IWC Big Pilot: Dark history?

[dannyp]

I'd always loved the design of the IWC pilot watches. In fact, I own one, a Mk XVI, that traces its roots back to the watches supplied to the RAF during WWII. I'd always loved the Big Pilot design, too. Then, I learned a little more about it...

It seems that this series pays tribute to another military pilot watch, but one only supplied to the Luftwaffe. That IWC supplied any paying customer during WWII is what it is, but why bring back one designed for the Nazis?!?! Am I the only one who has a problem with that and would decline to buy said watch as a result (if it fit me in the first place, lol)?

https://www.watchtime.com/featured/f...-pilots-watch/