For the digital edition of Watches & Wonders 2021, IWC released its Big Pilot's in unique sand-coloured ceramic cases. Although now we've seen the watch in green and white ceramic cases, in 2021, it was the first time IWC used coloured ceramic on a Big Pilot's watch. This distinctive and quite appealing colour palette called - Mojave Desert - looked to the flight suits of Navy pilots and the desert around the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake for inspiration. Our verdict? This Big Pilot's Watch Top Gun Edition -Mojave Desert - is an elegant-looking performance instrument with immense street cred.
This IWC doesn't require much effort to look like a tool watch that means business, with the scratches-resistant ceramic case having a fine matte finish. The understated colour palette, however, screams quiet luxury and induces a sense of refined style, while the rubber strap layered with fabric balances form with function. Also, with the addition of the brown dial with high luminescence, the watch further plays on a minimalist charm without losing its ergonomic character.