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To date I've had 4 Big Pilots and have a serious love/hate relationship with them. I love them because I find them gorgeous and iconic. I hate them because on any given day I find the proportions absolutely absurd. Below is my latest. Most of the time I'l...  

There is one in the CM that has caught my attention. I never liked the crown, but lately it has grown on me. Did you always like it? Seems like it’s way easy to wind though, there is just something about it, maybe too big in pictures?? Nice collection

If you like the design of the Big Pilot but find it too unwieldy, try getting an IWC UTC 3251 from the late 90’s / early 2000’s. It’s got a lot of the same visual elements, in a 39mm x 12.5mm package that’s a joy to wear. Useful complication, too. ... 

My buddy John had one when I first got into watches and wanted one badly. This is way before I'd ever think I'd own a multi-thousand dollar watch... especially on a strap which would not last a lifetime. I look back fondly on my innocence! TBH I'm not in ... 

The Mojave, Heritage & Bronze all have elements I appreciate but the 46mm size is a problem, I recently bought a 44mm Panerai which is probably my threshold but I'll need to try one a Big Pilot to really know for sure, perhaps the natural darkening of... 

www.iwc.com I think this size could suit most people who find the 46 too big and bulky... ...  

However, given your pics, you can wear the 46mm watch well! 👍🏻

That said, it would have been even nearer to perfection if it had a manual movement with a lengthy power reserve.

I had the BP transitional. Gave it up for most of my camera gear. I got 12 years of excellent use out my Nikon but still miss that watch. I now have the BP 42 which is better proportioned so I’m happy now. 😊

I have had a few…I and others think it looks good on me…but, I cannot get the comfort level that I want…they are so cool…yours looks awesome…I may revisit another time…they are just so cool…

I just gifted my son in law my 5002 as him and my daughter gifted me with my 2nd grandchild. I still have the “Safari” variant and the BP 43. ...  

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Paul Gerber and the Chrono Felix TS 😁 You have quite a collection 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

I have the modern iteration which gets a lot of wrist time, but I can understand your feelings on how big it seems sometimes. Still, the charm of your 5002 and other pilots is next level.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Such as the Grandfather of yours... Its size is part of the concept, such as it is the case with Panerai.... Enjoy, mon ami. Nicolas ...  

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My wife really likes my Big Pilots. She would be very upset if one departed. ...  

That's a great wife you have!