wadan Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 I am writing this post to see who many of us would agree with the following Idea . First of all am not talking about reping an IWC , I am talking about a non branded “or brand it with the name you like “ Big Pilot watch . Personally I cant find any decent one on the market except the the Gen IWC PB. I went a head and bought a jag Bomber kept for a week and sold it , it was too thin, so thin that the crown digs in your hand kind of thin , So here is my Idea : Use the currently available bad IWC BP rep “ it is only bad because it dose not match the real one “ Change the dial to a standard Pilot “ no brand , no date, no power reserve “ dial with a nice lume job , Change the back that says IWC . Put a nice strap and walla I am thinking maybe we can convince Davedsen with the Idea “ we all know how talented he is “ So…What do you think ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devedander Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 It's voila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everythingape Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 Wadan, I assume you have seen the Steinhart Grand Marquis since you've been through the Jagdbomber and all, but in case you haven't, it's a nice watch At 13,8mm I do not know about its thickness compared to the Big Pilot's 17,5mm though, how bad it will look.. http://www.steinhartwatches.com/store/gran...rquis-p-69.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadan Posted December 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 (edited) Wadan, I assume you have seen the Steinhart Grand Marquis since you've been through the Jagdbomber and all, but in case you haven't, it's a nice watch At 13,8mm I do not know about its thickness compared to the Big Pilot's 17,5mm though, how bad it will look.. http://www.steinhartwatches.com/store/gran...rquis-p-69.html Thank you for your replay , Yes I know about it , unfortunately the Steinhart uses the same case dimensions “ Actually I think it is the same case “ The thickness Issue is real , I know I am not the only one complaining , Kindly follow this link , http://www.network54.com/Forum/246576/mess...muth+JagdBomber What can I say , nothing is perfect Cheers Edited December 28, 2006 by wadan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMK000 Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 Not many people are willing to wear a 47 mm watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam_tgg Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 AMK000 is correct. I like the pilots watch, but they are really design to be wear with a jacket (over a jacket). In my wirst, a 44 Pam is the maximun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statikman Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 Have you looked at Zeno? They are quite nice, actually nicer than they look in pictures and are 15mm. http://www.zeno-watch.ch/en/watches.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statikman Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 I also love this one at 55mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 I've been waiting anxiously for the IWC BP rep. Thin and big doesn't work for me either so I want a true IWC knock off.. label it whatever you will but give me thickness or give me death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadan Posted December 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 I've been waiting anxiously for the IWC BP rep. Thin and big doesn't work for me either so I want a true IWC knock off.. label it whatever you will but give me thickness or give me death. Morgan My Man You are speaking my language Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 How about an Azimuth Bombardier? 47mm case, BP styling, AS caliber 1950 inside... Pricing is under $1k US... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr1973 Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 (edited) This Steinhart will actually hit the market in early 2007. For a VERY REASONABLE price by the way! Edited December 29, 2006 by mr1973 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Steinhart Shminehart, Zeno Meno, Azimuth Shmazimuth.. yuch... why pay 1K for a second rate but good quality knockoff when you can pay under 400 for the good enough quality almost exact rep of the king of Pilots? It just doesn't make sense. This is what we want.. 46.2 mm of the hottest watch on the earth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Steinhart Shminehart, Zeno Meno, Azimuth Shmazimuth.. yuch... why pay 1K for a second rate but good quality knockoff when you can pay under 400 for the good enough quality almost exact rep of the king of Pilots? It just doesn't make sense. This is what we want.. 46.2 mm of the hottest watch on the earth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uziuzi Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 If a 1:1 rep of this baby was available, I'd change all my reps for it ! The problem is the movement right ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 If a 1:1 rep of this baby was available, I'd change all my reps for it ! The problem is the movement right ? Yes the size of it and the date wheel placement, also the power reserve there was a long thread on it on TRC. Every one was raving about it but it could not be made with the movements that are available. A shame but i am sure that the project has not been forgotten it just remains as a project for the rep makers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 I'm confident the Chinese gung foo watch masters will find a work around for this. Wonder if IWC designed them on purpose to make them rep proof? Rat Bastards!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadan Posted January 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Yes the size of it and the date wheel placement, also the power reserve there was a long thread on it on TRC. Every one was raving about it but it could not be made with the movements that are available. A shame but i am sure that the project has not been forgotten it just remains as a project for the rep makers. This is my point Exactly , The only thing standing between us and a an amazing Big pilot watch is the fixation on the brand , Why do not we just forget about Replicating an IWC BIG PILOT , and just make a decent good quality Thick Big Pilot of our own , I am for one do not care if it reads IWC on the dial or any other Name ,or brand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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