IWC Large Pilot's Watch Big Pilot
Dominance and precision from Schaffhausen
The Reference IW500401 marks a milestone in the history of modern observation watches. With a case diameter of 46.2 mm this timepiece quotes the historical models of the 1940s, but consistently translates their functionality into the modern age. The dial impresses with its absolute reduction to the essentials: The striking minute track and the characteristic triangle at 12 o'clock ensure that the timepiece is easy to read thanks to intensive Luminova coating optimum readability.
Inside the solid stainless steel housing, the Manufacture caliber 51111 its service. It is IWC's largest automatic movement, equipped with the patented Pellaton elevator. This highly efficiently builds up an enormous Power reserve of 7 days whose status can be read discreetly on the indication at 3 o'clock. A Soft iron inner housing effectively shields the complex movement against magnetic field influences.
Examples of the early reference 5004 in this condition are rare: after a comprehensive overhaul in 2025 (invoice value €1,220), the watch is technically and visually flawless and has remained so ever since. unworn. The handy conical crown and the typical aviator bracelet with rivets round off the appearance of this horological heavyweight.
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