About this watch

IWC Big Pilot Le Petit Prince Edition IW500916 An absolute icon of the watch world, the Big Pilot needs little introduction. The version we have here is the updated IW500916, which was released in 2016 and has some important changes over its predecessor. Firstly, it's dial is more reminiscent of the original Big Pilot, with its triangular 12 o'clock index now moving back below the minute track, and the 9 now appearing on the dial, both of which create a more harmonious and balanced look compared to its predecessor. This particular Le Petit Prince version is a personal favourite of this revised lineup, and features the most amazing shade of blue for the dial. Combined with the 46mm Big Pilot brushed case with lovely high-polish bevels, a beautiful Santoni strap with steel deployant, and powered by the Cal. 5111 7 day movement, it's one of the truly great Pilot's watches. This one-owner watch was purchased locally in 2019, and presents in TZ 'Good' condition. Has been worn regularly, and shows some scuffs and scratching, with the most noticeable marks being on the side of the case on the lower left lug, and on the top of the upper right lug. The rest of the case and case back show…