Well,

Sep 12, 2022,18:11 PM
 

Enthusiasts will agree that the dial color was missing, while collectors will find the date window interesting.
















I just picture the design meeting where they said: “Let’s create the heaviest pilot watch we can come up with.” And everyone goes “Great idea”.

It could be called big daddy or heavy metal pilot. Can be used to trim a plane easily….

Cheers,

C.

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My journey from enthusiast to collector - part II

 
 By: xxcesar : September 12th, 2022-17:48
Based on my recent post, thought I should keep you up to date… ...  

Well,

 
 By: xxcesar : September 12th, 2022-18:11
Enthusiasts will agree that the dial color was missing, while collectors will find the date window interesting. I just picture the design meeting where they said: “Let’s create the heaviest pilot watch we can come up with.” And everyone goes “Great idea”....  

Engineering-oriented design

 
 By: cazalea : September 12th, 2022-18:29
I wonder if you see your self more as an artist or an engineer (or aspiring to one or the other). See my recent post on dials of IWC HERE I could live with a boxful like that, quite easily. Mike

Makes me miss my IWC Top Gun Doppel-chrono!

 
 By: patrick_y : September 13th, 2022-23:49
I haven't worn my IWC watch in months! It's been sitting at the bank.