The Big Pilot [almost]

[Golfman]

Received NavBUhr yesterday:-)

Golfman, thank you for good advice

You are welcome kiki-hr

Wich one have you bought ?

Pics please

[jake48]

An update to this thread. I just returned from my trip to London / Germany. (Too bad we didn't meet up Pug)

Anyway - I spent an entire morning with G

Edited March 10, 2008 by jake48

[Ylfig]

Looking forward to seeing the pics of the new watch Jake.

The 47mm one is too big for me but 44/45 would be perfect.

[jarpo]

Jake that strap looks awesome!!!

[Golfman]

I spent an entire morning with G

[Dani]

I have one on the way but whit PR

[jake48]

One of the reasons I collect watches is that every watch has a story. Vintage watches come with a story already built in and when you buy a new watch it is up to you to give the watch a story.

This is the story I gave to my new Steinhart.

My daughter was quickly approaching the end of her school year in London and I had promised her that my wife and I would visit her while she lived in London and attended college. Prior to embarking on our trip to visit her, I was cruising RWG and stumbled on this thread. I had always loved IWC's and in particular the Big Pilot. With one of my kids having completed his college education, one attending college in London and two more remaining to put through college, it wasn't going to be anytime soon that I could afford an IWC Big Pilot. I liked what I read about Steinhart and in large part due to what I read here at RWG , decided to contact Steinhart about purchasing a watch.

After a few emails back and fourth I quickly discovered what a nice guy G

Edited March 26, 2008 by jake48

[deltatahoe]

@jake, wow -- what a great story and of course a nice looking watch to boot

thanks for sharing

deltatahoe

[dylan]

@jake: wonderful little adventure!

to everyone...this thread was a great read and now turned onto this brand...don't know if i should thank ya or hate ya...

[old skool]

I love mine. I know Davidsen has started to make a big pilot with a small auto movement and central second hands. I think it is a 24mm strap as opposed to most of the 22mm lug widths.

[jake48]

I love mine. I know Davidsen has started to make a big pilot with a small auto movement and central second hands. I think it is a 24mm strap as opposed to most of the 22mm lug widths.

Very nice pictures old skool. When I spoke to G

[Ylfig]

great story Jake and the strap looks really nice!

What is the size of your wrist?

[yellomen]

WOW... you guys make me want one of these watches soooo bad!!!! Thanx for an excellent story and beautiful pictures

[Kiterpete]

I have decided to step up to the plate and buy the Limited. I have a couple of questions that hopefully members with more experience than me can answer.

I'm located in Canada is it best to buy from the German Steinhart site or the US Debaufre site. I only see EU pricing on the Steinhart and the converted prices seem higher than the Debaufre site prices. Personally I would like to see the Steinhart name on the dial. I see several pictures of both on this thread and was wondering if all of the Steinharts are purchased on his site by members who are EU located.

Any help before I dust off the Visa would be appreciated.

[Golfman]

Congrats Jake48, and thanks a lot for sharing this wonderfull story with us

Enjoy mate