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darklord · 11 July 2010, 07:44 AM

Hello all, I an a newbie to the board....kinda having a dilemma with my watches right now. I am having an urge to buy the Deep Sea Dweller...can't keep m eyes off the watch. I like my BP, but love the DeepSea. Anybody here have the Big Pilot and converted? Thoughts?

I am not a diver (or pilot for that matter)...just love the look of it.

nauticajoe · 11 July 2010, 07:50 AM

Welcome.
The BP's a beautiful watch. I had a Pilot Chrono at one point but sold it for a Rolex.
The DS is an engineering marvel. The majority of us here will probably never reach the depths that this monster can handle.
I say go for it!

Happy Hunting!

TempoKing · 11 July 2010, 07:59 AM

I'll take the IWC "Big Pilot" over a Rolex Deep Sea.

darklord · 11 July 2010, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TempoKing

I'll take the IWC "Big Pilot" over a Rolex Deep Sea.

Thats what I thought when I first was contemplating the two...but I am drawn still (unfortunately for me) to the the DSD.

sleddog · 11 July 2010, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TempoKing

I'll take the IWC "Big Pilot" over a Rolex Deep Sea.

X 2 !! But it sounds like your invested in the DSSD...Have you tried it on???
I suggest you do before commiting!!

darklord · 11 July 2010, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog1000

X 2 !! But it sounds like your invested in the DSSD...Have you tried it on???
I suggest you do before commiting!!

I tried on both before buying the BP...I had pressure from a couple IWC collector friends to buy the BP b/c of movement, brand and that I had a rolex already...

Think I will buy both and figure it out...but I think the BP may be on its way out.

Jocke · 11 July 2010, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TempoKing

I'll take the IWC "Big Pilot" over a Rolex Deep Sea.

It must surely be clumsy.

glimmer · 12 July 2010, 12:14 AM

Just two months ago I sold a Pilot Chrono to fund an Explorer II. Difficult decision but worth it..

Chris B · 11 July 2010, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darklord

..just love the look of it.

Thats the best reason in the world to get it

Welcome to TRF btw

darklord · 11 July 2010, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris B

Thats the best reason in the world to get it

Welcome to TRF btw

Agreed

psv · 11 July 2010, 08:29 AM

I would :-)

Dr. Robert · 11 July 2010, 08:30 AM

My vote's for the DSSD.

malaplace · 11 July 2010, 08:34 AM

I got the DSSD not too long ago. I purchased it while on vacation the very first time I saw it in person. I had no intentions of buying it or any other watch, but it was sitting in the storefront window with about 50 other watches. I have no idea what those other watches were (many of them, I'm sure, were Rolexes), but the DSSD stood so far out and above the others that I did not try on any other watch. A month later, I still can't take my eyes off it. That said, I love the IWC big pilot and that new Cartier Calibre (!). If I had to pick one, it would be the DSSD, but the big pilot would make a nice family :)

darklord · 11 July 2010, 08:44 AM

On that note; I am going to be in San Diego next week...does anyone recommend any dealers there (or otherwise)?? Rolex's are cheaper in US vs Can...

Dr. Robert · 11 July 2010, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by darklord

On that note; I am going to be in San Diego next week...does anyone recommend any dealers there (or otherwise)?? Rolex's are cheaper in US vs Can...

How about contacting one of the trusted TRF sellers...."Justrolexes", he is out of San Diego.

darklord · 11 July 2010, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

How about contacting one of the trusted TRF sellers...."Justrolexes", he is out of San Diego.

New to the forum...still trying to figure it out :)

Thanks doc!

dannyp · 11 July 2010, 02:13 PM

I much, much prefer the Big Pilot. It's movement is much more unique as is its styling. Then again I've never liked the DSSD and have always loved the BP. Due to the sizes of my wrist and finances, though, I only have the "standard" Pilot MK XVI, which I alternate with my Explorer II for daily wear.

wrxsti · 11 July 2010, 05:08 PM

I have a deepsea and my next watch will be the iwc bp go figure! You will love the deepsea. Keep the bp and save for the deepsea.

dalip · 11 July 2010, 06:02 PM

The dssd is an absolute keeper of a watch...it is not one that you would flip. It takes all the glory away from my sub and gmt2c.....

I do not have a BP...I do like the watch...but I would say its one that I would be more inclined to flip if I owned it.

So....I say get the watch you really want....if the dssd is calling you then it's only a matter of time before you buckle....i do not feel you'll regret it. And it's unlikely you'll want to flip it..ever!

darklord · 11 July 2010, 11:17 PM

I have an Rolex DJ, which I got as a wedding present and an Oris F1 ltd ed. I love them both...have had the BP for 6 months now, so it is new...just not feeling it for some reason.

