“As John Mayer said, this is the ultimate signifier of a serious collector - if you know, you know.”

One of the most iconic watches of all time, the IWC Big Pilot was first released in 2002 and caused a massive stir with its proportions and distinctive design, followed most recently by this ultra-technical iteration - the Big Pilot 43 in black ceramic. Inspired by modern stealth weaponry, its 43.8mm case is made from black zirconium oxide ceramic, making it incredibly durable and scratch-resistant, but in classic IWC style, the crown and caseback are titanium, to give the watch a hardy, “tool” look. For protection against magnetic fields, the watch includes a soft-iron inner case. One of the most legible dials on the market, the oversized hands and markers are white and luminescent, against a matte black background, with just the “TOP GUN” logo providing a splash of red. The green textile strap is equipped with the integrated EasX-CHANGE system, allowing the wearer to change the strap quickly and without tools, and the watch, although large, is more wearable overall when compared with other even bigger pieces in the Big Pilot collection. The in-house cal.82100 movement is fitted with virtually indestructible ceramic components, retaining a 60 hour power reserve. A seriously powerful timepiece.

Condition Report:

In lightly-worn condition, the watch comes complete with its original box, booklets and warranty card, and remains under IWC’s international warranty until 2025.

Year: 2023

Reference: IW329801

Size: 43.8mm

Case: Black Ceramic

Strap: Green Textile Strap

Movement: Automatic Calibre 82100

Water Resistance: 100m

Power Reserve: 60 hours

Box: Original Box

Papers: IWC Guarantee Card

our ref: IW880