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IWC Big Pilot's Watch 43 vs IWC Big Pilot's Watch 46

IWC Big Pilot's Watch 43
IWC Big Pilot's Watch 43
IW329301
IWC Big Pilot's Watch 46
IWC Big Pilot's Watch 46
IW501001

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IWC IW329301IWC IW501001
ModelBig Pilot's Watch 43Big Pilot's Watch 46
CaliberIWC Cal. 82100 -- in-house automatic, 28,800bph, 60h PR, 30j; Pellaton winding system, soft iron anti-magnetic cage; IWC Big Pilot workhorse caliberIWC Cal. 51111 -- in-house automatic, 21,600bph, 168h (7-day) PR, 42j; used in Big Pilot 46; twin barrels, Pellaton winding; IWC flagship hand-finished movement
Case size43mm46.2mm
Lug-to-lug52mm55mm
Years produced2021–present2002–2021
Brand tierluxuryluxury
Eramodernneo-vintage
Movement tierUnclassified movementUnclassified movement
Market median (excellent / full-set)n/an/a
Typical rangen/an/a
Confidencelowlow
Categoriespilot, sportpilot, sport
Editorialyesyes
Typical price (2026)$8,000 – $11,000n/a

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