IWC Big Pilot XL Strap (IWE08899) - Please Confirm The True Lenth

Hi all,

I'm just starting my IWC journey with a pre-owned IWC Big Pilot Heritage Bronze (IW501005) and while I love the watch, the strap is too short.

I've sourced an XL strap (IWE08899) but the dealer can't confirm it's lenth, before I buy it I'd like to know the strap dimentions (short and long sides) to be sure it'll work on my large 22cm wrist?

Can someone with this XL strap kindly confirm the short and long lengths?

Thanks, Dave.

For those Big Pilot straps (22/ 18 mm) with folding buckle (BD): 

XL: 155 x 55 mm

Standard: 145 x 55 mm

XS: 135 x 55 mm

Here is the answer from the Website: 


Watches with a watchcase diameter of < 38 mm

Strap size

Wrist circumference

S < 14.5
Standard 14.5-17.5
L > 17.5

Watches with a watchcase diameter of > 38 mm

Strap size

Wrist circumference

S < 15.5
Standard 15.5 - 18.5
L > 18.5