For those who wear their watch on the right, IWC made a special Big Pilot.
The "Right-hander" is much more practical to operate
for those who wear their watch on the right wrist. Given
that almost 40 percent of pilots are thought to be left-
handed, and therefore wear their watches on the right, it
is perhaps a fitting development for this IWC line, which
has such a rich history in the field of aviation.
Commenting on the new model, IWC Schaffhausen CEO,
Christoph Grainger-Herr said: "I'm delighted that we've
revisited one of the most recognisable icons in the IWC
portfolio for this special edition. We are always striving to
push the boundaries of engineering and design, and this
new watch really exemplifies this drive. It has all the signature
elements you'd expect, but with a crucial difference."
Driven by an IWC-manufactured 52010 calibre, the
"Right-hander" (Ref. IW501012) has a stainless-steel case
with a soft-iron inner case, which protects the movement
against the effects of magnetic fields. The automatic
Pellaton winding is fitted with ceramic components and
builds up a seven-day power reserve in the twin barrels.
The strap is crafted in black calfskin leather.
The slate-coloured dial features a power-reserve display
situated at "9 o'clock", a small seconds hand at "3 o'clock",
and a date display at "6 o'clock". The luminescent indices
and hands guarantee optimum legibility, even at night or in
poor visibility conditions.
An exciting addition to IWC's portfolio, the new watch -
released as an edition of 250 pieces - will be available at
IWC Boutiques and authorised retailers from August 2019
with 3 months exclusivity in Australia and France.
