icoopernicus Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 My very first IWC has arrived and I love it. The size is big but not too big which was my biggest fear when ordering the watch. My other fear, the strap quality - it sucks but I can live with it until I can get my hands on a nicer leather strap. On to the eye candy I couldn't wait until tomorrow's Wristies to post something. Hope you all enjoy the pics 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromag Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Nice! Enjoy Get a gen strap too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higginsd Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Yes, the BP! THE watch for real men! ;-) You should do the "DAYSI"-mod. Straps: HKTan has some really nice BP straps. http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tree&goto=6246599&rid=0#msg_6246599 Scroll down for the BP straps. Or have a look at this thread: http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/161079-iwc-5002-big-pilot-alligator-strap-source/ But - the next green strap he'll get is mine, sorry! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icoopernicus Posted October 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Thanks for the tips guys, the Strap has absolutely got to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icoopernicus Posted October 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Yes, the BP! THE watch for real men! ;-) You should do the "DAYSI"-mod. Straps: HKTan has some really nice BP straps. http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tree&goto=6246599&rid=0#msg_6246599 Scroll down for the BP straps. Or have a look at this thread: http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/161079-iwc-5002-big-pilot-alligator-strap-source/ But - the next green strap he'll get is mine, sorry! :-) I am all over a green strap, that thing is stunning. I'll get in line right behind you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 It simply looks stunning on your wrist!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilseam Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Looks great, IWC is the one of the few brands im yet to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardik315 Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Looking good mate Enjoy Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk - now Free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jxxxt Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 From BP ? What factory close to gen? BP or Noop Thx bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markiemark Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Nice! Its on my afraid-to-buy list, along with the AP Diver. Both due to the size. Im afraid I can't pull anything off bigger than 44mm (PAM). Wear it in good health! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3nj4min3 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Very nice watch there I've been looking at one for a while now and after looking at your pictures I think I'll need to get one Wear it in good health my friend 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archetypal Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 I bagged the 02 recently. A must have in any mans collection whom is blessed with sufficient wrists to pull one off. An absolute classic piece, congrats on the purchase and obvious joy she is bringing you bro. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnydale Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Lookin good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starry Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Looking good ... may i ask where you got your IWC 5004 ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 I just love that tattoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glassreplica Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Awesome watch and looks amazing with the tattoo! I have been looking at getting one of these for a little while (5004) - this or a bell and Ross vintage. The latter seem to be impossible to find much info on. I have a couple if questions on the IWC.... 1. does the power reserve marker actually function? Whenever I see photos of the 5004 the power reserve is at the one day. 2. Replacing the strap is a must; where have people sourced genuine straps from and is it just the strap that needs replacing or the buckle too? 3. Is it pretty much safe to buy from each of the main rep dealers for this, or are there different versions of the watch? I was thinking josh from PC to be a good source, but if there is an ultimate version out there, it would be great to know before I pull the trigger Thanks in advance and happy new year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higginsd Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 1. No. No, it is on the 7 day if the movement is wound up. And it is wound up after short wearing, so working PR is useless. The versions with working PR have some big flaws, the biggest is the wrong position of the PR hands! 2. You can order gen straps from every AD. Beware of the price, it will be around 400-450€! The buckle is never included. Gen buckle is around 200-250€ but the rep buckle is OK for the start. 3. All TDs (here or in other forums) are safe to buy from. There are different versions, indeed. Choose the one with faux PR for 238$ like here. All TDs have this version and it is from the same fab. For ultimate versions you have to mod the watch yourself, e.g. gen dial, gen crown/tube, gen date wheel, gen buckle, gen hands, AR, lume and gen or croc strap from a TD strap maker. That's all you can do, gen movements are nearly unavailable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T222 Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Sorry, but I don't think the dial on the one you link to is the best one avalible. Look at the 2 little dots besides the Triangle. They are to small. The most correct version of this watch has to be the BP version. Please correct me if I'm wrong. I'm thinking of this one: http://www.torobravos2013.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=56_133&product_id=589 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higginsd Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 You're right, these dots are too small. But: I think these are old pictures, the actual version of the 5004 delivered should have the correct dots. I didn't recognize this flaw until now because I choose the "better" BP, the 5002. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glassreplica Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Awesome advice and responses. Thank you. Accuracy is definitely more important than the working PR. Are there any good rep straps out there as $400 is quite steep unless it really makes the watch perfect. I had not heard of torobravo as a dealer; are they any good and well known? I was looking at perfect clones. Happy try another if they have a better model. I would like to get the quality and accuracy as good as possible. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T222 Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Regarding a good Strap, this may be a good link ...? http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/161079-iwc-5002-big-pilot-alligator-strap-source/ I have not contacted him yet, but I'm really temted to. I would love a great Strap for my 5004 and 5002! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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