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IWC Schaffhausen · Pilot Watches

IWC Schaffhausen Iw501001 Big Pilots Watch

Ref. IW506003 · Pilot

$16,900In stock
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Case

Diameter
46.2mm
Thickness
15.6mm
Lug width
22mm
Material
Ceramic
Finish
Steel
Water resistance
60m

Crystal & dial

Dial colour
Black

Movement

Caliber
52111
Type
Automatic
Beat rate
28,800 vph
Power reserve
168h
Jewels
31
Hacking
Yes
Hand-winding
Yes
Complications
Time only

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Sub-dials
1
Bezel
none
Bracelet
fabric_nato

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The IWC Schaffhausen Iw501001 Big Pilots Watch (ref. IW506003) is an automatic pilot watch, with a 46.2mm ceramic case, 15.6mm thick, powered by the 52111 movement and a 168-hour power reserve. Water resistance is rated to 60m. Manufacturer MSRP is $16,900.

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