IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Edition “Le Petit Prince”
IW501002
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The IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Edition "Le Petit Prince" pays homage to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s literary masterpiece with its striking blue dial, a signature of IWC’s special editions. The 46mm case houses the IWC-manufactured 52110-calibre movement, featuring an efficient Pellaton automatic winding system with ceramic components and a remarkable seven-day power reserve, indicated at the three o’clock mark. The watch also includes a date display at six o’clock and central seconds for precise timekeeping. A soft-iron inner case provides protection against magnetic fields. The back of the case is beautifully engraved with a depiction of the Little Prince, complete with his cape and sword, adding a personal and meaningful touch to this iconic timepiece.
Full Specification
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Brand IWCCollectionPilot’s WatchesSeriesAntoine De Saint ExuperyModel NoIW501002
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MovementFeatures Date, Power Reserve IndicatorMovement AutomaticCalibre 52110CaseCase Size 46.2 mmCase Shape RoundCase Material SteelGlass Material Sapphire CrystalDialDial Colour BlueStrapStrap Material LeatherStrap Colour BrownOtherEAN 7613268848586Gender MenWater Resistance (M) 60Warranty Period 2-year warranty, extendable to 8 years. Register hereCountry of Origin Switzerland
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About the IWC Pilot’s Watches Collection
The IWC Pilot's Watches is a collection of dependable timepieces designed for the cockpit. However, with an ultra-chic aesthetic, it is no surprise that it ventured out of the aviation world and landed on the wrists of watch collectors around the globe. Its journey began in 1936 with the Special Pilot's Watch and progressed into the 1940s with iconic models like the Big Pilot's Watch Calibre 52, designed for the German military and the Navigator's Wristwatch Mark 11 for the British Royal Air Force. These watches became a top choice amongst the best militaries in the world primarily due to IWC being an early adopter of innovative materials, mechanisms, and functionality. And it's this spirit that has made the Pilot's Watches one of the most sought-after timepieces throughout watchmaking history and even more today.
Design And Features
With a form aimed at achieving functionality, IWC Pilot's Watches bring the best of both worlds. These watches gained early attention for their large round case and bold sans-serif Arabic numeral hour markers, choices that delivered high legibility. Throughout the journey of over 80 years, the design signatures of the Pilot's Watches have remained unchanged. An IWC Pilot's Watch is easily recognisable by its distinctive onion-shaped crown, unique 12 o'clock marker, and minimalist dial. Modern Pilot's Watches have enhanced their functional aspects by incorporating additional complications such as perpetual calendars, minute repeaters, tourbillons, and more. Also mechanically, Pilot's watches have always run on robust movements, which IWC are renowned for, offering high precision and excellent details like a whopping seven-day power reserve.
Iterations
The large and versatile family of Pilot's Watches include many well-known designs of the horological world. Watches like Big Pilot's Watch, TOP GUN, Spitfire, and the Mark Series are highly popular among serious watch enthusiasts, collectors, and even in pop culture. Each of these timepieces carries the original spirit of the collection and demonstrates the brand's passion for ingenuity. The current line-up of IWC Pilot's Watches is home to many handsome-looking timepieces featuring unique colour combinations and the use of innovative materials. It's a wholesome collection where functionality is unparalleled and style is aplenty.

ABOUT THE MOVEMENT
Calibre 52110 is part of the 52000 series, a new generation of seven day automatic movements launched in 2015. Designed with 36 jewels and comprising 252 components, this in-house movement features a refined Pellaton winding system, now enhanced with two barrels for greater energy storage, providing a remarkable 168-hour power reserve. Operating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, the calibre includes central seconds, a date display, and a power reserve indicator, all presented on an analogue dial.
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- Brand IWC
- Reference 52110
- Movement Automatic
- Display Analog
- Power Reserve approx. 168 hours
- Jewels 31
- Frequency 28800 bph
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