IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Tourbillon Markus Bühler 43 mm Platinum Black Dial

The Big Pilot’s Watch Tourbillon Markus Bühler in 43 mm platinum is one of the most coveted haute-horology pieces ever produced by IWC—born from the visionary engineering of Markus Bühler himself. Originally conceived as a watchmaking competition project in 2003, the design has evolved into an ultra-limited masterpiece defined by its unmistakable turbine-inspired tourbillon.

The case, rendered in solid 950 platinum, delivers exceptional weight, sheen, and structural purity. The deep black dial is styled with IWC’s signature aviation layout – oversized Arabic numerals, a clean instrument aesthetic, and optimal legibility—while the mesmerising flying tourbillon rotates beneath a sculpted turbine cage, symbolizing both aeronautical performance and mechanical virtuosity.

Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating ensures clarity across the entire display. The watch is paired with a refined black leather strap, completing the austere, technical, and elevated presence that defines the Big Pilot lineage.

Inside lies an IWC manufacture movement integrating a high-precision tourbillon and modern escapement architecture. This is not just a pilot’s watch—it is a horological statement piece that merges aviation heritage with hand-finished haute complication craftsmanship.