IWC Big Pilot Le Petit Prince'

About this reference

The IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Edition “Le Petit Prince” reference IW501002 was introduced in 2017 as a core collection model and remains in production. Collectors prioritize this reference for its 46.2mm stainless steel case and the signature midnight blue sunray-brushed dial, which distinguishes the "Le Petit Prince" sub-series from standard black-dialed heritage models. It is powered by the IWC-manufactured caliber 52110, an automatic movement featuring a Pellaton winding system and a seven-day power reserve indicated at the 3 o'clock position. The case includes a soft-iron inner shell for magnetic field protection and a screw-down crown providing 6 bar of water resistance. On the secondary market, this reference typically trades between $8,500 and $10,500 depending on condition and completeness. A notable production detail is the caseback engraving, which depicts the Little Prince character from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s novella.