Ready for first IWC watch. But which one?

[toffeesthings]

I guess fate (or providence) has a way to guiding us towards our ideal pieces, one way or another. Well, another five years is up, who knows what design IWC has conjured for the rumoured updated Big Pilot next year! Btw, the 5003 with the turbine second hand is a real beauty as well. Haha, sure thing, coffee's no problem if schedule permits!

[flagship]

Kenneth is top notch..i just bot one rolex from him recently, patience and not pushy. If you have any doubts just throw him with the question. Haha..

[rebbot]

I guess fate (or providence) has a way to guiding us towards our ideal pieces, one way or another. Well, another five years is up, who knows what design IWC has conjured for the rumoured updated Big Pilot next year! Btw, the 5003 with the turbine second hand is a real beauty as well. Haha, sure thing, coffee's no problem if schedule permits!

I love the 5003 but have not had a chance to see it in the metal yet! I know a BP collector in Singapore has it but am sure who it is. There is also the lovely orange BP Perpetual Calendar. I had the chance to put it on in the boutique for 5minutes. Lolz Maybe Arex wants to consider the BP Perpetual Calendar, then we can swop watches once in a while?

[toffeesthings]

I love the 5003 but have not had a chance to see it in the metal yet! I know a BP collector in Singapore has it but am sure who it is. There is also the lovely orange BP Perpetual Calendar. I had the chance to put it on in the boutique for 5minutes. Lolz Maybe Arex wants to consider the BP Perpetual Calendar, then we can swop watches once in a while?

Haha, those are the really elusive iterations of the Big Pilot. IMHO, the numerous sub dials of the Perpetual calendar render it too busy. The 5003 would be perfect, in fact, a clean dial Type A would be even better but I guess that'll make the BP much less distinctive...sigh, I'm actually contemplating letting my 5002 go to get two Glashutte Original Senator Navigators, Type A & B. Dunno if its a good idea?

[problmchylde]

For me.....I would go for the Big pilot........

[urban_11]

I am lucky to have owned the portuguese (white face with blue hands i.e. 5001-07) previously for a while and the BP now. I think both are great watches and would go well with shirts (long or short) and jeans. I am in that attire most of the time and will put on a blazer if necessary.

However from your post, it seems like you have already made up your mind with the BP. Personally I decided to part with the portuguese 7 days as I found it to be a tad too small and am changing my collection to bigger watches which suits me better. However I still miss it every now and then when I need a watch with a classic white dial. My wife loves the portuguese 7 days very much too as it is so classy.

Maybe this will help nudge you to make a decision since you have more or less decided? I have just switched from the original black crocodile strap to the thinner crocodile straps used by the portuguese 7 days and its so much more comfortable and sits better on my wrist. It fits better under the shirt cuffs as well.

got the BP for a while..but feels heavy for me.eventually got a Top Gun instead.

[rebbot]

Haha, those are the really elusive iterations of the Big Pilot. IMHO, the numerous sub dials of the Perpetual calendar render it too busy. The 5003 would be perfect, in fact, a clean dial Type A would be even better but I guess that'll make the BP much less distinctive...sigh, I'm actually contemplating letting my 5002 go to get two Glashutte Original Senator Navigators, Type A & B. Dunno if its a good idea?

I strongly suggest that you re-consider the GO Senator Naigators. I went throught the same phase as you chasing the clean dials. I was even chasing down the original 55mm Wempe and Laco watches. After I got them, I felt I could not connect with them. Somehow or rather they were not as handsome as the IWC BP. Again its a matter of preference but do not go one big round only to realise the existing one is a keeper.

Cheers!

[ARex]

Negative bro rebbot. I think I have to add quite considerably to my budget to get the LE (perp cal yellow marking BP). Love to have it though. How much is it selling for anyway in spore?

Actually, at first I was going to get the pilot chrono 3717-01, then increase my budget for port 7d 5001 and then increase again for BP 5004. It's gonna be though to increase the budget further mate.

In regard to BP 5004 vs 5002, I actually like the numbering in 5004. Dunno why though?Maybe I am new to IWC?
I think I came across quite a similar discussion in regard to the new rolex submariner 116610LN vs the previous version (16610). Most ppl I would say didn't quite like the new design. But, I kinda love every bit of it.

Now, one thing might going to put my plan of getting BP on hold is that bro toffeesthings mentioned about new BP model next year. Googled a bit but didn't seem to find any info. Keen to shed some light here?????

[toffeesthings]

I strongly suggest that you re-consider the GO Senator Naigators. I went throught the same phase as you chasing the clean dials. I was even chasing down the original 55mm Wempe and Laco watches. After I got them, I felt I could not connect with them. Somehow or rather they were not as handsome as the IWC BP. Again its a matter of preference but do not go one big round only to realise the existing one is a keeper.

Cheers!

