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18 November 2017, 07:44 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
Real Name: Abdon
Location: Florida
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Please help me decide on my next watch!
Hello gang!
I recently posted a thread regarding my next timepiece. It's kind of an important one, since it will be my gift to myself for my 50th birthday. I have a pretty decent collection, and I like mostly sports watches, and I tend to gravitate towards the larger pieces. Although I do rotate my watches quite regularly, I find that my PAM 422 or my Breitling Navitimer 01 (46mm) have been getting the most wrist time lately. I was pretty much decided on purchasing the PAM 1305, but then the IWC Big Pilot caught my eye...and it has sparked my curiosity quite significantly. I am planning on going to the boutiques this weekend and trying them both on. My question is, should I stick to Panerai, one of my favorite brands and go for the 1305, or should I add the Big Pilot to my stable, a watch I know I will enjoy and wear often? Also, I have no IWC's in my collection at this time. I am not looking to buy as an "investment", I do not plan on selling or flipping any of my current pieces...I am planning on buying new, and keeping the watch. One last thing, the IWC boutique I will be visiting has both the Petit Prince version as well as the regular version of the Big Pilot... which one should I get if I decide on IWC? I have no blue dialed watches, but in the pics they both look great and are identically priced. Thank you all for taking the time to read this post, and I appreciate your insight and help!
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18 November 2017, 08:40 AM
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Put some line breaks between paragraphs. People are less inclined to read a wall of text.
Also, post pictures of the watches. |
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18 November 2017, 10:00 AM
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Here are a few options, if you’re not entirely wedded to the IWCs.
https://www.chrono24.com/hublot/clas...-id6572310.htm https://www.chrono24.com/hublot/clas...-id6681246.htm https://www.chrono24.com/girardperre...-id6393498.htm https://www.chrono24.com/geraldgenta...-id5217109.htm https://www.chrono24.com/bulgari/oct...-id6618587.htm https://www.chrono24.com/bulgari/oct...-id7156754.htm https://www.chrono24.com/lindewerdel...-id6081117.htm – better photos here. https://www.chrono24.com/lindewerdel...-id5733715.htm https://www.chrono24.com/piaget/polo...-id7178391.htm https://www.chrono24.com/piaget/piag...-id5255329.htm – might just be feasible depending on max budget and if the VAT can be deducted (divide by 1.2). The Bvlgari Velocissimo, LW, and Hublot have bracelets which you can buy at a later date, should you fancy that option. |
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18 November 2017, 12:11 PM
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Real Name: Neil
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Of PJ's choices I like the GP Laureto and I like LWs, tho the Spidospeed and Elemental are my preferred models.
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25 November 2017, 11:25 AM
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Real Name: Dana
Location: Charlotte, NC
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I'm a huge fan of the regular Big Pilot, I'm probably going to be picking one up here soon so that's my vote.
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25 November 2017, 03:11 PM
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I tried this on the other day. New 46mm heritage. Pretty cool piece but a bit too big for my liking. You should definitely look at it if you’re thinking BP.
Good luck!   Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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29 November 2017, 07:47 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2009
Real Name: Abdon
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Already made my decision...went with the IWC Big Pilot Petite Prince edition, and I bought the IWC Mark XVIII Petite Prince edition for my wife, as a Christmas surprise gift for her, she has NO clue...only problem is I can't open my watch or wear it until Christmas day...so pics to follow on Christmas!!! Thanks for all your replies and advice!
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29 November 2017, 07:47 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
Real Name: Abdon
Location: Florida
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Quote:
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29 November 2017, 08:59 AM
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 Got a Sea Dweller 126600 instead but I can tell you that I have Big Pilot envy haha  Sent from my LG-H990 using Tapatalk |
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29 November 2017, 09:04 AM
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Congrats to you and yours
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29 November 2017, 01:56 PM
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IWC is a wonderful brand. It goes well with cat paws.
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29 November 2017, 03:54 PM
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Real Name: Yannis
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Congrats on the choice Abdon!
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13 December 2017, 04:05 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Real Name: Dana
Location: Charlotte, NC
Watch: Nautilus 5712
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Congrats! Just picked up my BP last Friday!!!
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