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IWC Schaffhausen Iw329602 Big Pilots Watch Perpetual Calendar ProsetvsZelos Eagle 2

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IWC Schaffhausen Iw329602 Big Pilots Watch Perpetual Calendar Proset

Owners and reviewers widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw329602 Big Pilots Watch Perpetual Calendar Proset for its innovative crown-operated perpetual calendar adjustment, which allows for both forward and backward setting and eliminates the need for corrector buttons. The 42mm case size is noted as more wearable than previous Big Pilot models, and the Bordeaux and gold color scheme is described as striking by some. However, opinions are divided on the dial's legibility, with some finding the maroon and gold combination busy and others appreciating the complications. Some owners find the watch too large for wrists under 7 inches, with lug overhang being a concern, and a few commenters dislike the appearance of the moon phase indicators. The watch has 100m water resistance and a 60-hour power reserve.

Zelos Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Iw329602 Big Pilots Watch Perpetual Calendar Proset42mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
Iw329602 Big Pilots Watch Perpetual Calendar Proset60h
Eagle 240h
Water Resistance
Iw329602 Big Pilots Watch Perpetual Calendar Proset100m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
Iw329602 Big Pilots Watch Perpetual Calendar Proset$41,600
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Ceramic
Titanium
Finish
18 ct 5N gold
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Anthracite
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
82665
La Joux-Perret G100
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
34
25
Complications
Perpetual Calendar
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$41,600
$899
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