I really really like this in concept

Apr 08, 2021,10:41 AM
 

Design aesthetics and pricing aside, I love this. My issue with the normal Big Pilot was always that it looked tough but really wasn't. Finally we have a tough case, real water resistance, tough movement, etc. so the content has caught up with the image.

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IWC UNVEILS BIG PILOT’S WATCH SHOCK ABSORBER XPL

 
 By: India Whiskey Charlie : April 8th, 2021-09:07
Schaffhausen, 7th April 2021 – IWC Schaffhausen has presented the Big Pilot's Watch Shock Absorber XPL at the digital Watches and Wonders exhibition, the first watch to feature the brand’s patented new shock absorber system. Developed over eight years, th...  

It’s certainly a fascinating watch ...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : April 8th, 2021-09:16
From IWC and points to a new and interesting design direction. Well done IWC.

Finally something entirely fresh

 
 By: VinnieD : April 8th, 2021-09:27
Great to see, I would be keen to try that one on I wonder - should a manual-wound watch not be much sturdier in the case of shocks?

This watch looks like a G-Shock to me 😕

 
 By: Makilla : April 8th, 2021-10:34
I know some might like it or think it’s totally new/fresh but I totally disagree. Creating something like this is absolutely non sense. If someone needs an outdoor recreational watch then there are tons of cheap well made pieces that would actually serve ... 

LOL! All valid and good points.

 
 By: India Whiskey Charlie : April 8th, 2021-10:39

I really really like this in concept

 
 By: Fastwong : April 8th, 2021-10:41
Design aesthetics and pricing aside, I love this. My issue with the normal Big Pilot was always that it looked tough but really wasn't. Finally we have a tough case, real water resistance, tough movement, etc. so the content has caught up with the image.

Technically

 
 By: eklektik : April 8th, 2021-13:30
I would love to see what is left of the watch after a 30,000 G shock... Does the watch still tick? The first technical pilot watch by IWC for a while if I am not mistaken. Best, E.

Good dial...

 
 By: Mostel : April 8th, 2021-15:35
Terrible otherwise?

An CHF 80k Tribute to the Casio G-Shock 🤣🥲

 
 By: Fat Bastard : April 9th, 2021-02:24
Well done IWC ! Not to mention the super duper ceratanium alloy (see my previous post), this is laughable !

IWC next move...

 
 By: Fat Bastard : April 9th, 2021-02:47
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interesting. I will give it a chance

 
 By: ChristianDK : April 9th, 2021-03:28
Its good to see they are at least trying to come up with something new and interesting. I dont think the onion crown suits it well. thank you for sharing, Viken!

Reminds me of the GO impact Senator.

 
 By: roundel : April 15th, 2021-08:56
Not a fan.

LOL!

 
 By: India Whiskey Charlie : April 15th, 2021-11:58
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That’s the one!

 
 By: roundel : April 15th, 2021-15:57
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