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Bdiesel570 · 26 September 2017, 04:36 AM

I only have 1 timepiece currently, I used to buy and sell quite often.

I have a 114060 currently and I have my eye on the BLNR. My AD near me has one, I would typically go with DavidSW but he is out! However he has 1 other piece in which I want, the IWC Big Pilot Le Petit prince.

Do you guys think I should go with a Big Pilot since it isn't very close to my 114060?

I really can't decide, the BLNR or the Big Pilot.

I won't be able to get a Ceramic Daytona for at least a year and a half, as I am not paying 5k over retail.

Suggestions??? :)

watchwatcher · 26 September 2017, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bdiesel570

Do you guys think I should go with a Big Pilot since it isn't very close to my 114060?

No...I think you should go with the watch you really want. If it's the BLNR, then wait for it. It will come, eventually...it's not a rare piece.

And1dre · 26 September 2017, 05:01 AM

I would go with BLNR. Personally like it more than the IWC.

KBM · 26 September 2017, 05:07 AM

The Petit Prince Big Pilot is a beautiful (albeit very large) watch. If you like both equally, it would present a nice change of pace from the sub.

travisb · 26 September 2017, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

No...I think you should go with the watch you really want. If it's the BLNR, then wait for it. It will come, eventually...it's not a rare piece.

Yep. Don't worry about what might be too similar. Go with what strikes you most. Lots of owners with both Subs and GMTs.

Cru Jones · 26 September 2017, 05:11 AM

If it's really 50-50, the IWC will pair really nicely with the Sub in a 2-piece collection.

jrs146 · 26 September 2017, 06:03 AM

I really love the look of many IWC's. But after owning some I've come to the conclusion that after the honeymoon, compared to my Rolex it loses a lot of the appeal. Unless you really really love the IWC id pick up the BLNR. You can't go wrong with he BLNR and in the event you do you can resell for what you paid im sure. The IWC will have a much worse resale if that means anything in your decision making process.

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Bdiesel570 · 26 September 2017, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

If it's really 50-50, the IWC will pair really nicely with the Sub in a 2-piece collection.

It is pretty much 50-50. DSW has a Big Pilot for around 8900, similar to the BLNR. I am looking for the 2-piece aspect as I don't have a ton of extra cash laying around to create the collection I want, that will take quite sometime. :)

Just in the event I had to flip It I could probably get close to what I paid given it was used.

We all know the BLNR will holds its value. :)

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Bdiesel570 · 26 September 2017, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jrs146

I really love the look of many IWC's. But after owning some I've come to the conclusion that after the honeymoon, compared to my Rolex it loses a lot of the appeal. Unless you really really love the IWC id pick up the BLNR. You can't go wrong with he BLNR and in the event you do you can resell for what you paid im sure. The IWC will have a much worse resale if that means anything in your decision making process.

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That is good to know as I have never owned an IWC. However I feel like my honeymoon will never be over with my Sub :)

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brandrea · 26 September 2017, 06:28 AM

Tough call on that one. The IWC is a very nice watch though ....

AK797 · 26 September 2017, 06:30 AM

Not a fan of the BP, prefer the 3714s, so I'd choose BLNR if you are on the fence, lots more advantages.

gwalker · 26 September 2017, 05:33 PM

Everyone needs a dress
Watch and short of
Something 5x more the IWC is amazing.

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gwalker · 26 September 2017, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by gwalker

Everyone needs a dress
Watch and short of
Something 5x more the IWC is amazing. The big big pilot is just as nice and fit is equal to anything other than the true top 3 minus the customs of course.

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regnant · 26 September 2017, 08:28 PM

I'm not IWC person that's why I would say BLNR and when you want to sell it you must be finding buyers more easily

Rocco21 · 26 September 2017, 08:30 PM

Blnr

1William · 26 September 2017, 08:44 PM

I would go with the BLNR and there are listing by other Trusted Sellers where you can pick one up. The IWC, while a nice watch, would not hold the long term appeal of the BLNR for me. Not to mention value. Ask a few TS what the trade value of the IWC is and what the trade value of the BLNR is. If you loved the IWC then fine but you are looking at it because David does not have one. Go with the original thought and for #3 look at the IWC or paying for the Daytona.

karmatp · 26 September 2017, 11:33 PM

I almost prefer IWC over Rolex these days. Mainly because most guys who wear a Rolex have never heard of IWC.

IWC makes some stunning watches, and I love their straps. Their bracelets have always been better than Rolex also, although Rolex has stepped up their game.

psychokandy · 27 September 2017, 12:12 AM

i have both 114060 and 116710BLNR ;)

Bdiesel570 · 27 September 2017, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by karmatp

I almost prefer IWC over Rolex these days. Mainly because most guys who wear a Rolex have never heard of IWC.

IWC makes some stunning watches, and I love their straps. Their bracelets have always been better than Rolex also, although Rolex has stepped up their game.

I really like the straps on the IWC watches as well.

Bdiesel570 · 27 September 2017, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by gwalker

everyone needs a dress
watch and short of
something 5x more the iwc is amazing.

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nice!! :)

2807 · 27 September 2017, 03:22 AM

Hey ! OP, A fellow Long Beach, CA pal ! Life is good in ol' Long Beach.
I like the AD at South Coast Plaza, I may hang out there too much...its dangerous.
Where do you go? I don't even know of another place, never cared to look.

Hairdude1 · 27 September 2017, 04:59 AM

Go with your gut, that said I would take the BLNR then pick up the IWC

Bdiesel570 · 27 September 2017, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 2807

Hey ! OP, A fellow Long Beach, CA pal ! Life is good in ol' Long Beach.
I like the AD at South Coast Plaza, I may hang out there too much...its dangerous.
Where do you go? I don't even know of another place, never cared to look.

