and since then, it has been steadily improved several times in terms of mechanics and functionality. The intricate mechanical program automatically recognizes the different lengths of the months and leap years and will require no manual adjustment until 2100. 

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The patented double moon phase display shows the moon as seen from the northern and southern hemispheres. Thanks to a special reductionist gear train, it is so precise that it will only deviate by one day after 577.5 years. The calendar module is driven via a single nightly switching impulse by the IWC-manufactured 52615 caliber movement with a Pellaton winding system and a power reserve of 7 days. The movement can be admired through a transparent sapphire glass back.
 
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The Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar TOP GUN Lake Tahoe will be available as of July 2023. In addition, the timepiece is eligible for registration under the My IWC care program and can benefit from a 6-year extension to the standard 2-year International Limited Warranty.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICITIES

Collection : BIG PILOT’s Watch

 Model   BIG PILOT’s Watch Perpetual Calendar TOP GUN Lake Tahoe

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 Ref  IW503008

FEATURES

•  Mechanical movement 
• – Pellaton automatic winding system
• – Power reserve display
• – Perpetual Calendar with displays for the date, day, month, year in four digits and perpetual moon phase for both northern and southern hemispheres
• – Small hacking seconds
• – Screw-in crown
• – Glass secured against displacement by drops in air pressure
• – See-through sapphire glass back.

MOVEMENT
IWC-manufactured Automatic calibre 52615
Côtes de Genève, perlage
Frequency:    28,800 A/h | 4 Hz
164 Components
Jewels:    54
Power reserve:   7 days (168 h)
Winding:    Automatic

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DIAL
Brushed black dial, black hands with white Super-LumiNova ®
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date. Power reserve display 
Perpetual Calendar
Day, month, year in four digits and perpetual moon phase for both Northern and Southern Hemispheres 
WATCH
Materials:  White ceramic
Diameter:   46.5 mm
Height:    15.60 mm
Crown:  Screw-locked
Glass:    Sapphire, arched edge, anti-reflective coating on both sides
Water-resistant: 6 bar
STRAP:
White rubber strap with textile inlay, stainless steel folding clasp
Strap width 22 mm

 
🔴PRICE - Excl. Sales Tax EUR 42,950.00 ~💰

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