wadan

Yes the size of it and the date wheel placement, also the power reserve there was a long thread on it on TRC. Every one was raving about it but it could not be made with the movements that are available.

A shame but i am sure that the project has not been forgotten it just remains as a project for the rep makers.

This is my point Exactly ,

The only thing standing between us and a an amazing Big pilot watch is the fixation on the brand ,

Why do not we just forget about Replicating an IWC BIG PILOT , and just make a decent good quality Thick Big Pilot of our own ,

I am for one do not care if it reads IWC on the dial or any other Name ,or brand

What about this one guys ? ,

I know it seems vague on the brand side but I conceder this a plus

Hello to you all and a Happy new year ,

Here is the thing ,,, because of the nature of my job I am in a suite 90% of the time ,

Up till now I never let this fact affect my choice of watches , I wear Pams , Navitimer and even a Chronoavenger with suites an Tweed sport Jackets ,

How ever I am in the market for a dress watch

Any suggestions are highly welcome and most appreciated

Thanks in advance and cheers

I've been waiting anxiously for the IWC BP rep. Thin and big doesn't work for me either so I want a true IWC knock off.. label it whatever you will but give me thickness or give me death.

Morgan My Man

You are speaking my language

Cheers

Wadan, I assume you have seen the Steinhart Grand Marquis since you've been through the Jagdbomber and all, but in case you haven't, it's a nice watch

At 13,8mm I do not know about its thickness compared to the Big Pilot's 17,5mm though, how bad it will look..

http://www.steinhartwatches.com/store/gran...rquis-p-69.html

Thank you for your replay ,

Yes I know about it , unfortunately the Steinhart uses the same case dimensions “ Actually I think it is the same case “

The thickness Issue is real , I know I am not the only one complaining ,

Kindly follow this link , http://www.network54.com/Forum/246576/mess...muth+JagdBomber

What can I say , nothing is perfect

Cheers

I am writing this post to see who many of us would agree with the following Idea .

First of all am not talking about reping an IWC , I am talking about a non branded “or brand it with the name you like “ Big Pilot watch .

Personally I cant find any decent one on the market except the the Gen IWC PB. I went a head and bought a jag Bomber kept for a week and sold it , it was too thin, so thin that the crown digs in your hand kind of thin ,

So here is my Idea :

Use the currently available bad IWC BP rep “ it is only bad because it dose not match the real one “

Change the dial to a standard Pilot “ no brand , no date, no power reserve “ dial with a nice lume job , Change the back that says IWC .

Put a nice strap and walla

I am thinking maybe we can convince Davedsen with the Idea “ we all know how talented he is “

So…What do you think ?

Very impressive ,

May I ask what was it originally like and what type of mods were made?

cheers

acutally, i think those are damn nice. very classic and old school looking, might wanna take some of the blur down a bit (dont know if that was done with the depth of field of the camera or photoshop) but all and all i really dig em, nice job!!!

Thank you so much ,

That really cheered me up ,

I haven’t made any alterations with photo shop ,, can that help ? I have no Idea

Hi Mates ,

This is my First attempt in watch photography

I do understand that its is not great ,

I appreciate you opinions and tips for better results

Thanks in advance

Cheers

Wait a second !!!!!

Panerai did it again , in the catalog it has a black date wheal , but in real life it has a white one ????

It is becoming a habit

I will go for it in heart beat ,

besides it is very simple to produce

we already have the case , the movement is not a problem , It has a white date wheal so it makes life easier

the only thing they have to do is the dial

they can start production in no time and without investing in an original piece

this is very simple right ?

Cheers

totaly agree with you , the regular one is much more popular

wearing my Vintage IWC Today

Cheers

Actually it did happen to me ,,

I was wearing my Gen Pam 001B when some one came to me and said is this is a panari “ he was wearing what looked like a pam 111,

Anyway I said yes it is . and he asked to see it , I gave it to him and he gos : that is a fake man !!! this model should have a clear case back like mine “ His was wearing an earlier model Rep with the wrong bridge “ but he thought and paid for it as a gen .

I ended up explaining the difference between Pam 001 and a pam 111 , and sticking it in his face that he infact was the one with a Rep .

Poor guy , I which he would not had to be cruel to me , I would have figured a more gentle way to till him he was ripped off.

I am in for the ss version as it is , please conceder me for the group buy

“ I assume the group buy watches will be individually inspected before shipping , right ? “

I do not think that stick markers will cause a problem , I had many experiences where blue screws from my Pams had fallen into the movement causing it to stop but never damaged . you take out the screw put it in its right place and walllah good as new .

Wow !!

Very nice pictures ,

i am sure if you post these pictures “ with such quality “ in the gen forum “ specially the one with the rolex in “ ,

It will pass as a gen

cheers

I know it is maybe a little to late to suggest I a new option , But I am just wondering how did we miss this one !

It is very easy to replicate , meets the movement restrictions , not too dressy , not to sporty , 42mm so not too big , and it well known brand ,

and it is a perfect alternative for those of us who thinks that an F.A Johns is not credible or to flashy

Bitty we have missed it

is there a chance to get it replecated ??

What do think

cheers

Guys , T

his is a great post

, but apparently it will get us no where

Please just narrow it down to 3 choices , and lets go to the polls

cheers

I'm surprised there has been no mention of JLC in this thread.

Here are two candidates:

I am with you all the way ...

JLC pleeeeeese

Here is my Fav

really clasy

Just wanted to share my 2 current favorite watches ,

I am just in love with them

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Hi Mates

Dose any one know where I can get a Chrono Avenger Bezel “ the one with the B on it “ ?

Your help is really appreciated

Thanks and cheers

AR coating is ok i cant realy see any diffrent from the Gen i saw at the AD couple of days ago.

Cheers,

Dani

That is really great news ,,,

Finally a decent rep of the all mighty Ing

Congrats once again

Cheers

WOW !!!

Great watch !! Congratulations ,wear it in good health

EL is great all of my watches come from him well all except one ,

Dose it have AR coating on the crystal ?