I was at south coast the other day, they just had gotten in a BLNR thats why this topic was created haha.

It is probably gone by now, but they will surface again. Still torn between the BP and BLNR.

tommy91 · 27 September 2017, 06:32 AM

Blnr

Bdiesel570 · 4 October 2017, 07:03 AM

BLNR INC.

Thanks for the help :)

HK Islandboy · 4 October 2017, 11:15 AM

The big pilot doesn’t grab me - so, BLNR would be my choice between these two

Andrés G · 4 October 2017, 02:54 PM

Get the BLNR, the Big Pilot is just too big to wear it often.

Ruud Van Driver · 4 October 2017, 03:09 PM

Sounds like you want the BLNR. DavidSW might not have one today but I can’t see you having to wait too long if you ask him to get you one. If you don’t want to pay a $5k premium for a ceramic Daytona, I think you could be waiting quite a long time.

delraywatch · 4 October 2017, 10:50 PM

Go for what you truly want. Buyer's remorse is the worse!

John

26 September 2017, 04:36 AM	#1
Bdiesel570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Bruce Location: Delray Beach, FL Watch: Rolex Posts: 232	Next piece I only have 1 timepiece currently, I used to buy and sell quite often. I have a 114060 currently and I have my eye on the BLNR. My AD near me has one, I would typically go with DavidSW but he is out! However he has 1 other piece in which I want, the IWC Big Pilot Le Petit prince. Do you guys think I should go with a Big Pilot since it isn't very close to my 114060? I really can't decide, the BLNR or the Big Pilot. I won't be able to get a Ceramic Daytona for at least a year and a half, as I am not paying 5k over retail. Suggestions??? :)

26 September 2017, 06:03 AM	#7
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,821	I really love the look of many IWC's. But after owning some I've come to the conclusion that after the honeymoon, compared to my Rolex it loses a lot of the appeal. Unless you really really love the IWC id pick up the BLNR. You can't go wrong with he BLNR and in the event you do you can resell for what you paid im sure. The IWC will have a much worse resale if that means anything in your decision making process. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

26 September 2017, 08:28 PM	#14
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	I'm not IWC person that's why I would say BLNR and when you want to sell it you must be finding buyers more easily __________________

26 September 2017, 11:33 PM	#17
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I almost prefer IWC over Rolex these days. Mainly because most guys who wear a Rolex have never heard of IWC. IWC makes some stunning watches, and I love their straps. Their bracelets have always been better than Rolex also, although Rolex has stepped up their game. __________________ My grails:

27 September 2017, 04:59 AM	#22
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Go with your gut, that said I would take the BLNR then pick up the IWC __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

26 September 2017, 05:01 AM	#3
And1dre "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,182	I would go with BLNR. Personally like it more than the IWC.

26 September 2017, 05:07 AM	#4
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,390	The Petit Prince Big Pilot is a beautiful (albeit very large) watch. If you like both equally, it would present a nice change of pace from the sub.

26 September 2017, 05:11 AM	#6
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,499	If it's really 50-50, the IWC will pair really nicely with the Sub in a 2-piece collection.

26 September 2017, 06:28 AM	#10
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,697	Tough call on that one. The IWC is a very nice watch though ....

26 September 2017, 06:30 AM	#11
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,232	Not a fan of the BP, prefer the 3714s, so I'd choose BLNR if you are on the fence, lots more advantages.

26 September 2017, 05:33 PM	#12
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Everyone needs a dress Watch and short of Something 5x more the IWC is amazing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 September 2017, 08:30 PM	#15
Rocco21 Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Rob Location: Cape Cod Watch: 126660,126600 Posts: 1,324	Blnr

26 September 2017, 08:44 PM	#16
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,749	I would go with the BLNR and there are listing by other Trusted Sellers where you can pick one up. The IWC, while a nice watch, would not hold the long term appeal of the BLNR for me. Not to mention value. Ask a few TS what the trade value of the IWC is and what the trade value of the BLNR is. If you loved the IWC then fine but you are looking at it because David does not have one. Go with the original thought and for #3 look at the IWC or paying for the Daytona.

27 September 2017, 12:12 AM	#18
psychokandy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PG.PJ.SH Watch: Crown.Rose.Shield Posts: 173	i have both 114060 and 116710BLNR ;)

27 September 2017, 03:22 AM	#21
2807 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: California Posts: 315	Hey ! OP, A fellow Long Beach, CA pal ! Life is good in ol' Long Beach. I like the AD at South Coast Plaza, I may hang out there too much...its dangerous. Where do you go? I don't even know of another place, never cared to look.

27 September 2017, 06:32 AM	#24
tommy91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: . Location: . Posts: 1,343	Blnr

4 October 2017, 07:03 AM	#25
Bdiesel570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Bruce Location: Delray Beach, FL Watch: Rolex Posts: 232	BLNR INC. Thanks for the help :)

4 October 2017, 11:15 AM	#26
HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	The big pilot doesn’t grab me - so, BLNR would be my choice between these two

4 October 2017, 02:54 PM	#27
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,391	Get the BLNR, the Big Pilot is just too big to wear it often.

4 October 2017, 03:09 PM	#28
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,924	Sounds like you want the BLNR. DavidSW might not have one today but I can’t see you having to wait too long if you ask him to get you one. If you don’t want to pay a $5k premium for a ceramic Daytona, I think you could be waiting quite a long time. __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

4 October 2017, 10:50 PM	#29
delraywatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami Posts: 3,815	Go for what you truly want. Buyer's remorse is the worse! John

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