At the end of a long expedition, if I get the chance,

I need a watch that’s going to withstand the rigours of different environments.

IWC Schaffhausen’s Big Pilot has survived some of the harshest terrain on earth, including the humidity of the Darien Gap’s jungle in Central America, the freezing slopes of the Himalayas and the searing 55-degree heat of the Empty Quarter desert.

I like to put my feet up and enjoy a jacuzzi at a nice fivestar resort. On our recent Arabian adventure, our travelling team occasionally broke up the nights in the wilderness with stays at Rotana’s hotels. They provided the perfect oases to unwind and plan the next leg. ≠