For the digital edition of Watches & Wonders 2021, IWC released its Big Pilot's in unique sand-coloured ceramic cases. Although now we've seen the watch in green and white ceramic cases, in 2021, it was the first time IWC used coloured ceramic on a Big Pilot's watch. This distinctive and quite appealing colour palette called - Mojave Desert - looked to the flight suits of Navy pilots and the desert around the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake for inspiration. Our verdict? This Big Pilot's Watch Top Gun Edition -Mojave Desert - is an elegant-looking performance instrument with immense street cred.

This IWC doesn't require much effort to look like a tool watch that means business, with the scratch-resistant ceramic case having a fine matte finish. The understated colour palette, however, screams quiet luxury and induces a sense of refined style, while the rubber strap layered with fabric balances form with function. Also, with the addition of the brown dial high in luminescence, the watch further plays on a minimalist charm without losing its ergonomic character.

At Second Movement, the pre-owned division of Ethos Watches, we adhere to a rigorous verification process where expert watchmakers carefully inspect every watch to certify its authenticity, ensuring it is not counterfeit. We also go to the maximum extent possible to ensure that the timepiece is not a stolen property and that all duties are paid. However, in the absence of any central database, a 100% verification is unlikely for any pre-owned entity in India. Nevertheless, we can still provide a provenance guarantee for watches purchased from Ethos.