Re: Pilot Watch

On Jan 5, 11:42 pm, w...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (J. B. Wood) wrote:
Hello, all. Does anyone own a late/current model IWC "Big" pilot's watch
and what do you think of it? I was looking at an IWC ad in the AOPA Pilot
magazine and the watch face looks impressive with minute and hour hands
that resemble those of an altimeter. I've relied on a classic manual-wind
Breitling Navitimer since about 1980 but like the idea of larger hands and
numerals. Thanks for your time and comment. Sincerely,

John Wood (Code 5550) e-mail: w...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Naval Research Laboratory
4555 Overlook Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20375-5337


Are your refering to the Big Pilot’s Watch Mark XVI?

Big Pilot’s Watch
Ref. IW5004

Features: Mechanical movement, seven-day power reserve, automatic
Pellaton winding system, date display, power reserve display, central
seconds hand with stop function, Glucydur balance with high-precision
adjustment cam on the balance bars, Breguet balance spring
Movement
Caliber 51111
Vibrations 21,600/ h / 3 Hz
Jewels 42
reserve 7 days (168 h)
Winding automatic
Case
Material platinum
Glass sapphire, convex, anti-reflective, secured against a
drop in pressure
Crown screw-in
Water-resistant 6 bar
Diameter 46.2mm
Height 15.8mm
Weight
Watch in platinum with brown crocodile leather strap and platinum
folding clasp 226 g

Vs the smaller one:

Pilot’s Watch Mark XVI
Ref. IW3255
Features: Mechanical movement, automatic winding, date display,
central seconds hand with stop function
Movement
Caliber 30110
Vibrations 28,800/ h / 4 Hz
Jewels 21
Power reserve 42 h
Winding automatic
Case
Material stainless steel
Glass sapphire, convex, anti-reflective, secured against a drop
in pressure
Crown screw-in
Water-resistant 6 bar
Diameter 39 mm
Height 11.5mm
Weight
Watch in stainless steel with brown crocodile leather strap and
stainless steel folding clasp 122 g

I am not aware whether the big one has been issued also in stainless
steel.

.

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