IWC Big Pilot's Watch 5009-06 "Father" Luxury Watch Review

http://www.thewatchbox.com/watches/iwc The IWC Big Pilot's Watch 5009-06 "Father" is a 46mm stainless steel monument to more than paternal rites; it's a standout among the legendary IWC Big Pilot models. Launched solely for the 2012 models year and generally available exclusively as a pair with the Mark XVI Spitfire "Son" model, the IWC Big Pilot's Watch 5009-06 can be purchased from thewatchbox.com as a single item for those who prefer to "fly solo." At 46mm in diameter and 56mm lug-to-lug, the IWC Big Pilot's Watch 5009-06 lives up to its name. A spectacular dial with rhodium-plated metallic sunburst motif dominates the aesthetic of this special edition. The use of rhodium - generally reserved for movement components - on a dial creates a dramatic visual statement. Its blinding luster in direct light has the power and presence to make even diamond-studded gold Hublot Big Bangs pale by comparison. A power reserve gauge allows the wearer to monitor the state of the Big Pilot "Father's" 168-hour (seven day) power reserve, and the contrasting black date disc at six o'clock provides a convenient point of reference when writing letters or emails. IWC released the first "Father and Son" pilot's watch models in 2008 for its 140th anniversary jubilee. 2012 marked the Schaffhausen watchmaker's last official "year of the pilot's watch," and this IWC Big Pilot's Watch 5009 took up the mantle of fatherhood. Although not a numbered limited edition, the model's production rate was low