The Basics
The IWC Big Pilot reference IW5010-07 ‘Safari’ was introduced in late 2017. It features a matte titanium case and a dial inspired by the original 5002-generation Big Pilot. It is fitted with a buffalo leather strap. It first appeared in early June on the Instagram page of IWC CEO Chris Grainger-Herr as a one-off, but the positive reception made IWC put it into [limited] production. It was dubbed ‘Safari’ after Mr. Grainger-Herr took it with on vacation to the Kruger Park.
| Brand: | IWC |
| Family: | Big Pilot |
| Reference: | IW5010-07 (aka: IW501007, Safari) |
| Name: | Big Pilot Tribute to 5002 / Safari |
| Produced: | 2017 |
| Limited: | Yes, 100 units |
Below is a detailed look at IWC’s model IW5010-07 from Big Pilot watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
IWC’s Big Pilot Tribute to 5002 / Safari (IW5010-07 (aka: IW501007, Safari)) was originally released in 2017. This watch features a automatic movement beating at a frequency of 28800 bph (4 Hz) to provide a 168-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The titanium case measures 46.2mm in diameter and roughly 15.4mm thick, with 22mm lug width. The round case is paired with a black color dial with alpha-shaped hands, and a arabic numerals hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. IWC’s Big Pilot model IW5010-07 is water resistant up to 60 meters (197 ft). A solid caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Titanium |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Solid |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 46.2mm |
| Height: | 15.4mm |
| Lug Width: | 22mm |
| W/R: | 60 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Big Pilot IW5010-07 movement is a powered by caliber 52110 made by IWC. The 36-jewel automatic movement is 38.2mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 28800 semi-oscillations per hour or 4 Hz. This movement offers a 168-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Automatic |
| Brand: | IWC |
| Caliber: | 52110 |
| Base: | IWC 52010 |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 38.2mm |
| Jewels: | 36 |
| Reserve: | 168 hours |
| Frequency: | 28800 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes, Seconds |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: | Power Reserve Indicator |
The Price
How much does the IWC’s Big Pilot IW5010-07 cost? This watch was introduced in 2017 and has been in IWC’s collection for around . This watch is a limited edition with just 100 pieces released. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: 14500
For more information, visit IWC online.
Specifications:
- Brand: IWC
- Model: Big Pilot Tribute to 5002 / Safari
- Reference Number: IW5010-07 (aka: IW501007, Safari)
- Limited: Yes, 100 units
Case & Dial:
- Material: Titanium
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Solid
- Diameter: 46.2
- Thickness: 15.4
- Lug Width: 22
- Dial Color: Black
- Indexes: Arabic Numerals and Alpha-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 60 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Automatic
- Brand: IWC
- Caliber: 52110
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 38.2mm
- Jewels: 36
- Power Reserve: 168 hours
- Frequency: 28800 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, 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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