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 titanium composite (ceratanium) ceramized titanium case, finished with ceramicized, matte black. It is priced well above the $1,750 median for the category. Nothing touching the skin is nickel-bearing steel, verified across the case, caseback and bracelet.
- Type
- Pilot
- Case diameter
- 46.2 mm
- Thickness
- 15.4 mm
- Origin
- Switzerland
- Movement
- Automatic perpetual calendar (Pellaton winding)
- Caliber
- IWC 52615
- Power reserve
- 168 h
- Complications
- Perpetual calendar, Power reserve
- Colour
- Black
- Surface treatment
- Ceramicized, matte black
- Caseback
- Sapphire
- Nickel-free
- Yes
- Bracelet / strap
- Ceratanium bracelet
- Crystal
- Sapphire, AR coated
- Display back
- Yes
- Dial
- Matte black
- Dial colours
- Black
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Availability
- Offered
- Status
- Limited (150 per year)
- Not published
- Reference, Lug-to-lug, Weight, Hardness, Construction, Matching bracelet
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Is the IWC Big Pilot's Watch Perpetual Calendar Top Gun Ceratanium (IW503604) nickel-free?
Yes. Nothing nickel-bearing touches the skin: a titanium composite (ceratanium) ceramized titanium 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 titanium composite (ceratanium) ceramized titanium 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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