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Old 23 August 2022, 12:16 AM   #1
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IWC Big Pilot Question

I have been kicking around the 5029 or 5030 perpetual calendar as having an IWC join my small collection.

Anyone have any input on the case durability? I big black case looks fantastic, unless it’s easy to ding/scratch.

I’m a big guy, so the size isn’t an issue.

Would love any more input from owners and feel free to toss wrist shots in here!!
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Old 23 August 2022, 07:13 AM   #2
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I love my big pilot. It’s the 5002 model
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Old 23 August 2022, 06:47 PM   #3
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I also have the 5002. Best watch ever.

Don't have any experience on 5029.
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Old 24 August 2022, 02:45 AM   #4
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I big black case looks fantastic, unless it’s easy to ding/scratch.
Not familiar with the black models but if it's ceramic, no worries about scratching. I have had this ceramic watch since 2006 and it's been near perfect.

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Old 28 August 2022, 01:31 PM   #5
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Those two models are ceramic….unless you drop the watch on hard tile floor: right on its lug , you will be fine.

Ceramic is extremely scratch proof but can crack if you are very unlucky


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Old 28 August 2022, 10:48 PM   #6
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I own a 5029 and love it. No issues with durability and I wear it a good bit. I have had it since 2018 and there are no marks or Nic on the case. My AD, where I got it, said the only thing that could hurt the case is a drop on a tile floor. I’ve seen some ceramic cases that develop hairline white lines from wear but I haven’t seen that in any of my Top Gun IWCs.



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Old 30 August 2022, 08:39 AM   #7
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I own a 5029 and love it. No issues with durability and I wear it a good bit. I have had it since 2018 and there are no marks or Nic on the case. My AD, where I got it, said the only thing that could hurt the case is a drop on a tile floor. I’ve seen some ceramic cases that develop hairline white lines from wear but I haven’t seen that in any of my Top Gun IWCs.



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That is the beast I’m looking at!! Good to hear!!
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Old 3 September 2022, 01:04 AM   #8
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I always get bored of black watches after a while. The steel version of this is more interesting with nice polishing on the outer case and bezel. It's also not a watch that scratches much either since it's mostly dial.
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