The Basics
With a case diameter of 55 millimetres, the Big Pilot’s Heritage Watch 55 follows on directly from the original Big Pilot’s Watch of 1940. This enormous eye-catcher, available in a limited edition of just 100 watches, is aimed primarily at collectors and lovers of authentic pilot’s watches. Its case is made of titanium, while it is powered by the ‘Jones’ calibre 98300, shielded by a amagnetic cover.
| Brand: | IWC |
| Family: | Big Pilot |
| Reference: | IW5104-01 (aka: 5104-01, IW510401) |
| Name: | Big Pilot Heritage 55 |
| Produced: | 2016 |
| Limited: | Yes, 100 units |
Below is a detailed look at IWC’s model IW5104-01 from Big Pilot watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
IWC’s Big Pilot Heritage 55 (IW5104-01 (aka: 5104-01, IW510401)) was originally released in 2016. This watch features a hand-wound movement beating at a frequency of 18000 bph (2.5 Hz) to provide a 46-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The titanium case measures 55mm in diameter and roughly 13.5mm thick, with 26mm 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 IW5104-01 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: | 55mm |
| Height: | 13.5mm |
| Lug Width: | 26mm |
| W/R: | 60 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Big Pilot IW5104-01 movement is a powered by caliber 98300 made by IWC. The 18-jewel hand-wound movement is 37.8mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 18000 semi-oscillations per hour or 2.5 Hz. This movement offers a 46-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Hand-Wound |
| Brand: | IWC |
| Caliber: | 98300 |
| Base: | IWC 98295 |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 37.8mm |
| Jewels: | 18 |
| Reserve: | 46 hours |
| Frequency: | 18000 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: |
The Price
How much does the IWC’s Big Pilot IW5104-01 cost? This watch was introduced in 2016 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: 16600
For more information, visit IWC online.
Specifications:
- Brand: IWC
- Model: Big Pilot Heritage 55
- Reference Number: IW5104-01 (aka: 5104-01, IW510401)
- Limited: Yes, 100 units
Case & Dial:
- Material: Titanium
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Solid
- Diameter: 55
- Thickness: 13.5
- Lug Width: 26
- Dial Color: Black
- Indexes: Arabic Numerals and Alpha-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 60 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Hand-Wound
- Brand: IWC
- Caliber: 98300
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 37.8mm
- Jewels: 18
- Power Reserve: 46 hours
- Frequency: 18000 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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