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As the 643 is no longer made, Can anyone suggest where to get a dial so I can swap it into another case? 

Seems a shortage of Radiomirs across dealers atm! 

On 28/01/2016 at 9:07 PM, Variatio Delectat said:

Well, I sure hope so.

What was the outcome?
I've had one delivered and it worked for 1 day before giving up the ghost, rotor is moving, datewheel and time setting is all fine but it's just not ticking away - my colleague order the exact same ZF one which seems to be fine.

You've joined a forum with well respected and trusted dealers, all of which trade on a strong reputation.

We don't have a trusted dealer section for the sake of it. 

Buy it from the above site you list, let us know what it's like. 

I'm curious with this as I've also just got a v6s and the main thing I've struggled with is how reflective the crystal is, of all my watches I've never had one which is as annoying as this. 

Maybe I'm too used to the AR on my Nav?

intrigued to know your opinions on it

You need to spend more time looking around the forum, using the search bar etc. 

Just spend some time knowing the ins and outs of the Rep game, otherwise you'll be disappointed should anything go wrong. To get what you want takes time.

V3?

Also interested in seeing the full range of straps as im very picky and could do with new straps on my Pam111 & 5004

I ended up going for the second one down but from Josh as I'd previously bought from him.

Now just looking forward to booking my next business trip to the UK so I can pick up the watch

Ye thats understandable.

From looking around at all the different reviews there only seems to be one 5004 available with the correct black datewheel, which is the one with the Black dial too.

http://www.p-cls.com/iwbp10011-pilot-5004-ssle-p-12114.html

Looks like it's time to order.

For those in the future asking the same questions as I have, below are 2 helpful comparison threads I found

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f67/iwc-big-pilot-5004-few-months-wear-673010.html

http://www.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/5002-vs-5004-96859.html?s=7f5cc1ff2657f09ccfcae887d0683540&

Obviously in addition to the many thread within this forum.

Gents,

I've been looking around a lot recently and looking at the differences between the 5002 and the 5004 (yes I've read reviews on the both - prior to hand and sunken date wheel reviews so mostly 3+yrs old)

Personally I prefer the look of the 5004 dial, yet when looking on Josh's site there is a 5002 with a 5004 dial but the white background 5002 dial.

http://www.p-cls.com/product_info.php?products_id=12113{1}2

Same being listed on TT's site (infact TT's site is better to understand what I mean from the menu)

http://www.ttw888.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=30_238

I would have expected the 5004 to have the dark datewheel whilst the 5002 has the white one.

Unfortunatly I've not been able to find a side by side comparison between the 5002/5004 vs Gen. (believe me I've searched!!!)

Overall I'm looking for the most accurate 5004 yet do quite like the look of the grey dial (which would probably look better with a white date hand vs dark - which questions the 02 vs 04 date wheel)

Starting to get confused with what is what now, so turning to the forum for some advice...

Hopefully I can get some good pointers.

Thanks,

Although I've lingered on here for a few yrs now, I cant express how useful and appriciated doing something like this actually is

The yellow looks great!

The video swung it for me, on my must buy list now!

Some good going there!

Love the LV Sub!

I work in Project management (Project Engineer is my job title) within the Military Aerospace Industry, pretty good job but hope to set up on my own in the future as a project consultant.

Prior to that I was in the Army and was looking forward to a tour in Afgan until I got injured in training and got a medical dismissal

Normally I'm not a fan of Gold but that looks real nice.

Did take 5mins of staring at the pic to realise there was a watch in it though

that is massive, not to my liking tbh

I love the new 500m, was so tempted to buy a gen when I was in town last weekend, espec with 12months interest free!

i was so close to buying this, thanks for the heads up and im so glad I checked on here first

as said above, fingers crossed that the issues are worked out soon as it is a cracking watch

Damn it, ordered mine from Josh last night

Thanks very much

I get what you mean but atm I can't justify double the price of the 'lite' version. Over the next year or so I'm hoping to get a few more reps so with this as a starter as such I'll probs move onto more expensive ones.

But I think atm this one is right for me

Cheers for the comparisons Ronin, I'm hoping however that because the crystal on the steel fish is smaller than the other watch you posted it will be less noticable.

And thanks Lani I'll wait for the pics, fingers crossed there isn't too much of a difference as it was your pics to start with that got me liking this!

Right guys,

Im about to buy the white faced SOSF from Josh

http://www.jpc8118.com/bl10002-superocean-steelfish-white-asia-2813-p-2567.html

Josh replied to a previous email informing me that the only difference between this watch and the normal $300+ version is the movement and the crystal

from what i've read the 2813 movement seems ok and should be fine for the future.

unless you guys think otherwise?

Lani informed me that the lack of AR shouldnt be too bad on the White face but will the crystal itself let the watch down as it is a 'synthetic crystal'

What does 'Synthetic Crystal' mean? and what is the impact of this?

I just feel that the PO at 42mm is just a bit too normal, I want something a bit different that will stand out a bit.

the movement im meaning is the asian DG? 2813 in the cheaper one compared to the swiss 2824-2