In 2002, IWC took its new automatic movement, changed it to central seconds, and revealed a modern IWC Big Pilot with a distinctive large case size and a modern eight-day power reserve.  In 2006, the Big Pilot was subtly redesigned, with the disappearance of the numeral 9 on the dial and numerals at 2 and 4 o’clock on the dial partially shown. The strap was upgraded from buffalo to alligator and the movement was improved to a faster beat.  This redesigned watch is slightly dressier and more versatile.