Since 1868 Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has been creating masterpieces of haute horlogerie that combine precision engineering with exclusive design. Over the years, their straightforward, no-nonsense style has appealed to adventurers far and wide—especially pilots.

IWC celebrates both the legendary Tom Cruise movie Top Gun as well as the specialized pilot-training center in Miramar, California, in this robust and rugged pilot's watch.

Whether you're a super-fan of the flick or you simply need a big watch that you can read through your flight helmet, this timepiece will serve you well.

The subdued grey anthracite dial sports luminescent beige hour markers, oversized Arabic numeral minute designations, and an inner hour track in red. There is a date window classically positioned at 6.

Delivering exceptional extended power, the large IWC 51111 self-winding automatic movement gives you an incredible seven-day power reserve with 21,600 vph and 42 jewels. You will conveniently find a power-reserve indicator upon the dial extending between 2 and 4 o'clock.

The rugged ceramic case measures a large 48 mm in diameter and a tall 15 mm in height. It rests upon a new green fabric strap with a prong buckle. 

Turn the piece over to its titanium closed caseback to find the Top Gun movie logo. The oversized winding crown is screwed down and there is a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.

From its durability, expert construction, and true pilot stylings to its celebration of Top Gun and the Miramar training center, this IWC Big Pilot Top Gun Miramar stand out as a unique addition to your collection.

Standout feature(s): Incredible 7-day power reserve; titanium closed caseback with Top Gun logo; rugged ceramic case with oversized winding crown.


Details at a glance:

• Model Reference: IW5019-02
• Case Material: Ceramic / Titanium
• Case Dimensions: 48 mm
• Case Height: 15 mm
• Movement: Self-winding automatic; 21,600 vph; 42 jewels; 7-day power reserve
  
• Caliber: IWC 51111
• Complication(s) / Feature(s): Standard time, date, central seconds, power-reserve indicator
• Dial: Grey anthracite
• Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire
• Winding Crown: Screw-down
• Water-resistance: 60 m / 6 atm
• Band: Green fabric strap
• Clasp: Stainless steel prong buckle
• Country of Origin: Switzerland
• Retail Value: $15,900
• Condition: Pre-owned in overall very good condition; the watch has been tested for all functionalities and accuracy; new OEM fabric strap; there are some scratches on the antireflective crystal’s coating
• Comments: Includes IWC box (not original to this model)