IWC Pilot's Watch Mark XVI Box giving it an outstanding wrist

giving it an outstanding wrist presence

and there's no denying that certain brands do them exceptionally well—nor can we deny the importance that they once held in certain industries or fields

a time when sport diving was just coming into its own and big manufactures like Rolex and Blancpain were beginning to produce watches that would become the cornerstones of the dive watch world

we have only come across a few worthy examples

black-painted indices and a matching pencil handset

IWC Pilot's Watch Mark XVI Box giving it an outstanding wristThe IWC Pilot's Watch can trace its history back to the oversized timepieces produced for military aviators in 1940. These enormous pieces were originally designed for maximum legibility in a cockpit setting, and believe it or not were meant to be worn on the pilot's thigh! Today, the Pilot's line is perhaps IWC's most identifiable collection, featuring a variety of case and dial configurations suited for any taste provided your wrist can handle the