I may keep both for a small time to see who the victor will be...or maybe both

darklord · 11 July 2010, 11:20 PM

The DJ is WAY too small for my wrist so gave it to my wife...thats why the DSSD is now justified

B. Doggy · 12 July 2010, 02:09 AM

Bp!

Mockingbird · 13 July 2010, 05:51 AM

Why not get both? You'll miss the BP, that's for sure.

Zed Homme · 13 July 2010, 03:05 PM

If you prefer the dssd you should get one. Personally however, I'd prefer to keep the BP.

darklord · 13 July 2010, 10:30 PM

Agreed...went to he local Rolex AD in Toronto and tried on the DSSD along side with my BP...and I can't part from the BP.

Looks like it will be both

11 July 2010, 07:44 AM	#1
darklord "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto Watch: Pepsi Posts: 84	Think I am gonna sell my Big Pilot... Hello all, I an a newbie to the board....kinda having a dilemma with my watches right now. I am having an urge to buy the Deep Sea Dweller...can't keep m eyes off the watch. I like my BP, but love the DeepSea. Anybody here have the Big Pilot and converted? Thoughts? I am not a diver (or pilot for that matter)...just love the look of it.

11 July 2010, 05:08 PM	#18
wrxsti "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 1,695	I have a deepsea and my next watch will be the iwc bp go figure! You will love the deepsea. Keep the bp and save for the deepsea. __________________ PP Geneva

11 July 2010, 06:02 PM	#19
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	The dssd is an absolute keeper of a watch...it is not one that you would flip. It takes all the glory away from my sub and gmt2c..... I do not have a BP...I do like the watch...but I would say its one that I would be more inclined to flip if I owned it. So....I say get the watch you really want....if the dssd is calling you then it's only a matter of time before you buckle....i do not feel you'll regret it. And it's unlikely you'll want to flip it..ever! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

12 July 2010, 02:09 AM	#22
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Bp! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

11 July 2010, 07:50 AM	#2
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Welcome. The BP's a beautiful watch. I had a Pilot Chrono at one point but sold it for a Rolex. The DS is an engineering marvel. The majority of us here will probably never reach the depths that this monster can handle. I say go for it! Happy Hunting!

11 July 2010, 07:59 AM	#3
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	I'll take the IWC "Big Pilot" over a Rolex Deep Sea.

12 July 2010, 12:14 AM	#8
glimmer Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Here, everywhere Posts: 1,244	Just two months ago I sold a Pilot Chrono to fund an Explorer II. Difficult decision but worth it..

11 July 2010, 08:29 AM	#11
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	I would :-)

11 July 2010, 08:30 AM	#12
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	My vote's for the DSSD.

11 July 2010, 08:34 AM	#13
malaplace "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: CA Posts: 36	I got the DSSD not too long ago. I purchased it while on vacation the very first time I saw it in person. I had no intentions of buying it or any other watch, but it was sitting in the storefront window with about 50 other watches. I have no idea what those other watches were (many of them, I'm sure, were Rolexes), but the DSSD stood so far out and above the others that I did not try on any other watch. A month later, I still can't take my eyes off it. That said, I love the IWC big pilot and that new Cartier Calibre (!). If I had to pick one, it would be the DSSD, but the big pilot would make a nice family :)

11 July 2010, 08:44 AM	#14
darklord "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto Watch: Pepsi Posts: 84	On that note; I am going to be in San Diego next week...does anyone recommend any dealers there (or otherwise)?? Rolex's are cheaper in US vs Can...

11 July 2010, 02:13 PM	#17
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	I much, much prefer the Big Pilot. It's movement is much more unique as is its styling. Then again I've never liked the DSSD and have always loved the BP. Due to the sizes of my wrist and finances, though, I only have the "standard" Pilot MK XVI, which I alternate with my Explorer II for daily wear.

11 July 2010, 11:17 PM	#20
darklord "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto Watch: Pepsi Posts: 84	I have an Rolex DJ, which I got as a wedding present and an Oris F1 ltd ed. I love them both...have had the BP for 6 months now, so it is new...just not feeling it for some reason. I may keep both for a small time to see who the victor will be...or maybe both

11 July 2010, 11:20 PM	#21
darklord "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto Watch: Pepsi Posts: 84	The DJ is WAY too small for my wrist so gave it to my wife...thats why the DSSD is now justified

13 July 2010, 05:51 AM	#23
Mockingbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: -- Posts: 2,097	Why not get both? You'll miss the BP, that's for sure.

13 July 2010, 03:05 PM	#24
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	If you prefer the dssd you should get one. Personally however, I'd prefer to keep the BP.

13 July 2010, 10:30 PM	#25
darklord "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto Watch: Pepsi Posts: 84	Agreed...went to he local Rolex AD in Toronto and tried on the DSSD along side with my BP...and I can't part from the BP. Looks like it will be both

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