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thomaspp · 3 January 2011, 01:32 PM

I tried on the IWC Big Pilot in rose gold at a Tourneau store today in S. FL. and fell in love with this watch. Although the gold is out of my price range, and not really my taste, the stainless steel looks great in pictures. At 46mm, the case looks wonderful.

I haven't held the stainless steel in my hands yet but am curious about everyone's thoughts. Anyone own one or familiar with it?

Thanks.

Below are a few links with pictures of this fine piece.

Rose Gold
http://www.goldwatches.com/watch.asp?Item=3293

Steel
http://www.thewatchery.com/IWC/watch...&mpn=IW500401#

Youtube video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fRZ5KuDFck

Mogens · 4 January 2011, 05:10 AM

I don´t own one, but played with it a number of times... The SS is a great watch, and Ive been close to buy one several times. The reason why I haven´t so far is I find it just a little too big for my wrist, so I got the Big Ingenieur 7-days instead.

But it´s dangerous to try on the gold one first, cause you might find it difficult to get used to the much lighter SS later on...;)

B. Doggy · 4 January 2011, 05:46 AM

I own the SS BP and absolutely love it. It has the feel of quality craftsmanship and the weight is nice.

Thomas · 4 January 2011, 05:55 AM

seems way overpriced in any metal combination to me.

Aivas47a · 5 January 2011, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Thomas

seems way overpriced in any metal combination to me.

Have to agree with that ...

Montexn · 5 January 2011, 06:43 AM

I like everything about this piece except the crown and the riveted strap. Of course the strap is an easy fix, but that crown just does not appeal to me at all and detracts from the overall look of the watch IMO. Oh and I for sure think it's overpriced as Thomas & Aivas47a stated...LOL!

barstoolman · 5 January 2011, 09:01 AM

I have the regular Chrono Pilot in SS (3717-01)........I almost pulled the trigger on the Rose Gold one....one of the most beautiful watches I've ever seen

. Go for it if the Big Pilot looks good on your wrist!!!!!

vukotab · 5 January 2011, 11:22 AM

Too big for my wrist, unfortunately.
But, it`s beautiful watch, RG one is real stunner!

3 January 2011, 01:32 PM	#1
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	IWC Big Pilot (Steel and Gold) - Thoughts? I tried on the IWC Big Pilot in rose gold at a Tourneau store today in S. FL. and fell in love with this watch. Although the gold is out of my price range, and not really my taste, the stainless steel looks great in pictures. At 46mm, the case looks wonderful. I haven't held the stainless steel in my hands yet but am curious about everyone's thoughts. Anyone own one or familiar with it? Thanks. Below are a few links with pictures of this fine piece. Rose Gold http://www.goldwatches.com/watch.asp?Item=3293 Steel http://www.thewatchery.com/IWC/watch...&mpn=IW500401# Youtube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fRZ5KuDFck

4 January 2011, 05:46 AM	#3
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	I own the SS BP and absolutely love it. It has the feel of quality craftsmanship and the weight is nice. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

5 January 2011, 11:22 AM	#8
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Too big for my wrist, unfortunately. But, it`s beautiful watch, RG one is real stunner! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

4 January 2011, 05:10 AM	#2
Mogens Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Norway Posts: 77	I don´t own one, but played with it a number of times... The SS is a great watch, and Ive been close to buy one several times. The reason why I haven´t so far is I find it just a little too big for my wrist, so I got the Big Ingenieur 7-days instead. But it´s dangerous to try on the gold one first, cause you might find it difficult to get used to the much lighter SS later on...;)

4 January 2011, 05:55 AM	#4
Thomas Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 625	seems way overpriced in any metal combination to me.

5 January 2011, 06:43 AM	#6
Montexn Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Richard Location: Montana Watch: All of them Posts: 71	I like everything about this piece except the crown and the riveted strap. Of course the strap is an easy fix, but that crown just does not appeal to me at all and detracts from the overall look of the watch IMO. Oh and I for sure think it's overpriced as Thomas & Aivas47a stated...LOL!

5 January 2011, 09:01 AM	#7
barstoolman Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 801	I have the regular Chrono Pilot in SS (3717-01)........I almost pulled the trigger on the Rose Gold one....one of the most beautiful watches I've ever seen . Go for it if the Big Pilot looks good on your wrist!!!!!

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