Big Pilot’s Heritage Watch 48

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Big Pilot’s Heritage Watch 48 - SIHH 2016: IWC
The Big Pilot’s Heritage Watch 48 looks very much like the historic original of 1940, but makes a few more concessions to modern ideas of aesthetics and comfort.

IWC launches two new models in its Big Pilot’s Watch collection inspired directly from the historic timepiece of 1940. We introduced you to the Big Pilot’s Heritage Watch 55 last week with its amazing 55mm case diameter; discover today the Big Pilot’s Heritage Watch 48.

Big Pilot’s Heritage Watch 48

The Big Pilot’s Heritage Watch 48 (Ref. IW510301) makes more concessions to modern-day aesthetics and concepts of comfort. And that, of course, begins with its size. On the wrist, the 48-millimetre case is particularly impressive and is guaranteed to attract inquisitive glances at the office or the dinner table. The watch is suited to everyday use thanks primarily to its light titanium, which reduces its weight to 120 grams.

Big Pilot’s Heritage Watch 48

The IWC hand-wound 59215 calibre gives the owner the convenience of a 192-hour power reserve that guarantees accurate running for 8 days before it automatically stops. Just how much energy remains can be seen on the power reserve display visible through a small aperture covered by sapphire glass on the back of the watch. Despite the aperture, this Pilot’s Watch also has a soft-iron inner case that guides magnetic fields safely around the movement. The 48 Heritage Watch likewise features a friction clutch against overwinding and is supplied with a riveted calfskin strap.

Big Pilot’s Heritage Watch 48

The Big Pilot’s Heritage Watch 48 is a limited edition of 1000 pieces.

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