IWC Big Pilot 5002 or 5004?

[astonjenks]

Dear Fellow members

 

Today I had a couple of new watches arrive one from MOAB the Breitling Legende originally from Pete (well traveled in a few weeks!) and a lovely IWC Big Pilot 5002 from our friend in the Philippines Richard Lawson.

 

The 5002 BP was due to the fact that I love my BP5004 and have posted numerous photos of her in the last few months especially when I had the new Peter Croc fitted which is sublime. 

 

I was keen to see and feel the difference between the older, more traditional model and the later 5004. I polished and cleaned the 5002 and have attached a few photos of the girls together, which do I prefer? I'm unsure, they both have a different feel and look but clearly have the same lineage, I'm very pleased!

 

Regards

AJ

[Mike on a bike]

   5002 left, 5004 right:

[astonjenks]

Yes Mike in your photo, opposite on mine!

 

The 5002 is a real take on the original 30/40's Pilot Watches which have become very, very popular again.

AJ

[fraggle42]

It seems to be a popular conundrum

 

http://www.iwc.com/forum/en/discussion/61205/

[astonjenks]

Choices, choices!

 

 

Regards

AJ

[Mike on a bike]

Like the 04 less busy dial.

[astonjenks]

Then I best send it to you Mike

Regards

AJ

[Mike on a bike]

Andy I have had 2 Gens come in in last two days w/ two more on the way plus the Glycine earlier this week, I think the wife is going to notice! :bangin:

 

PS I may have another in or on the way I can not remember...............................

 

Where the heck is my Squale anyway better go thru stock!

[astonjenks]

I know what you mean my good friend, I only just remembered I have the stunning Baron arriving this week from Legend!

AJ

 

PS I do not think anytime soon I will let either of these IWC's go, I have just ordered another Peter Croc strap for the 5002 as they are awesome.

[T222]

I have both, and love them!

They are VERY well made!!

[markiemark]

Mannnnn I love the 5002! Could anyone measure from top to bottom lug pretty pretty pleaseeeee??

[astonjenks]

Hi MM

From the very end of each lug it measures 55mm

Regards

AJ

[jaersr.]

My 5004-01 with Peter's chocolate croc mounted. Awesome combo and my personal favorite in my collection Samsung Galaxy Note III

[astonjenks]

I've ordered the same strap for my 5002 with natural stitching! peters strap are FAB

AJ

[markiemark]

Hi MM

From the very end of each lug it measures 55mm

Regards

AJ

 

Thanks AJ!

Does it wear a lot bigger than a PAM? I think the 5002 looks smaller because of the dial...

[astonjenks]

MM

 

You're right, the 5002 does appear smaller due to the numbers being positioned nearer the centre of the dial as well as there being more markings which 'close' it down a tad. The 5002 is however more in the style of the original Big Pilots dials.

 

When you ask does it wear bigger than a PAM, I assume you mean a 44mm PAM? If so then yes it does a tad even though there is only a few mm's in the overall lug to lug size, see attached. I do not have a 47 PAM here at the moment due to work being done on them by Marlin, however I would guess that the BP wears very similar to a 47 PAM, hope that helps.

Regards


AJ.

[markiemark]

Thanks AJ! Yes, I was indeed referring to a 44mm Luminor. A 44mm Luminor is pretty much the max for me I think...

 

 

[astonjenks]

I think you're right. I would guess you're a 6.5 - 6.75 inch wrist. Still, you can get away with some 40-42 stunners that look like I've borrowed my kids watch when I wear them. There are some real stunners out there that I would love to wear but under 44 tends to feel and look just too small for me.

 

Regards

AJ

[Bidle]

New model; brown strap! Only try. :-) Its Trt.

 

 

 

I Simply love the brown strap:

 

 

Edited December 21, 2013 by Bidle

[T222]

New model; brown strap! Only try. :-)

 

 

 

I Simply love the brown strap:

 

OMG!

Very nice Strap, (and pictures)

Were did you get this Strap? Link please ...

[Bidle]

Thx. When I bought the watch I immediately ordered the brown strap. Its Trt (The real thing).

Edited December 21, 2013 by Bidle

[T222]

Ok, thanks. Now I know where to get the Strap, then

If I had used my eyes correct, I should have spotted the working PR, and the correct place of the PR dial, - telling me it's Gen.!

Damn nice watch ... Almost as nice as my Rep. (just kidding)

Cheers

[markiemark]

I think you're right. I would guess you're a 6.5 - 6.75 inch wrist. Still, you can get away with some 40-42 stunners that look like I've borrowed my kids watch when I wear them. There are some real stunners out there that I would love to wear but under 44 tends to feel and look just too small for me.

 

Regards

AJ

My wrist is indeed 6.5 - 6.75. The lugs of my PAM's are precisely on the edge of my wrist. If they exceed, the watch is too big in my opinion. But then again, it's only 3mm. I might take the risk since a new 5002 goes for $238...

[T222]

I have the same sice wrist as you.

Here is a picture of my 5004. It's big, but not too big I think.

It depends if your wrist is flat or round, where the watch sits, if you know what I mean.

[markiemark]

I have the same sice wrist as you.

Here is a picture of my 5004. It's big, but not too big I think.

It depends if your wrist is flat or round, where the watch sits, if you know what I mean.

Thanks! Yeah I know what you mean, my watch usually sits right after the bone. Luckily my wrist is rather flat...