IWC Petite Big Pilot
IWC Petite Big Pilot
IWC have released a small big pilot. Specs are 43mm diameter with an in house movement and display case back.
I’m not sure what to make of it if I’m honest, it looks like the love child of a Mark series and a big pilot. When I heard rumours of a reduced size BP I was quite looking forward to it, but somehow I’m not sure this works.
Here’s some photos that have appeared on the IWC fan pages on Facebook this morning.
I’m not sure what to make of it if I’m honest, it looks like the love child of a Mark series and a big pilot. When I heard rumours of a reduced size BP I was quite looking forward to it, but somehow I’m not sure this works.
Here’s some photos that have appeared on the IWC fan pages on Facebook this morning.
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Re: IWC Petite Big Pilot
Looks very similar to the 40mm version to me. (But with an inhouse movement)
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Perhaps a new candidate for the world's cheapest most expensive watch?
Or the unambiguous oxymoron of the week?
43 mm. Comparatively, I guess...but in real terms it ain't small.
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The blue one looks nice, crown is huge though I guess that's because vintage pilot's gloves were thick? They shouldn't be changing the time mid-flight anyway
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Is it me? Is it some funky new kind of deployant? Or is the strap on the "other" way round?
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The big crown is the same as the one on the Big Pilot, I assume slightly reduced in size so it doesn’t look out of proportion.suicidal_orange wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 10:17 am The blue one looks nice, crown is huge though I guess that's because vintage pilot's gloves were thick? They shouldn't be changing the time mid-flight anyway
That’s the standard IWC deployant. Due to how they close, most IWC watches have it the other way round than what you may be used to.Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 10:21 am Is it me? Is it some funky new kind of deployant? Or is the strap on the "other" way round?
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I see the strap is calfskin; IWC have used crocodile/alligator skin in the past (and still on some current models), which can complicate importing/exporting more difficult because of CITES paperwork and charges.
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I actually thought it was the best watch of all the releases today at WAW
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Apparently the bracelet is a fantastic piece of engineering.
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I have a similar bracelet on my IWC mark xviii. I think the only differences are that this one tapers and has a quick release system, other than that they look identical.
These really are excellent bracelets and by far the best I’ve seen on any watch. The micro adjust works without having to take the watch off, you just press the IWC logo on the clasp to activate the mechanism. Also the way you remove links is an example of good design that just works.
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43mm is "petite"? My 6.25" wrist says otherwise.
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It’s petite when compared to the “normal” big pilot which is 46mm. They released a heritage model a few years back at 55mm as well.
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43mm suits me just fine and is probably more wearable on a day to day basis than the proper Big Pilot.
I had custody of a Mk XVIII for a week or so a few years back, and felt that to be smaller than my preference.
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I did try an actual Big Pilot on when I bought my 40mm Mark xviii. It’s certainly got the right name.....
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Re: IWC Petite Big Pilot
I'd describe it as a moyenne pilot, it may not be grande but it sure ain't petite either at 43mm.
It does look very like the Mark XVIII that I've tried on before but without the date.
It does look very like the Mark XVIII that I've tried on before but without the date.
A few other brands do this too, ones I'm aware of from personal experience - Seiko (had this arrangement on my Presage), Grand Seiko, Tudor (was on both my Ranger and GMT OEM strap/deployant combos)....I found it a bit annoying and prefer the conventional alternative.Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 10:21 am Is it me? Is it some funky new kind of deployant? Or is the strap on the "other" way round?
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