India Whiskey Charlie[IWC Moderator]
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IWC - 501007 - Big Pilot Tribute to 5002 aka Safari
Jul 29, 2020,10:48 AM
Only 100 were produced late 2017 through early 2018. If you have one, post yours:
Original 500201 vs. 501007:
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Just what was written in articles from IWC's press releases:
By: India Whiskey Charlie : July 29th, 2020-11:28
monochrome-watches.com " When Chris Granger-Herr, the CEO of IWC, posted a photo of himself wearing the prototype for this updated version of the original 5002-generation Big Pilot in matte titanium while on his African Safari, collectors took notice....
Very, very cool - thank you for that 😊👍
By: ChristianDK : July 29th, 2020-12:14
I’m sure the Ti is more easy to wear. Even if I’ve had mine since 2005 I have to admit it new saw much wrist time except around the house. It’s still a cool piece though and I saved for it for years. It was all I ever wanted at that time. I think that’s w...
Great post and what a cool story. Thank you for the reminder.
By: ChristianDK : July 29th, 2020-12:28
I also discovered it when it came out. It took me more than two years of saving up. I remember collecting all the cool ADs of it. I have a box lying somewhere. I was obsessed with getting that was at that time I started reading timezone and the purists. ...
This is great!
By: traineract : July 31st, 2020-03:31
Love the big pilot!