bwhitesox Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 My first of two Big Pilots turned up today from my favourite EMS person. As soon as I opened the package and glimpsed it I knew this was something special and it certainly is. It's getting dark here so sorry for the photos but let me describe what was done to this. - Chief double AR coated crystal - Power reserve hand moved to full reserve - Double date wheels so no recessed date wheel - Lubed the rotor so it is silent now - relumed dial and hands - Correct engraved deployment clasp for the 5004 - Genuine IWC OEM Gator strap The strap really finishes the watch off and looks just magic on the wrist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valerian Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Congratulations! It's a beauty! Val. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archimede Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Very jewel, congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve52 Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Beautiful! I want one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 A great looking timepiece. Your EMS friend has good taste; and so do you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheaton26 Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 sweet. mine is off for the mods as we speak. i look forward to sharing your delight soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danzeman22 Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Beautiful piece, i look forward to getting my pm regarding the other one hehe Cheers Daniel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesd Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 Enjoy the watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 Nice one... The 5004 is really growing on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luthier Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 Is ir "working power reserve"? I have 5004 with working PR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob bean Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 Is ir "working power reserve"? I have 5004 with working PR. The Datewheel mod is still unavailable on the working PR version..at the moment.( there are one or two solutions in the works ) So My guess is that it is not, that and the fact that he has had the PR mod done too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony7777 Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 I cant wait for my 5002! The crystal is off for a little Chief magic at this time. Yeah that does look like the faux PR version...it has the correct dial, yes? Too bad you cant have both on this watch...but since I had to choose, I went with the correct dial. Wear it well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCraig Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 At least now I know why you let that beautiful 3717 go. Sweet watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 Sweet. that band really sets it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhitesox Posted July 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 Thanks guys...My 5002 is on its way back from the master as we speak so it's going to be a tough decision as to which one I keep. I'm leaning towards the 5004 but we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhitesox Posted July 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Actually I have decided to keep the 5002 so look out for this 5004 up for sale very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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