IWC's icon series "Pilot's Watch". Among them, the "Big Pilot's Watch 43" is the latest evolution of the leading model "Big Pilot's Watch", which has its roots in military observation watches born in the 1940s.

Left Big Pilot's Watch 43
calfskin strap
IW329303 ¥1,127,500 (tax included)
Right Big Pilot's Watch 43
stainless steel bracelet
IW329304 ¥1,254,000 (tax included)

Speaking of conventional big pilot watches, the diameter is 46mm! As the name suggests, it was characterized by the industry's top class big size. It was a specification that faithfully inherited the history of functional and tough watches, but it is also true that many people were hesitant about this size, even though they were attracted to its powerful presence.
Enter the Big Pilot's Watch 43. The iconic original design was faithfully designed without adding extra elements to the dial and case, and by reducing the case diameter to 43mm, it achieved a distinctive presence and comfortable wearing feeling. rice field.

Due to the reduced case size, the movement was also changed to the in-house caliber 82100. A high-performance caliber with a 60-hour power reserve powered by a Pellaton self-winding mechanism reinforced with ceramic parts. It is the latest and strongest version that has achieved many functional evolutions such as waterproofing up to 10 atm.



Anyway, this clean simplicity! The dial only has Arabic numeral indexes and three hands. In pursuit of functionality as a real pilot's watch, we have reached a point where no decorations are necessary. The beautiful blue sunray dial is perhaps the only decoration.

The white triangle index placed at the "12" o'clock position is a device that allows pilots to instantly grasp the position of the hands even in the cockpit, making it easier to read the time. It is also characterized by continuing. It is a product like a mass of ultimate functional beauty, including these details.

The rounded Arabic numerals and large conical crown give a glimpse of a slightly rugged military taste, but the intellectual and sophisticated atmosphere is also due to IWC's engineering temperament. A sense of quality exudes from every detail.







As for my personal preference, until now I've always opted for leather straps only for pilot watches, but this time the metal bracelet has a great texture and a great fit! As for the finish, I prefer the all-matte satin finish, but this combination of polish and satin expresses a mature luster and is cool... As expected of IWC. My preconceived notions were overturned...

And this model is also equipped with the "EasX-CHANGE" system, which has been widely used in recent IWC watches, which allows you to easily attach and detach the strap without tools. If you own both a metal bracelet and a leather strap, you can easily enjoy a bold makeover like the first image.

I've been looking at IWC watches for a long time, but personally I feel that this is quite a "luxury" class. By all means, I want you to see and touch the real thing! It's a great watch that will probably go far beyond your imagination.