gavinh29 Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Hi, I am new to this site and collecting, in fact i am still waiting for my first 5 watches to clear customs. Amongst them is the updated 5002 Big pilot (black) relumed and no recess date, I have also bought elsewhere a genuine dark brown strap and a rep but near perfect deployment. What should i consider as my next mod bringing the watch nearer the gen? Can you also recommend where to go to get the work done. Thanks for reading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavinh29 Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Can anyone help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gimme Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 You should adjust the power reserve indicator, so that it sits at the last line past the "7" Perhaps have the crystal AR'd (although the rep AR is very good as it is). Frankly, with a good aftermarket strap, this watch is among the best reps and would pass as gen any day of the week. Every time I wear my Big Pilot, I get laid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asiparks Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Word. I have to beat the chicks away with a sh1tty stick when I wear mine. The crap rep strap is the first problem, you've got that sorted, do the PR indicator yourself, it takes 5 minutes, then call it good. You can do AR or relume, but I wouldn't bother, the difference will be very minor, it's a great rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooky driver Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 personally i would wear it and enjoy it a bit before i start messing with it....the watch may not turn you on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavinh29 Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Thanks a lot for the replies, it has finally arrived after a long spell in customs along with my Portuguese chronic (white dial blue hands) and my top gun 46mm doppel i cannot wait to get home to unwrap them. I appreciate your help guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mak680 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 (edited) Word. I have to beat the chicks away with a sh1tty stick when I wear mine. The crap rep strap is the first problem, you've got that sorted, do the PR indicator yourself, it takes 5 minutes, then call it good. You can do AR or relume, but I wouldn't bother, the difference will be very minor, it's a great rep. How can u do the PR indicator? Could u possibly explain how? Also where can u get a nice strap for it? Thanks Edited May 30, 2012 by mak680 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Can anyone tell me the lug size on the big pilot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchguy2 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 22mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Thx dutch was going to order my usual 240mm custom made strap (it takes awhile) in tandem with ordering the watch so could have both around same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Thinking python left natural (black grey w gloss) should go well with grey dial , anyone have grey likey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Crap dutch do you have one need to know IWC deployment size for end of strap for my strap guy, dealers tend to just not get it right. Gavin how about a number from your deployment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavinh29 Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 No problem it arrived this morning i will check when I get in and post back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 THX "G" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchguy2 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 it is 18mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Thanks again Dutch 22mm/18mm got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavinh29 Posted May 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Hi sorry i took so long I can confirm 22/18 thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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