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The RG version was much nicer than I expected
It's been a while since I have seen a RG version, but I was surprised at how sharp looking it was. I thought it would be an odd pairing, putting a precious metal case with a Pilot watch, but I think it works. I am considering a SS version which I think is not only a good value, but also more in keeping with the style. I am still the thinking about the combination of casual watch & perpetual complication as well as the case size. I find it wears well on my wrist, better than a Pam or Fifty Fathoms, but it's still a big watch and niche offering.
In terms of the BP, I was actually referring to the 5004 since it's more similar in price to the GO, but your comparison is probably more appropriate. While the BP 5004 offers a different complication than the GO perpetual, the focus was on the complexity of the dial and lack of simplicity. IMO, it is one of one of the most popular pilot watches even though it's moves quite far from the more traditional somber dial. In terms of the BP perpetual, I find the dial way too distracting, and moves too far away from the pilot watch genre. Other than GO and IWC, I cannot think of another pilot watch perpetual calendar. For me, I am drawn to the dial and the complication and less so the pilot watch style. Best regards.
I did....
By: MiniCooper : June 14th, 2010-12:35
flirt with it briefly but decided against it..... I think that the complication does not suit a pilots watch.... Also the simplicity of the big date and the retro look of the base model are more attractive.... It seems though that GO does not manufacture ...
yes, considering it
By: mac : June 14th, 2010-13:15
I really like the style, aesthetics and the perpetual complication. I having doubts, however, about the combination. I associate perpetuals with dress watches and pilot watches are far removed from that. As a result, I wonder how well the design will age ...
One photo in my files . . .
By: Dr No : June 15th, 2010-23:35
. . . of the rose gold model, taken last year (sorry for the reflections). Funny that you mention the IWC Big Pilot perpetual; it seems considerably more complex, with a plethora of days, dates, and months printed on the dial. The Navigator is somewhat sm...
i've got one -
By: maikeru : June 15th, 2010-00:38
I believe there are two editions (at least) of this watch. I've got the limited edition RG one with the black dial from circa 2001 or 2002 (?). I'm not too keen on the recently released revision which, IMO, seems crowded and unbalanced. The one I've got, ...
Agree the older one is very nice
By: mac : June 16th, 2010-06:21
While I like the size and case style of the older version, I actually prefer the dial and hands of the new version. I like the use of the dark background (versus the white) in the date and other windows. I find it odd that GO doesn't use a black backgroun...
Thanks for bringing back . . .
By: Dr No : June 16th, 2010-10:17
. . . that blast from the past! I well remember revisiting that review many times. I had the opportunity to acquire one of the steel limited edition Navigator perpetuals when they were available from the dealer that commissioned them, but went for a rose ...
Perpetual
By: Le Chef : June 15th, 2010-06:50
I had always thought that as one of the great complications a perpetual should be a special occasion watch, but I've recently had a rethink. Surely this should be a complication you wear everyday? It's highly useful/practical from the point of view of the...
