The Wristwatch Field Guide

IWC Big Pilot's Watch Perpetual Calendar Top Gun Ceratanium (IW503604)

The IWC Big Pilot's Watch Perpetual Calendar Top Gun Ceratanium (IW503604) is a current-production pilot watch with a black titanium composite (ceratanium) case, finished with ceramicized, matte black. It measures 46.2 mm across, 15.4 mm thick, and is water resistant to 60 m. Inside is the IWC 52615 automatic perpetual calendar (pellaton winding) movement, with 168 h power reserve. Complications: Perpetual calendar, Power reserve. Priced from $54,760 (from EUR 46,800). Brand origin: Switzerland.

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Reference
Type
Pilot
Price
$54,760 · from EUR 46,800
Case diameter
46.2 mm
Thickness
15.4 mm
Lug-to-lug
Water resistance
60 m
Weight
Origin
Switzerland
Movement
Automatic perpetual calendar (Pellaton winding)
Caliber
IWC 52615
Power reserve
168 h
Complications
Perpetual calendar, Power reserve
Material
Ceramized titanium
Grade / type
Titanium composite (Ceratanium)
Colour
Black
Hardness
Construction
Surface treatment
Ceramicized, matte black
Caseback
Sapphire
Nickel-free
Yes
Bracelet / strap
Ceratanium bracelet
Matching bracelet
Crystal
Sapphire, AR coated
Display back
Yes
Dial
Matte black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Availability
Offered
Status
Limited (150 per year)
High confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: Monochrome Maker / listing ↗
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Frequently asked questions

Is the IWC Big Pilot's Watch Perpetual Calendar Top Gun Ceratanium (IW503604) nickel-free?

Yes. Nothing nickel-bearing touches the skin: a black titanium composite (ceratanium) case with a sapphire caseback, plus a non-steel crown and bracelet and clasp. The Wristwatch Field Guide marks it nickel-free for whole-watch skin contact. If your allergy is severe, confirm the contact points with the maker.

What is the case material of the IWC Big Pilot's Watch Perpetual Calendar Top Gun Ceratanium (IW503604)?

The IWC Big Pilot's Watch Perpetual Calendar Top Gun Ceratanium (IW503604) has a black titanium composite (ceratanium) case with a sapphire caseback. This is confirmed against the maker spec.

What size is the IWC Big Pilot's Watch Perpetual Calendar Top Gun Ceratanium (IW503604)?

It is 46.2 mm in diameter, 15.4 mm thick, and water resistant to 60 m.

How much does the IWC Big Pilot's Watch Perpetual Calendar Top Gun Ceratanium (IW503604) cost, and is it available?

It is current-production and lists from $54,760.

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