IWC Big Pilot's Heritage Watch
Over 75 years ago in 1940, IWC unveiled its large 52 T.S.C calibre observer's watch (Tirette Seconde Centrale) designed for the military. The design and sheer size of the piece inspired the Schaffhausen brand to produce two versions of the Big Pilot's Heritage Watch. The pair come in a 55 or 48mm sandblasted titanium case fuelled by a manual wind movement: the XXL model has a 98300 calibre and the supercharged 59215 calibre provides a 192-hour power reserve on the "small" version. The black dial on this limited edition (1000 available) features markers (minute track, Arabic hour numerals, triangular marker at 12) in beige Super-LumiNova?. Unlike its big brother, it also features the date and power reserve indicator in addition to the hours and minutes in the centre tracked by blue propeller-shaped hands and the small seconds at 6. Price upon request. Sharmila Bertin

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Finally got my 3rd Year Sticker
Taking a little drive to Clearwater shortly

Tried on RO and ROC
Was able to try on the new Royal Oak and Royal Oak Chronograph this weekend. All I can say is wow! The RO was very impressive. I love the depth of the dial and the way the color changes in different lighting. The size of the watch is perfect and the finish is superb. I really think this is going to be my next watch. I thought the blue faced yachtmaster was next for me but now I'm torn. The ROC was nice but the dial didn't seem to have the same texture that was present on the RO.Onto the pics:

SD from 2003 and water
All,I have a SD from 2003 that is in my regular rotation. I'm heading out on spring break and was planning on taking it along. I'm not planning on diving, just swimming and fishing in the ocean. I've never had the watch serviced and it keep perfect time. I searched the forum and it looks like I should be concerned about the gaskets being dried out and it might leak. I don't have time to pressure test it before leaving for the trip. What are your thoughts about swimming with it?TIA