Bronze Big Pilot

Apprentice 2 posts

16 Jul 2018, 10:17 p.m. 16 Jul 2018, 10:17 p.m.

Hi-
New to the forum. I'm a long time IWC fan and collector.

I have a couple of portuguese watches including the Canada Boutique edition and a Petite Prince BP.

So here is the question. I have an opportunity to buy the Bronze BP. What are your general thoughts? I don't have any bronze or gold watches in my collection. I want to make sure I spend the money on a watch that will stand the test of time.

I've been blessed to have a great collection so this is not a first or third watch. Just a watch I like, but want to make sure I am not "bandwagonning" the bronze craze.

Thoughts?

Thanks!
BC

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Mr. Tonny Berteloot

Moderator 3567 posts

17 Jul 2018, 9:52 a.m. 17 Jul 2018, 9:52 a.m.

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Welcome to the forum and congrats on the two beauties you have in your collection, very nice start.
The BP is an icon in the IWC collection, bronze is special, I like it a lot ( look at the CF4, Aquatimer in bronze )
Know that a bronze case will change from shiny to a case with a patina.
And every case will be different over some time.
If you like that, go for it.

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Mr. Brandon Cuevas

Apprentice 2 posts

18 Jul 2018, 5:22 p.m. 18 Jul 2018, 5:22 p.m.

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I went for it. I saw it in person...very bright color with shine before the patina. The dial and strap are very “vintage” thus the heritage title.

I am very very happy with it. I will post pictures as it ages.

BC

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