BP = big pilot?

Jun 30, 2012,11:04 AM
 


...at least I assume because you refer to IWC? No Big Pilot experience, but I have had a vintage watch serviced at Schaffhausen, and they did a fantastic job - expertly servicing the movement and leaving all else as-is (as I asked). Cost was somewhat under the $1K mark and took maybe 3-4 months. Tom

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BP Service interval and costs?

 
 By: ocwatching : June 28th, 2012-14:32
Hello all, thought I inquire here to see if anyone had experience with IWC (and BP specifically) service experience and costs? Thanks!

blancpain service

 
 By: cuibono : June 28th, 2012-16:26
my experience with blancpain service was positive. i went through my authorized dealer on the us east coast, and turn around time was something like 6-8 weeks, which was much better than i had expected.... chris

about 2 months

 
 By: 02acs : June 28th, 2012-21:00
And $850 for the flyback chrono. Routine maintenance, no issues with the watch.

BP = big pilot?

 
 By: tee530 : June 30th, 2012-11:04
...at least I assume because you refer to IWC? No Big Pilot experience, but I have had a vintage watch serviced at Schaffhausen, and they did a fantastic job - expertly servicing the movement and leaving all else as-is (as I asked). Cost was somewhat unde... 

Yes...I guess I should have been more clear

 
 By: ocwatching : June 30th, 2012-12:25
Big Pilot! Thanks for the info!

My 5004 has needed work twice since purchased in 2006...

 
 By: docfink : June 30th, 2012-17:46
...The first time it stopped winding when on the wrist, but could be wound manually. That was fixed under warranty. About one year ago it stopped winding completely. It cost $815 for a servicing and a change to the crown/stem (maybe that's what's new on t... 

Thanks..very informative..

 
 By: ocwatching : July 4th, 2012-17:33
its just funny that the lack of accuracy is well accepted in the IWC group...