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IWC Big Pilot Top Gun
Dear Purists,
I came upon this one tonight and I wonder if it sits well on my wrist, what are your thoughts? Also do you have any comments regarding IWC ceramic cases in terms of scratch sensitivity and impact resistance?
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IWC Big Pilot Top Gun
Dear Purists, I came upon this one tonight and I wonder if it sits well on my wrist, what are your thoughts? Also do you have any comments regarding IWC ceramic cases in terms of scratch sensitivity and impact resistance? ...
Looks Great
Seems to sit well to me, in fact I'm jealous, have tried a Big Pilot in the past but looked silly on me which was a shame as it was the steel Spitfire annual calendar (which I thought was great value) - if you like it I wouldn't hesitate. I can't comment ...
Looks great on your wrist.......
I would just flip the strap the other direction. Its really hard to scratch ceramic btw. Tony
A signsture piece from IWC
IWC does do some great watches and this one is one of it. If you are considering it then give it a serious chance: should be a part of any modern collection.
It looks great on you! With regards to ceramic sensitivity allow me to give my personal experience ...
I’ve owned plenty of ceramic watches from Hublot, AP, Panerai ans even IWC and to be honest they all do tend to scratch and mostly the IWC for some reasons. I’ve had the same one you’re wearing and even the Top Gun double chronograph and they did take mar...
Thanks Laurent
For this valuable info, even it is vulnerable to scratch as I suspect, I really like the design, we will see if I get it