Author Topic: IWC Big Pilot PC Steel (Read 11373 times)

HK416 · « **on:** May 13, 2011, 10:15:51 AM »

This the new Big Pilot PC steel . Available only 250pcs in orange index.IWC 5000 caliber base . Clear back case. I will try to get better pics soon.

TheHobbit · « **Reply #1 on:** May 13, 2011, 01:10:30 PM »

Interesting watch. Still 46/47 mm with 21 mm lugs? The only thing I dislike about the big pilot collection. It is also good to see that all the hands for the calendar function has been standardise with the arrow indicator. IWC Calibre 51613?

G.MAC · « **Reply #2 on:** May 13, 2011, 01:47:32 PM »

the dial is a little bit too busy for my taste. still prefer the standard BP5004.

TheHobbit · « **Reply #3 on:** May 13, 2011, 02:02:10 PM »

I prefer the BP 5002. Better if it is the transitional model, 5002 look 5004 engine.

HK416 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 13, 2011, 02:29:55 PM »

This the only double moonpHase PC below 90k. Yeah, I do agree,it is an acquired taste. Some people do some people don't.

steveting · « **Reply #5 on:** May 13, 2011, 04:00:27 PM »

i do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HK416 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 15, 2011, 08:16:02 AM »

Quote from: steveting on May 13, 2011, 04:00:27 PM

i do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's good to hear.

ivanswk · « **Reply #7 on:** May 17, 2011, 01:55:59 PM »

nice, if can some wrist shoot...

very nice

SeeKay · « **Reply #8 on:** May 19, 2011, 11:27:16 AM »

Bro Sani,

Can i just check with you on the accuracy issue of the Portuguese 7 days and the BP. I read in other forums that it has some accuracy problems leading to more than +15 secs per day. In fact almost everyone mentioned that the pilot or the Port Chrono which has the 3717 or 3714 movement is much more accurate.

Bro Scott,

I saw you have the Port 7 days automatic. How is the accuracy so far? You have any problems with it?

Thanks in advance.

terrenceterrence · « **Reply #9 on:** May 19, 2011, 11:51:18 AM »

from what i heard from an owner of BP the movement of the basic 8 days is very susceptable to shocks and also as the power reserves winds down, it's not as accurate as when it's fully wound up.

ancs88 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 19, 2011, 11:57:32 AM »

Quote from: terrenceterrence on May 19, 2011, 11:51:18 AM

from what i heard from an owner of BP the movement of the basic 8 days is very susceptable to shocks and also as the power reserves winds down, it's not as accurate as when it's fully wound up.

If not mistaken, I've read somewhere in a review that the IWC 7days movement actually have 8.5days PR. Upon reaching the end of 7days, there is a trigger mechanism that will stop the watch as after 7days it will not be as accurate. It's very cool for IWC to do this in the design but anyway, the movement is not COSC certified. I'll try to find the link and post it later!

TheHobbit · « **Reply #11 on:** May 19, 2011, 02:40:19 PM »

Not sure about the big pilot movement but as for the IWC Big Pilot PC Steel, you really need to read the 'Warning' page carefully.

ancs88 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 19, 2011, 07:28:29 PM »

Found the link....

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=155817

TheHobbit · « **Reply #13 on:** May 19, 2011, 08:23:25 PM »

Had both my IWC timed today. Both running +1 sec a day. So this begs the question, ETA vs in-house. Is in-house over-rated?

SeeKay · « **Reply #14 on:** May 19, 2011, 08:25:34 PM »

Thks bro for the link. It seems that IWC has many pros and the only con is the accuracy. I am not a professional when it comes to watches but just curious, is +-15 to 30 secs acceptable in you guys opinion? If this is the case then it would seem that I will have to adjust the watch every week even if I wear it everyday.

Oh well.... Let's see what our bro scotty say. He has this model.

Till then I would still say the port 7 day is 1 fine looking watch.

Scott C. · « **Reply #15 on:** May 19, 2011, 09:08:44 PM »

Quote from: SeeKay on May 19, 2011, 11:27:16 AM

I saw you have the Port 7 days automatic. How is the accuracy so far? You have any problems with it?

mine +6 sec per day when i timed it 2 years ago.... the gain is consistance and i have no problem with that.. beautiful watch!

HK416 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 09, 2011, 09:27:17 AM »

Quote from: SeeKay on May 19, 2011, 11:27:16 AM

Bro Sani,

Can i just check with you on the accuracy issue of the Portuguese 7 days and the BP. I read in other forums that it has some accuracy problems leading to more than +15 secs per day. In fact almost everyone mentioned that the pilot or the Port Chrono which has the 3717 or 3714 movement is much more accurate.

Bro Scott,

I saw you have the Port 7 days automatic. How is the accuracy so far? You have any problems with it?

Thanks in advance.

Sorry, I've been offline for quite a while because I was away. So far to what we experience here is there's no isue on accuracy,to be honest there's one minor issue is the power reserve and that's only one incident due to hard impact to the watch. 3717 ( Pilot Chrono ) and 3714 ( Port Chrono ) are two similar base caliber that has been proven it's consistency and a petit complication so it has to be accurate. Anyway I'm just reviewing about the new Big Pilot Perpetual Calendar and not about Big Pilot 7 days.

chrisyen · « **Reply #17 on:** June 09, 2011, 08:39:49 PM »

3717 n 3714 using eta 7750... its proven movement lah... thas y many brand using it

SeeKay · « **Reply #18 on:** June 11, 2011, 08:11:52 AM »

HI bro Sani,

Thanks for the feedback, but how about the Portuguese Automatic 7 days POwer reserve? Any accuracy issues? I read in other forum that the 5001-calibre has some issues?

Thanks in advance.

lcncloud9 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 26, 2011, 12:07:11 AM »

One of my friends owned the same but titanium limited edition(only 50 pcs) which is quite outstanding too. But this piece simply the best!

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