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20 November 2017, 02:00 AM
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IWC Big Pilot or Panerai Submersible
Hello all!
Need some opinions on my next watch. I am debating between 2 pretty different pieces: IWC Big Pilot & the Panerai Submersible Carbotech. I've loved the big pilot for a long time now but the Carbotech makes it so cool. Pictures are of the actual watches at my AD on my wrist.       Sent from my STV100-2 using Tapatalk |
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20 November 2017, 09:46 AM
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The Panerai looks better on you.
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20 November 2017, 10:02 AM
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20 November 2017, 11:33 AM
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Hard to tell from the angles of the pictures but the BP seems to look better on your wrist. I've had the BP, and a number of 47mm PAMs (not a Sub), and the BP definitely wore smaller.
But those two are impossible to compare, two completely different watches. What fits your life better? |
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20 November 2017, 01:51 PM
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I tried a carbotech on recently... it was hard to give it back to the sales guy...
so I guess you know which way I'd go.... but they are both very nice. cheers
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20 November 2017, 03:21 PM
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Two very different watches. If it's going to be 100% casual, I'd probably go with the Panerai.
Good luck! |
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20 November 2017, 03:55 PM
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BP by a mile
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20 November 2017, 05:21 PM
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the date wheel on the Panerai is stuck
Both are big -- too big for my skinny wrists -- but the Big Pilot looks more balanced. My feeling on the Panerai is you should go with a 44 |
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20 November 2017, 05:51 PM
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I prefer the IWC, the carbon is to modern for me
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20 November 2017, 07:04 PM
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I would say the Panerai! But i am biased! I think the submersible is more unique. There are a lot of pilots watches around, but dont think anyone makes a watch that even resembles the submersible. I think the carbotech is very cool too. Overall, between both these watches there are no wrong decisions.
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20 November 2017, 08:29 PM
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Big Pilot
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20 November 2017, 09:12 PM
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And if you expected any clarity here.........
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20 November 2017, 09:46 PM
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I prefer the Panerai.
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20 November 2017, 11:46 PM
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I work in an office building but I am pretty active. To be honest both would fit my life, I have a pretty sprawling collection so neither watch will really add any utility other than just being cool.
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20 November 2017, 11:47 PM
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21 November 2017, 12:05 AM
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21 November 2017, 12:23 AM
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I have always loved the Big Pilot....
If I were to get the Submersible I would still crave a BP. If I got the BP I don't know if I would be wanting for the Submersible..... I guess I just answered my own question Sent from my STV100-2 using Tapatalk |
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21 November 2017, 12:24 AM
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21 November 2017, 11:25 AM
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Big Pilot!!! I was facing almost the same dilemma, having a tough time deciding between the BP and the PAM 1305 (Titanium 1950's case sub, 47mm)...I went with the Big Pilot Le Petit Prince edition, and I am thrilled!!! Can't wear it until Christmas day though...but I can look at it al I want until then!!! LOL
Seriously, go for the IWC. You won't regret it!
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21 November 2017, 03:29 PM
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Big Pilot. No question in my mind..
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21 November 2017, 10:01 PM
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 I think you've arrived at your own answer. And to add, yes there are a lot of Pilot watches but this is THE Pilot watch for me. |
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23 November 2017, 01:18 AM
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Wrestled with a similar decision between the BP and a different Panerau. Went with the BP, no regrets at all... Good luck
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12 December 2017, 08:17 AM
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BP all day long! I too had the same dilemma - BP or PAM. At the end, I went with the 5009. Love it! No regrets at all.
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12 December 2017, 11:54 AM
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Big Pilot for sure.
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12 December 2017, 12:29 PM
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Big P. Looks much better on your wrist. I think that watch wears much smaller than its size. I’m actually debating between a big p and a pam 372. Leaning toward the 372 based on cost though.
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13 December 2017, 07:14 AM
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Big Pilot.
I like PAM, and I like carbon fiber. but i won't get one that uses spring bars.
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13 December 2017, 02:35 PM
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Hard one... Get both:)
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13 December 2017, 09:40 PM
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13 December 2017, 10:49 PM
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Big Pilot
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15 December 2017, 07:27 PM
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Big Pilot for sure!
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