hilts Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Hi guys. First post here for a long time Looking for some help with a new Big Pilot. Looking at Trusty's pages just now. Two options leap out at me. 1. Top Gun ceramic. Model 5019.http://www.trusty-watch.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=30_238&products_id=12120I like the look of this but am concerned about 2 things. Firstly, is the ceramic black? It looks kinda grey in the photos but that is maybe just the light. Secondly, why only lume at 12,3,6&9? 2. 5004.http://www.trusty-watch.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=30_238&products_id=9380. Seems pretty good. So the question is, what do people think of these models? Personal preference aside, which one would you go for? Or am I missing something - should I be checking out a different model or seller? Thanks guys Hilts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Welcome back big guy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opti Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 ceramic is matte black, the lume is corect, should only be on 12 6 9 and 3 the 5004 is also a great rep, I have one myself and very happy with it. They are both pretty well regarded, its just a matter of taste if you want something a little more dressy with the SS or more military/tough with the ceramic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilts Posted February 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Thanks opti. I think the deciding factor is that the Ceramic is 48mm vs 5004 46mm. I think 48 is going to look comically big!? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofi Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 the 5004 is an amazing rep. something about the giant dial, ceramic case combo I don't like with the top gun. comically big agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opti Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) oh, I didnt realise the ceramic was actually even bigger! I mean the 5004 is big enough, any bigger and your getting into uboat territory my 5004 on croc strap, and i have a 7.5 inch wrist Edited February 11, 2015 by opti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilts Posted February 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Nice. That's the one for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 I have the 5002 - nice watch - definitely appreciate the detail work on the 5004 that IWC did. Looking for a replacement genuine IWC (or really really nice rep) strap with deployant. Any suggestions folks? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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