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Mastergreenhand · 27 November 2014, 01:04 PM

I have read / heard that the Big Pilots are commonly known to be inaccurate. Is this true? Is this just with the 5004 movement or did the 5009 fix those issues. I'd like to hear from BP owners past or present and if you had any issues positive or negative.

I love pilot watches and so far I have a Steinhart and a Laco Keil. I may end up just getting another Laco (a 45 mm A dial). But am still curious as to the accuracy of the BP considering its cost.

Thanks in advance

HAGWE

GB-man · 27 November 2014, 03:32 PM

Interested as well because the IWC port's rep for inaccuracy has led me astray. Otherwise, lovely watches

I do hope to own one someday either way.

Silvio Mosiello · 27 November 2014, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Interested as well because the IWC port's rep for inaccuracy has led me astray. Otherwise, lovely watches

I do hope to own one someday either way.

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Jp28 · 27 November 2014, 07:49 PM

I remember reading somewhere that there were some (not that widespread) issues with the 5002 which had the slow beat movement. Hence the change with the 5004 which I believe cleared the issues.
My 5004 has been great.

MrJ320 · 27 November 2014, 11:23 PM

I had a 5002 slowbeat Big Pilot and accuracy was acceptable, it was averaging +6 sec/day.

B. Doggy · 28 November 2014, 02:13 AM

I've owned 2 5004's and both were a bit off. It didn't bother me though because it's a badass watch!

Daytona4130 · 2 December 2014, 02:07 AM

I had a 5004 and it was +/- 3 seconds per day. Very acceptable. It's a great watch

27 November 2014, 01:04 PM	#1
Mastergreenhand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Tony Location: Chi-town Watch: Starbucks Posts: 1,170	Big Pilot IWC accuracy I have read / heard that the Big Pilots are commonly known to be inaccurate. Is this true? Is this just with the 5004 movement or did the 5009 fix those issues. I'd like to hear from BP owners past or present and if you had any issues positive or negative. I love pilot watches and so far I have a Steinhart and a Laco Keil. I may end up just getting another Laco (a 45 mm A dial). But am still curious as to the accuracy of the BP considering its cost. Thanks in advance HAGWE __________________ Starbucks, Speedmaster Professional, PAM 212

28 November 2014, 02:13 AM	#6
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	I've owned 2 5004's and both were a bit off. It didn't bother me though because it's a badass watch! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

27 November 2014, 03:32 PM	#2
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,864	Interested as well because the IWC port's rep for inaccuracy has led me astray. Otherwise, lovely watches I do hope to own one someday either way.

27 November 2014, 07:49 PM	#4
Jp28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Here and there Posts: 566	I remember reading somewhere that there were some (not that widespread) issues with the 5002 which had the slow beat movement. Hence the change with the 5004 which I believe cleared the issues. My 5004 has been great.

27 November 2014, 11:23 PM	#5
MrJ320 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: James Location: Toronto Watch: IG: @j.project Posts: 2,194	I had a 5002 slowbeat Big Pilot and accuracy was acceptable, it was averaging +6 sec/day.

2 December 2014, 02:07 AM	#7
Daytona4130 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Jack Location: 'Murica Watch: HBO:) Posts: 1,363	I had a 5004 and it was +/- 3 seconds per day. Very acceptable. It's a great watch

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