No Sh*t! I did almost the same thing too, bought and experimented with the 55mm Lacos, traded them off, got 5 IWC small pilots ranging from the XVs to XVIs to UTCs plus small G.O Senator Navigator...but felt that 38-39mm is a tad too small these days. Painfully sold them and got my 5004, then 5002...and now, the vintage 1936...

[rebbot]

No Sh*t! I did almost the same thing too, bought and experimented with the 55mm Lacos, traded them off, got 5 IWC small pilots ranging from the XVs to XVIs to UTCs plus small G.O Senator Navigator...but felt that 38-39mm is a tad too small these days. Painfully sold them and got my 5004, then 5002...and now, the vintage 1936...

I hope we are not cluttering up ARex thread but it seems you have already found what you wanna in a pilot watch i.e. 5002. Lolz The 55mm Wempe is much nicer than the Lacos and they are harder to come by in good condition. I managed to get my hands on one from a private auction when I was staying in AU for a decent price. I wore it for a while and felt stupid with such a huge watch. It was nice though from a history point of view. I would have kept it in a display case if I did not need the funds for other watches.

On a seperate note, I do like the vintage panerais with the older rolex cases and movement. I saw one or two in a private auction before going for around 40K but might regret it if I pull the trigger since I do not have unlimited watch funds to play with.

[toffeesthings]

I hope we are not cluttering up ARex thread but it seems you have already found what you wanna in a pilot watch i.e. 5002. Lolz The 55mm Wempe is much nicer than the Lacos and they are harder to come by in good condition. I managed to get my hands on one from a private auction when I was staying in AU for a decent price. I wore it for a while and felt stupid with such a huge watch. It was nice though from a history point of view. I would have kept it in a display case if I did not need the funds for other watches.

On a seperate note, I do like the vintage panerais with the older rolex cases and movement. I saw one or two in a private auction before going for around 40K but might regret it if I pull the trigger since I do not have unlimited watch funds to play with.

Yeah, looks like we are choking up the thread indeed. Wow, a Wempe, that's a rare find but yeah, have to let go of some to further fund others. Too many watches and too little cash/space...sanity running low also, hehe!

[rebbot]

Negative bro rebbot. I think I have to add quite considerably to my budget to get the LE (perp cal yellow marking BP). Love to have it though. How much is it selling for anyway in spore?

Actually, at first I was going to get the pilot chrono 3717-01, then increase my budget for port 7d 5001 and then increase again for BP 5004. It's gonna be though to increase the budget further mate.

In regard to BP 5004 vs 5002, I actually like the numbering in 5004. Dunno why though?Maybe I am new to IWC?
I think I came across quite a similar discussion in regard to the new rolex submariner 116610LN vs the previous version (16610). Most ppl I would say didn't quite like the new design. But, I kinda love every bit of it.

Now, one thing might going to put my plan of getting BP on hold is that bro toffeesthings mentioned about new BP model next year. Googled a bit but didn't seem to find any info. Keen to shed some light here?????

The LE BP is going for SDG33K I think at the boutique only. Its normal to increase the budget and if you can afford it, just go ahead and get it. Yeah the 5002 vs 5004 is a personal preference since you are not a hardcore collector.

I am not sure of the pending updates for the BP as I do not follow the product lifecycle. Maybe the last update trend is once in five years? My thoughts is prices will keep increasing, the longer you wait, the more expensive it becomes. If you like it, buy it.

Cheers!

[toffeesthings]

Negative bro rebbot. I think I have to add quite considerably to my budget to get the LE (perp cal yellow marking BP). Love to have it though. How much is it selling for anyway in spore?

Actually, at first I was going to get the pilot chrono 3717-01, then increase my budget for port 7d 5001 and then increase again for BP 5004. It's gonna be though to increase the budget further mate.

In regard to BP 5004 vs 5002, I actually like the numbering in 5004. Dunno why though?Maybe I am new to IWC?
I think I came across quite a similar discussion in regard to the new rolex submariner 116610LN vs the previous version (16610). Most ppl I would say didn't quite like the new design. But, I kinda love every bit of it.

Now, one thing might going to put my plan of getting BP on hold is that bro toffeesthings mentioned about new BP model next year. Googled a bit but didn't seem to find any info. Keen to shed some light here?????

Hey Bro Arex,
The updated BP model is merely speculation amongst enthusiasts, don't take it too seriously! If it is the 5004 that reaches out to you, just get it! : )

[turboducky]

Hey Bro Arex,
The updated BP model is merely speculation amongst enthusiasts, don't take it too seriously! If it is the 5004 that reaches out to you, just get it! : )

Nothing beats the 5002 lah, but just too big for my tiny little wrist!

[ARex]

Ok. I am getting ready for the BP 5004-01.

Hunting for the watch!!!!!!

Thanks heap bros!!!