IWC Vintage Pilot Watch Review
Case: Stainless Steel
Case Diameter: 44mm
Bezel: Rotating
Crystal: Sapphire
Dial: Black
Strap: Buffalo Brown
Movement: Manual
Power Reserver: 46 hours
Water Resistant: 60m
The IWC Vintage Pilot (IW325401) mens watch is of classic design. The watch pays homage to IWC’s first watch made in 1936 specifically for pilots. It features a hand wound Swiss Caliber 98300 movement with a 46 hour power reserve. The crystal is sapphire that has an AR coating, along with a see through sapphire case back. This beautifully crafted watch is complimented by a brown brown buffalo strap. The watch is also available in platinum, limited to 500 total pieces.
Pros - Unique pocket watch manual wind movement, easy to read, craftsmanship is not notch as to be expected.
Consideration - Water resistance
IWC Big Ingenieur (IW500505) Review
IWC Watch Reviews: Aquatimer 2000 (ref. 3568), Vintage Pilot, Big Ingenieur IW500501
Case: Stainless Steel
Case Diameter: 44mm
Bezel: Count Down
Crystal: Sapphire
Dial: White or Black
Strap: Rubber
Lug Width: 22mm
Movement: Caliber 30110
Water Resistant: 2000m
The new line up in the Aquatimer (3568) family has some distinct changes and yet stays true to its roots. The Aquatimer Automatic 2000 mens watch and is water resistant to 2000m as the name suggest. The biggest changes come from the now external bezel and a larger 44mm case. The lume on this watch steals the show. It might be the best lumed watch available. Stunning, using both green and blue lume. This is of course an automatic watch, featuring IWC’s caliber 30110, with an estimated 42 hour power reserve. The Aquatimer 2000 is available in to standard dial variants: black dial with yellow quarter segment on the bezel as pictured, and white dial with white quarter segment. We like IWC’s move towards larger cases and bolder designs.
Pros - Rich history, work horse movement, new design, stunning lume
Consideration - Only IWC bracelets/straps are compatible for different looks.
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Case: Stainless Steel
Case Diameter: 45.5mm
Crystal: Sapphire
Dial: Black or Silver
Strap: Rubber
Lug Width: N/A
Movmt: Caliber 51113
Power Reserve: 7 Days
Water Resistant: 120m
The new improved, bigger, badder, classic Ingenieur, now called Big Ingenieur (IW500505). Why go bigger on already amazing watch? The 7 day power reserve in-house caliber 51113, with it’s Pellaton winding system is a larger movement. This requires more space, also benefiting with nice larger face. The size works well, mainly do to the fact the watch does not have an external bezel. External bezels often give the illusion of a watch being larger than it truly is. Every hear someone say “it wears large”, odds are the watch had an external bezel. New to the Ingenieur is the Power Reserve indicator located ate the 3 o’clock position, with the last day of power indicated in red. The red adds a nice accent to the otherwise all black face. W&R’s favorite new change is the now sapphire case back, showing off the beautiful 42 jewel engine in clear view.
Pros - In-house movmt, new design, 7 day power reserves
Consideration - Larger watch at 45.5mm
IWC Aquatimer 2000 Automatic Review