IXC Big Pilot is an exclusive watch made for pilots and aircrews. These watches are very durable and reliable. There in a very informative review of this product at the following link: http://www.iwc.com
IWC Big Pilot watches are produced in Switzerland. The Swiss have been manufacturing fine watches for centuries. It should be a very well made watch which will last for years of service.
I think you need to bring it to a jewelry or watch repair store to repair your IWC big pilot watch, or you can search how to fix it yourself, but I think it will be a lot trouble.
You can get IWC pilot items at iwcpilotinc dot com. They have all their items for sale in wholesale prices for the general public. Visit them to learn more.
IWC pilot is a well known branded watch manufacturer which make aviator style watch to sell. These can be found to buy on websites such as www.jomashop.com.
The only way to be sure is to take it to a watch repair shop.
He has a few but he most commonly wears a IWC Big Pilot, I've also seen him wear a Panerai 217, Rolex Sea Dweller Deep Sea, and a Cartier Santos Chrono. He has very good taste in watches :)
The cheapest version of this watch series is probably the IW5002. Even though it is the cheapest it still costs proud 7000 dollar which might be cheap for a high quality watch.
Think it means Good Luck
I believe that IWC stands for International Whaling Commission.
I've heard really great things about IWC watches and the reviews on them are really great! This would definitely be a good gift to give to someone like you husband.
Dustin Ardine has: Played himself in "IWC: Revengeance" in 2003. Played himself in "IWC: Super Indy II" in 2003. Played himself in "IWC: Big Butler Fair" in 2004. Performed in "War of the Worlds" in 2005. Played Darrin in "Day of the Ax" in 2007.
I do know that IWC does give decent wholesale discounts these days compared to the past. Their jewelry is great and of good quality. Nicely done by a great company.