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walds11 · 19 October 2021, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

No problem. Smart man. I’ll need to delete my IG and TRF account to curb that habit.

Ain’t that the truth.

I am also eyeing up the blue dial. It is not a classic Pilot’s watch dial color, but I am a sucker for blue dials. You can’t beat the black dial with brown calfskin strap combo though.

GB-man · 23 October 2021, 06:26 AM

ChaseATX · 23 October 2021, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by walds11

I am intrigued by the BP43. Let’s see some wrist shots.

I got you

ChaseATX · 23 October 2021, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Talk to me about this strap!

scarlet knight · 23 October 2021, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by walds11

^Nice! So, which hole are you at on the strap? My wrist is ~6.5” wrist. Per IWC customer service, I will need an XS size strap. These are the wrist size ranges:

XS 6.25-6.75”
Regular 7-7.75”

My watch is about four years old. Wonder if the strap is different.

GB-man · 23 October 2021, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ChaseATX

Talk to me about this strap!

Bandr bands! Love their stuff for the money. 21mm desert sand cordura. It’s in an IWC pilot style as well with the abrupt taper about an inch from the lug.

Honestly I am one of those guys who doesn’t like deployants. I find standard tang more comfy.

danwang0520 · 23 October 2021, 03:48 PM

This thread got me hooked of getting a Pilot’s watch for my sea/air/land collection.

I am saving up for the Pilot Chronograph 41 right now, and thinking of pulling the trigger at the end of the year.

Current collection: 1) Rolex Submariner 116610LV, 2) Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional 311.30.42.30.01.006, 3) Panerai Luminor GMT 10-days PAM533

walds11 · 24 October 2021, 01:15 AM

I was at Tourneau/Bucherer yesterday to check one out. They had black dial with brown strap, blue dial with blue strap and blue dial with bracelet in stock. I was underwhelmed, mostly do to the lack of date and/or power reserve complications, although the blue dial was very striking. I could see this being a quick flip for me, but still think pondering it. Regarding strap fit, I was at the tightest hole and there was way too much tail sticking out. I’d definitely need the XS length strap.

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walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,632	I was at Tourneau/Bucherer yesterday to check one out. They had black dial with brown strap, blue dial with blue strap and blue dial with bracelet in stock. I was underwhelmed, mostly do to the lack of date and/or power reserve complications, although the blue dial was very striking. I could see this being a quick flip for me, but still think pondering it. Regarding strap fit, I was at the tightest hole and there was way too much tail sticking out. I’d definitely need the XS length strap. __________________ Adam

23 October 2021, 03:48 PM	#37
danwang0520 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Daniel Location: Taipei, Taiwan Watch: my signature Posts: 2,669	This thread got me hooked of getting a Pilot’s watch for my sea/air/land collection. I am saving up for the Pilot Chronograph 41 right now, and thinking of pulling the trigger at the end of the year. Current collection: 1) Rolex Submariner 116610LV, 2) Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional 311.30.42.30.01.006, 3) Panerai Luminor GMT 10-days PAM533

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