Wear a smartwatch with your IWC Big Pilot | Smartlet
Wear a smartwatch
with your IWC Big Pilot
The Big Pilot traces its lineage to the Beobachtungsuhren — the observer's watches issued to navigators in the 1940s. Large onion crown for gloved operation, cathedral hands coated in Super-LumiNova, Arabic numerals legible at arm's length in low visibility. The Cal. 51111 delivers 168 hours of power reserve — a genuine engineering statement, not a specification exercise. Every element on the dial earns its place. Smartlet adds data capability without changing the instrument.
Covered references
| Reference | Smartlet | Lug width | Case | Case material | Dial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IW502802 | Compatible | 22mm | 41mm | 18K Red Gold | Blue |
| IW510301 | Compatible | 22mm | 41mm | Titanio | Brown |
| IW5002-01 | Compatible | 22mm | 41mm | Stainless Steel | Black |
| IW5004-01 | Compatible | 22mm | 41mm | Stainless Steel | Black |
| IW5004-07 | Compatible | 22mm | 41mm | Stainless Steel | Blue |
| IW500901 | Compatible | 22mm | 41mm | Stainless Steel | Black |
| IW500912 | Compatible | 22mm | 41mm | Stainless Steel | Blue |
| IW501001 | Compatible | 22mm | 41mm | Stainless Steel | Black |
| IW501002 | Compatible | 22mm | 41mm | Stainless Steel | Blue |
| IW501004 | Compatible | 22mm | 41mm | Stainless Steel | Blue |
| IW501001 | Compatible | 22mm | 41mm | Stainless Steel | Black |
| IW501002 | Compatible | 22mm | 41mm | Stainless Steel | Blue |
| IW503801 | Compatible | 22mm | 41mm | Stainless Steel | Black |
| IW501012 | Compatible | 22mm | 41mm | Ceramic Black | Black |
| IW329301 | Compatible | 21 mm | 41mm | Stainless Steel | Black |
| IW329301 | Compatible | 21 mm | 41mm | Stainless Steel | Black |
| IW329303 | Compatible | 21 mm | 41mm | Stainless Steel | Blue |
The IWC Big Pilot uses 21mm and 22mm lug widths on the 43mm and 46mm references — natively supported by Smartlet. The rare 48mm original (IW510401) uses 26mm lugs, outside Smartlet's native 18mm to 24mm range.
Smartwatches to pair with your IWC Big Pilot
All smartwatches below can be worn simultaneously with your IWC Big Pilot via Smartlet One.
Other IWC models
All IWC models below are also compatible with Smartlet One.
Similar models from other brands
Watch lovers who own a IWC Big Pilot also pair Smartlet with these models.
Frequently asked
Does Smartlet work with the IWC Big Pilot?
Yes — for all 43mm and 46mm references. These use 21mm or 22mm lugs, natively supported. The 48mm IW510401 uses 26mm lugs — outside the native range.
Which IWC Big Pilot references are compatible?
IW5002, IW5004, IW500901, IW501001, IW501012, IW503801 series at 22mm, and IW329301/IW329303 at 21mm are all compatible. Only the 48mm IW510401 at 26mm falls outside the native range.
Does Smartlet affect the Big Pilot 168-hour power reserve?
No. Smartlet attaches via the spring-bar slots only. The Cal. 51111 movement and its power reserve mechanism are completely unaffected.
Where can I buy Smartlet One for the IWC Big Pilot?
Smartlet One is available at smartlet.io in Classic, Shadow, and Titanium. All finishes are compatible with IWC Big Pilot references at 21mm and 22mm lug widths.