IWC - 501007 - Big Pilot Tribute to 5002 aka Safari
Only 100 were produced late 2017 through early 2018. If you have one, post yours: Original 500201 vs. 501007: ...
Of the last pic, the one to the left,
If it looks “broken in,” then I don’t have to care too much going forward!!!! I would baby the one to the right!!
Very interesting piece? I didn’t know it.
I had e the 5002 but I really think this one is interesting. Is there a special story to it?
Just what was written in articles from IWC's press releases:
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 😊👍
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...
I too have an emotional attachment to my 5002...
You probably don't remember my short story from a few months ago here: www.watchprosite.com
Great post and what a cool story. Thank you for the reminder.
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. ...
