Big Pilot Big Problem
To date I've had 4 Big Pilots and have a serious love/hate relationship with them. I love them because I find them gorgeous and iconic. I hate them because on any given day I find the proportions absolutely absurd. Below is my latest. Most of the time I'l...
I want a IWC big pilot
There is one in the CM that has caught my attention. I never liked the crown, but lately it has grown on me. Did you always like it? Seems like it’s way easy to wind though, there is just something about it, maybe too big in pictures?? Nice collection
There’s a solution for this.
If you like the design of the Big Pilot but find it too unwieldy, try getting an IWC UTC 3251 from the late 90’s / early 2000’s. It’s got a lot of the same visual elements, in a 39mm x 12.5mm package that’s a joy to wear. Useful complication, too. ...
I know the watch well
My buddy John had one when I first got into watches and wanted one badly. This is way before I'd ever think I'd own a multi-thousand dollar watch... especially on a strap which would not last a lifetime. I look back fondly on my innocence! TBH I'm not in ...
I've never tried one on but I like the latest iterations
The Mojave, Heritage & Bronze all have elements I appreciate but the 46mm size is a problem, I recently bought a 44mm Panerai which is probably my threshold but I'll need to try one a Big Pilot to really know for sure, perhaps the natural darkening of...
Don't forget the 43 mm "not so big" Big Pilot if you are trying them on...
www.iwc.com I think this size could suit most people who find the 46 too big and bulky... ...
I don‘t thinks so! It is very nicely proportioned and executed! One of my favs from the Fliegers…
However, given your pics, you can wear the 46mm watch well! 👍🏻
I am with Markus here. I think the 43 mm with the black dial is near perfect...👍
That said, it would have been even nearer to perfection if it had a manual movement with a lengthy power reserve.
Fantastic collection!
I had the BP transitional. Gave it up for most of my camera gear. I got 12 years of excellent use out my Nikon but still miss that watch. I now have the BP 42 which is better proportioned so I’m happy now. 😊
I love the BP
I have had a few…I and others think it looks good on me…but, I cannot get the comfort level that I want…they are so cool…yours looks awesome…I may revisit another time…they are just so cool…
I really like them too.
I just gifted my son in law my 5002 as him and my daughter gifted me with my 2nd grandchild. I still have the “Safari” variant and the BP 43. ...
I guess no size issue with the…
Paul Gerber and the Chrono Felix TS 😁 You have quite a collection 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
The 5002 in your first pic truly looks awesome on you 💪🏽
I have the modern iteration which gets a lot of wrist time, but I can understand your feelings on how big it seems sometimes. Still, the charm of your 5002 and other pilots is next level.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I was about to write that there is even worse, in terms of size...
Such as the Grandfather of yours... Its size is part of the concept, such as it is the case with Panerai.... Enjoy, mon ami. Nicolas ...
OG and Miramar.
My wife really likes my Big Pilots. She would be very upset if one departed. ...
Love the Miramar... which is only 15 minute drive from my house.
That's a great wife you have!