Assuming this is allowed of course.
I am currently trying to decide between a 5002 slow beat and a 5009. The 5009 is new. Both are similarly priced. The 5002 is recently back from service...complete service, crown replaced and second hand replaced. Actual receipt/document was sent to me. I have some videos I would like to share with someone off line.
If anyone has experience with both and is willing to talk to me offline I would appreciate it. My email is jpmason08@gmail.com
Thank you!
With approximately 300 views and no response I assume it is due to one of the following:
1) No one on the IWC forum has knowledge of the Big Pilot 5002 or 5009 or does not want to offer their advice
2) I have posted in the wrong section
3) I have asked a question that is not against forum rules but is not generally accepted either.
4) A reason I have not thought of
I would appreciate any thoughts.
Thank you for the reply, Bill B.
Would you mind if i send you a couple videos and the IWC service document I received and give me your opinion on authenticity? If so, send me an email at [email]jpmason08@gmail.com[/email]. No worries if not.
In general buyer beware.. buy the seller; even if the seller sent some videos of a genuine watch that doesn’t guarantee they will send the same watch. Try to get professional references or references that know you know who know the seller. Normally it’s a lot easier when the watch has an open case back; but all BPs unfortunately are closed case back.
Between those 2, I'd go for the 5002. If it's back from a complete IWC overhaul and you put on a new strap, it's as good quality as a brand new watch. It's the original beauty. An icon in IWC history. The first 46 mm Big Pilot's watch by IWC that was ever made and the first one in a series of many that came after.
Good point on the video.
I buy this watch from privat collector and would like to know what year was
this watch produced?
I'm no expert, but this has got to be fake, right? That red airplane looks like my 7 year old made it. She is really good at crafts, but still.
Why are you suspecting the watch?
what gives you cause for concern?
This may not be a fake. IWC produced a Limited Edition ( 300 pieces) 3717 tribute to the Swiss Air Patrol back around 2011/12. It was a bead blasted steel case and available only in Switzerland when released.
Andy
Apologies All around!!
i think you might be correct Andy.
But, in 2012, serial numbers were 36xxxx - I fear “5000203” might be made up.
But it I stand to be corrected.