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

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

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IWC IW501001IWC IW329301
ModelBig Pilot's Watch 46Big Pilot's Watch 43
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 movementIWC Cal. 82100 -- in-house automatic, 28,800bph, 60h PR, 30j; Pellaton winding system, soft iron anti-magnetic cage; IWC Big Pilot workhorse caliber
Case size46.2mm43mm
Lug-to-lug55mm52mm
Years produced2002–20212021–present
Brand tierluxuryluxury
Eraneo-vintagemodern
Movement tierUnclassified movementUnclassified movement
Market median (excellent / full-set)n/an/a
Typical rangen/an/a
Confidencelowlow
Categoriespilot, sportpilot, sport
Editorialyesyes
Typical price (2026)n/a$8,000 – $11,000

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