IWC IW500422 Big Pilot Antoine de Saint Exupery SS Brown Dial

The IWC Big Pilot Antoine de Saint Exupery Limited Edition IW500422 is a commanding tribute to aviation and literary heritage, released in 2009 in a strictly limited run of 1,149 pieces. Encased in robust stainless steel, its 46 mm diameter and 16 mm thickness deliver a bold wrist presence that remains surprisingly wearable. At its heart beats IWC’s in‑house Calibre 51111, an automatic movement with the legendary 7‑day (168‑hour) power reserve and Pellaton winding system, housed within a soft‑iron inner cage for enhanced magnetic resistance. The rich tobacco brown dial features a date aperture at 6 o’clock and a guilloche power‑reserve subdial at 3 o’clock, both elegantly framed by luminous Arabic and baton markers. The calfskin strap, evocative of vintage pilot seatbelts, complements the dial while the oversized onion crown ensures intuitive handling. With its embossed Antoine de Saint‑Exupéry portrait on the caseback and limited‑edition status, this piece resonates deeply with collectors who value narrative, technical substance, and rarity in equal measure. Like New with IWC box and undated papers.