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Those reasons might be even more valid today...

Sep 12, 2022,16:57 PM
 

I bought my 5002 back in 2003 when it was first introduced. I wore it very often and regularly and loved every moment of it. Today, while I still love the watch, I seldom wear it and usually for no more than one day at a time. As it turns out, I am a bit less a fan of bigger watches and am wearing mostly 39-42 mm sizes which now feel just right on my wrist.

That said, and if you are still attracted to the Big Pilot, I suggest you try on the newer 43 mm. IWC even has a titanium version which feels quite light even for a 43 mm pilot watch.



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Always a fan

 
By: TeutonicCarFan : September 12th, 2022-01:08
I have wanted a BP, but for me they were too big so I went with pilot chrono. Now they have smaller BP so I've thought about however I'm content with my chrono. That one fits your wrist well 👍

Those reasons might be even more valid today...

 
By: India Whiskey Charlie : September 12th, 2022-16:57
I bought my 5002 back in 2003 when it was first introduced. I wore it very often and regularly and loved every moment of it. Today, while I still love the watch, I seldom wear it and usually for no more than one day at a time. As it turns out, I am a bit ...  

I’ve had 3 of them

 
By: Brandon Skinner : September 12th, 2022-14:18
I love how they look on others, but personally feel like they are wearing me rather than the other way around. Can’t find a pic of my 1st but here were my last 2. I do have one Big Pilot in my collection which I can justify keeping for the novelty of it, ...  

BPs are great.

 
By: roundel : September 13th, 2022-04:15
I ebb and flow toward and against, but I would regret letting mine go. Wife loves em on me too. The 5002 is the classic, but I wear my Miramar more. It’s such a cool rugged watch. ...  

They are big, they are amazing....

 
By: nacelle : September 21st, 2022-12:36
I have quite a few and make sure that each one sees the daylight. Plenty of time on the wrist... I confess however that I am still stuck on big timepieces...