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TimeTechTalk.com > Time Tech Talk > Time Talk > IWC Big Pilots ... too $$$ ... anything similar but for less $? |
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dbruins 3T WIS
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I love the look, feel, and crown of the IWC Big Pilots ... but just can't justify $10k for a watch. Does anyone know of a similar looking pilot's watch? http://www.gemnation.com/watches/IWC-Pilot-Big-Pilots-Watch-IW500401-2724.html  |
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dbruins 3T WIS
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Ooohhh lala ... just found this! http://www.christopherward.co.uk/PL2_MENS_C8-PILOT_Men_C8-Pilot---New.htm  Hmmm ... ??? |
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dbruins 3T WIS
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dbruins wrote: Ooohhh lala ... just found this! Just couldn't stand it any longer! Placed the order! YAHOO!!!! Pics forthcoming! |
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JCrad 3T WIS
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Debaufre or Steinhart Nav-B. I think there is a 48mm version that may float your boat. I have the 44mm version and love it. John |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Wow you are an impulsive one!! The DeBaufre might have been a better choice as it more closely matches the pictured IWC though that CW is nice too. Just doesn't really look like your stated target...;) |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS 
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About the Watch: This is the Flagship watch in IWC's line. The IWC Big Pilot case is made from 18ct White Gold and is also available in Stainless Steel. Both watches are available only with alligator strap and that the inner case of both these watches are lined with soft iron for protection against magnetic fields The White Gold version weighs 185 g, whereas the Stainless Steel version weighs 147 g. Both sides of each of these watches have a convex anti-reflective coated sapphire crystal. The crystal themselves are protected against drop in air pressure. The case diameter measures: 46.2 mm The case height measures: 15 mm Water Resistant: 6 BAR (60 Meters) About the Movement: The Caliber 51111 is a 42 jewel movement rated at 26,100 v/ph at 3 hertz with a 7 day (168 hours) Power Reserve. This movement is manufactured by IWC which made it's debut in 2002. It is the largest automatic movement ever created in the world. The power reserve can generate up to 8.2 days but only runs for 7 days before an ingenious little mechanism automatically stops it. This eliminates the fall-off in torque that occurs as the mainspring winds down, which could lead to loss of amplitude in the balance and unacceptable inaccuracies in the rate. Cheers, Simon Attachment: IWC Caliber 51111.jpg (Downloaded 65 times) Last edited on Mon Sep 21st, 2009 10:45 am by Simon_Leung |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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I agree the DeBaufre would have been a much better choice imhohand6.gif |
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dbruins 3T WIS
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oagaspar wrote: I agree the DeBaufre would have been a much better choice imhohand6.gif I concur that the DeBaufre is indeed a closer match ... however I did leave out a few key points: 1. While I like the crown on the IWC (and the closer match on the DeBaufre than the CWard), it is just too big for my taste. I've seen the IWC worn by someone at the poker table and it is indeed striking, but the crown almost drowns the rest of the watch. 2. I prefer a white face to a black face. 3. I think the markings on the face of the CWard are much more aesthetically pleasing than the Streinhart or the DeBaufre. 4. For only $100 more than the price of the DeBaufre (assuming I can even find one), I'm getting both the CWard and the Praesto Modern Fliegeruhr - Aviator. Comments and critiques requested ... lay it on me!  ;) |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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Dbruins, check out the Steinhart Nav B. I don't think Debaufre' carries the Nav-Bs anymore. Steinhart has "gold plated" hands and rotor and really looks nice. You can also check out Azimuth as well as Stowa and Archimede. I think the first Pilots that were issued had black dials thus the homages and re-issues came out in black. It takes a little bit of time to get used to the Big Pilots on your wrist (about 3 to 5 seconds  ) but once you've slapped them on, you'll find a reluctance to remove them. The onion-shaped, bulbous crown is a distinction of the Big Pilot. It simply has to be there at that size.Hope this helps. |
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dbruins 3T WIS
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bigrustypig wrote: Dbruins, check out the Steinhart Nav B. I don't think Debaufre' carries the Nav-Bs anymore. Steinhart has "gold plated" hands and rotor and really looks nice. You can also check out Azimuth as well as Stowa and Archimede. Ahh ... that explains the black and the crown. I have 2 black watches already and prefer the lighter colored ones. But if it's heritage of the model, then perhaps that wins out! I have a 51mm Nixon and it took some getting used to ... now it's fun to wear ... and gives a different excuse as to why my left arm is bigger than the right ... face4.gif I didn't care much for the Stowa or Archimede style. The Azimuth's are sick ... but I'd rather buy 5 $500 watches than one $$$ one ... know what I mean? This is sick though!!!  YUMMY YUMMY! |
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