astonjenks Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 5002 left, 5004 right: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astonjenks Posted December 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraggle42 Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 It seems to be a popular conundrum http://www.iwc.com/forum/en/discussion/61205/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astonjenks Posted December 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Choices, choices! Regards AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Like the 04 less busy dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astonjenks Posted December 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Then I best send it to you Mike Regards AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astonjenks Posted December 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T222 Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 I have both, and love them! They are VERY well made!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markiemark Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Mannnnn I love the 5002! Could anyone measure from top to bottom lug pretty pretty pleaseeeee?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astonjenks Posted December 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Hi MM From the very end of each lug it measures 55mm Regards AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaersr. Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 My 5004-01 with Peter's chocolate croc mounted. Awesome combo and my personal favorite in my collection Samsung Galaxy Note III Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astonjenks Posted December 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 I've ordered the same strap for my 5002 with natural stitching! peters strap are FAB AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markiemark Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astonjenks Posted December 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markiemark Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 Thanks AJ! Yes, I was indeed referring to a 44mm Luminor. A 44mm Luminor is pretty much the max for me I think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astonjenks Posted December 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bidle Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 (edited) New model; brown strap! Only try. :-) Its Trt. I Simply love the brown strap: Edited December 21, 2013 by Bidle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T222 Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 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 ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bidle Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 (edited) Thx. When I bought the watch I immediately ordered the brown strap. Its Trt (The real thing). Edited December 21, 2013 by Bidle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T222 Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markiemark Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T222 Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markiemark Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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