About Horando

For this watch test of the IWC Replica Big Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire, I worked with Horando again. The online portal is the place to go in German-speaking countries if you want to buy luxury watches quickly and safely. At Horando you will find watches from the brands Audemars Piguet, Breitling, Omega, Hublot, Rolex, Panerai, Tag Heuer, Tudor and IWC, among others. Horando is also an official concessionaire and authorized dealer for the brands Alpina, Frederique Constant Geneve and U-BOAT Italo Fontana.

All watches are originals. Manufacturer guarantees, certificates and original packaging are always included, if available. International delivery is via insured valuables shipping. If you value personal contact, you can also pick up your watch from the collection lounge in Bamberg. If you want to sell your watch, however, Horando will buy it and certify it.

All important links to the IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire and the online shop can be found at the end of this article.

Pilot’s watches – a core competency of IWC

IWC and pilot’s watches – two terms that are inseparably linked. The International Watch Company, founded in 1868 and based in Schaffhausen, has been producing high-quality pilot’s watches in the luxury segment since the early 20th century. Since the takeover by the luxury goods group Richemont (A. Lange & Söhne, Panerai) and the associated resurgence, pilot’s watches have been part of the core of the model range. The demand for the highest quality and performance has not changed in the last 153 years, even if the pilots who wear the watches are different today. The exclusive timepieces can regularly be seen on the wrist of Lewis Hamilton. His Formula 1 team Mercedes AMG is sponsored by IWC.

Minimalism and functionality characterize the Automatic Spitfire pilot line, which includes some of the most popular models from IWC Schaffhausen. It is named after the legendary Spitfire propeller plane, which was built around the same time as IWC’s Mark 11. The puristic design of the Automatic Spitfire models was inspired by the navigation watch.

Since its launch in 2003, IWC has repeatedly given its pilot watch collection thorough revisions in order to set new standards, especially in terms of technology. The new in-house caliber 32110 is being used for the first time in the current generation. It is also worth taking a closer look at the pilot. The model with the reference number IW326803 is now in the watch test!