IWC Big Pilot Perpetual Calendar Lewis Hamilton

amanico · 2019-11-29T07:26:23Z

Explore the IWC Big Pilot Perpetual Calendar Lewis Hamilton, a 100-piece limited edition. Discover its black ceramic case, burgundy dial, and community reactions.

amanico introduces the IWC Big Pilot Perpetual Calendar Lewis Hamilton, a limited edition of 100 pieces, sparking a lively debate among collectors. This article delves into the design choices and community reactions to this distinctive collaboration, highlighting its unique aesthetic and technical prowess. Readers will gain insight into how this specific reference stands within the broader IWC Big Pilot lineage.

I have just received this news in my mails. IWC is launching a Big Pilot Perpetual Calendar, with Lewis Hamilton's collaboration, for the design.

Here you have a 46, 5 mm big, 15, 9 mm black ceramic case, with a burgundy dial, gold plated hands, and rose gold case back ring ( see through case back ) rotor and crown.

The movement is well know, a 7 Days " Pellaton " automatic calibre.

For sure it will not be everybody's taste.

I quite like the idea of the textile strap, matching with the dial.

What do you think?

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The Lewis Hamilton Perpetual Calendar was initially conceived as a unique piece before its limited edition release.
Some collectors express concern that IWC's design direction, particularly with collaborations, prioritizes volume and profit over traditional 'back to the roots' aesthetics, reminiscent of the Blümlein era.
A Perpetual Calendar complication is considered by some to be incongruous with the utilitarian nature of a pilot's watch, especially within the Big Pilot line.
The combination of a black ceramic case, burgundy dial, and rose gold accents is perceived by some as 'too much' or overly loud, though computer-generated images might exaggerate color intensity.
The textile strap, matching the burgundy dial, is a design element that resonated positively with the original author.
A related IWC Big Pilot's Watch Perpetual Calendar reference (IW503003) and a Pilot's Chronograph (IW389005) were also released in collaboration with Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport, indicating a pattern of F1-themed collaborations.

The Discussion

Nov 29, 2019

Dislike buttons, to be clear. M4

India Whiskey Charlie

Nov 29, 2019

This might be the worst iteration of the many BP's they've had.

sebks

Nov 29, 2019

would go so well with my favorite car 🤮

Watchonthewrist

Nov 29, 2019

Its Just a bit to big imho

MTR

Nov 29, 2019

... new and interesting. In combination with the size the watch shouts loudly. And with this golden crown it ... blares. Best Thomas

Costa (aka Connie)

Nov 29, 2019

Sorry. I guess I have bad taste. I love my Big Pilot Petit Prince.

IWC Big Pilot Perpetual Calendar Lewis Hamilton

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