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WTB - IWC Big Pilot 5002
- Thread starter x3mblack
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Your best bet is to look out for stocks with Visiotime.
Visiotime.com
Else go to thepurist or Timezone......
Finding the discon-ed 2002/3 model is tough. Else get the 2006 model. Better engine - still the in-house IWC 51110 caliber & Pellaton winding system, but the beat rate has been modifies from 18,000 vibrations per hour to 21,600. New balance wheel using inertia screws rather than external regulator. I agree that the facelift and riveted strap lost the vintage pilot watch appeal for most, but nevertheless it will still be iconic.
Note that the secondary price of the 2002/3 model, assuming NIB, was about $15K, from the then-listed price of $21.5K. I'd think the 2006 model is retailing $21.9K, but will be transacted at a smaller discount, owing to Richmont reducing the retail discount now.
Good luck & Cheers.
x3mblack
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Hi,
Thanks for the advice. I can get the BP 5004 at about $15k+ but I don't really fancy the facelift. The power reserve looks ok but missing the 9 o'clock and no silver trim around the date window makes it looks weird.
Been checking passions and visiotime web site every 2-3 hrs :screwedu:
x3mblack is referring to the model (5002) shown in the top picture.TheNew7 said:
Main physical differences:
(1) sub-dial
(2) date-dial
(3) 9-marker and numerical fonts
(4) strap
(5) position of navigator sign at 12.00
(6) "Swiss Made"
Not true lah. Quite an eye catcher, IMO. Nowadays watch face above 46mm quite common. JLC's Master Compressor Geographic World Extreme is 46.5mm, PAM 127 and 217 are both 47mm, Omega Railmaster has a 49mm version......TheNew7 said:
x3mblack
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TheNew7;176523 said:
You may want to consider the IWC 5001. Its also a 8.5 days power reserve. Same movement as the big pilot but the casing is more refined and feels smaller than the big pilot. In my opinion, its too big for me too but i'm looking at buying for keep/collection sake. The old face 5002 is already discontinued.
With regards to your Big Pilot, do you have the complete paper and box? Does your serial number start with 314XXXX?
x3mblack
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Serial number starting 314 XXXX has the high beat movement - 3kHz versus 2.5kHz. The faster/high beat movement address an erratic movement problem when the watch reserves reach 1-2 days. But it is not observed on every watch.
There is a used 5002 on sale at the purist......
http://www.thepurist.com/
