The Basics
The IWC Big Pilot Perpetual Calendar Le Petit Prince reference IW5028-01 is a unique piece that was created in 2013. It features a platinum case and a sunburst blue dial. It was sold during Sotheby’s Geneva auction of Important Watches on 12 November 2013 for the sum of CHF 173.000 incl. buyer premium, with all the proceeds from the sale to benefit the Foundation and contribute to the construction of a school with a library in Cambodia.
| Brand: | IWC |
| Family: | Big Pilot |
| Reference: | IW5028-01 (aka: IW502801, 5028-01) |
| Name: | Big Pilot Perpetual Calendar Le Petit Prince Platinum |
| Produced: | 2013 – 2013 |
| Limited: | Yes, 1 unit |
Below is a detailed look at IWC’s model IW5028-01 from Big Pilot watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
IWC’s Big Pilot Perpetual Calendar Le Petit Prince Platinum (IW5028-01 (aka: IW502801, 5028-01)) was originally released in 2013 – 2013. This watch features a automatic movement beating at a frequency of 21600 bph (3 Hz) to provide a 168-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The platinum case measures 46mm in diameter and roughly 16mm thick. The round case is paired with a blue color dial with -shaped hands, and a arabic numerals hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. IWC’s Big Pilot model IW5028-01 is water resistant up to 60 meters (197 ft). A display caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Platinum |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Display |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 46mm |
| Height: | 16mm |
| Lug Width: | N/Amm |
| W/R: | 60 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Big Pilot IW5028-01 movement is a powered by caliber 51564 made by IWC. The 62-jewel automatic movement is 38.2mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 21600 semi-oscillations per hour or 3 Hz. This movement offers a 168-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Automatic |
| Brand: | IWC |
| Caliber: | 51564 |
| Base: | N/A |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 38.2mm |
| Jewels: | 62 |
| Reserve: | 168 hours |
| Frequency: | 21600 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: |
The Price
How much does the IWC’s Big Pilot IW5028-01 cost? This watch was introduced in 2013 and has been in IWC’s collection for around . This watch is a limited edition with just 1 unit. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: Not Available
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Specifications:
- Brand: IWC
- Model: Big Pilot Perpetual Calendar Le Petit Prince Platinum
- Reference Number: IW5028-01 (aka: IW502801, 5028-01)
- Limited: Yes, 1 unit
Case & Dial:
- Material: Platinum
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 46
- Thickness: 16
- Lug Width: N/A
- Dial Color: Blue
- Indexes: Arabic Numerals and -shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 60 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Automatic
- Brand: IWC
- Caliber: 51564
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 38.2mm
- Jewels: 62
- Power Reserve: 168 hours
- Frequency: 21600 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds
About IWC
IWC is based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, and was founded in 1868. Its signature lines are the Pilot’s Watches and the Portugieser, while other famous collections are the Aquatimer, Portofino and the Da Vinci. Many of IWC’s designs display a industrial type of beauty not often found in Swiss watchmaking. The same goes for its movements; while of very high standards, they are finished with an … engineers touch rather than that of an artist. One could very well say that IWC’s approach to watchmaking is more German in nature compared to many of its competitors; the ‘form follows function’ adagio is one held in high esteem in Schaffhausen. Notable watches and innovations created by IWC in the past include the digital ‘Pallweber’ pocket watch, the late 1930’s Portugieser, the 1985 Da Vinci with Kurt Klaus perpetual module, the split-seconds mechanism as designed by Richard Habring and the ceramic Da Vinci and Flieger 3705 – introduced many years before the material became fashionable. IWC also pioneered the use of titanium in wristwatches. In recent years, IWC has had a strong focus on in-house movements with prices rising accordingly. IWC is part of the Richemont group.
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