IWC - Big Pilot - No reserve price - IW500201 - Men - 2010-2020

IWC Big Pilot IW500201 – Automatic – Black Dial – Seven-Day Power Reserve – 46 mm

An imposing Swiss luxury timepiece with unmistakable aviation character, this IWC Big Pilot IW500201 combines a substantial stainless-steel case with a beautifully legible black dial. Its distinctive oversized crown, seven-day power-reserve display and in-house automatic movement give it both visual authority and mechanical appeal. Presented on its original riveted leather strap, it is an attractive choice for collectors who appreciate purposeful design and exceptional wrist presence.

Technical Details

Brand: IWC Schaffhausen

Model: Big Pilot

Reference: IW500201

Case: Stainless steel

Diameter: Approximately 46 mm, excluding the crown

Crystal: Sapphire

Dial: Black dial with bold Arabic numerals, luminous hour markings and the characteristic triangle flanked by two dots at 12 o’clock

Hands: Broad luminous hour and minute hands with central seconds

Movement: Swiss in-house automatic mechanical IWC movement

Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds, date and power-reserve indication

Power reserve: Approximately seven days when fully wound

Power-reserve display: Subdial positioned at 3 o’clock

Calendar: Framed date window positioned at 6 o’clock

Crown: Oversized fluted crown

Case back: Solid stainless steel with IWC Big Pilot engraving

Water resistance: Not tested

Strap: Original dark leather strap with contrasting stitching and metal rivets

Clasp: IWC-signed folding clasp

Wrist size: Suitable for a wrist of up to approximately 22 cm

Accessories: Supplied with a generic presentation box

Condition Report

Grade B+ – Very good condition, with fine traces of normal wear.

The stainless-steel case presents light scratches and surface marks consistent with careful regular use, including around the bezel, lugs and case back. The black dial, bold markings and luminous hands retain a highly attractive appearance. The original leather strap shows visible creasing, edge wear and wear around the adjustment holes and keepers. The IWC-signed clasp displays surface scratches from handling and use. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an essential part of the condition description.

Water resistance has not been tested. Contact with water should therefore be avoided unless the watch is professionally pressure-tested and resealed.

Story & Heritage

Introduced in 2002, the Big Pilot Reference 5002 brought IWC’s historic pilot-watch design into a modern luxury format. Its approximately 46 mm case, automatic movement and seven-day power reserve established a compelling combination of instrument-inspired proportions and mechanical sophistication.

This example expresses that identity through a remarkably clear dial. Large Arabic numerals and a prominent minute track frame the black background, while the triangular marker at 12 o’clock provides an immediate visual reference. The broad hands and oversized fluted crown complete a design whose appeal comes from clarity, proportion and purpose.

The seven-day power-reserve indicator adds another dimension to the ownership experience. More than a practical display, it offers a visible connection to the energy stored within the automatic movement—a reminder of the mechanical activity taking place beneath the solid steel back.

The original riveted leather strap completes the watch’s aviation-inspired character, balancing the steel case with a warmer, tactile finish. With its commanding proportions, distinctive dial and generous power reserve, this IWC Big Pilot offers an enduring expression of technical elegance.

Internal Reference Number - ITM 1091