Looking for original Big Pilot 5002 buffalo strap

Hey everyone,

I was wondering if anyone knows of somebody open to selling an original Big
Pilot 5002 buffalo leather strap.

Or someplace online with one.

Thanks,

-Peter

I'm pretty sure you could order one through the IWC Concierge service or from
a Boutique or Authorised Dealer.

Thanks Mark!

I actually found one listed by an athourized dealer and ordered it.

The price was a bit above retail, but I'm fine with that as long as it's the
correct strap.

The problem is that I believe the strap is long discontinued.

Let's hope the correct strap shows up, the reference number does match, so
fingers crossed.

BTW : Going on my heritage.

Thanks,

-Peter

I suspect you'll find the strap is not the same, despite the reference number.
A couple of years ago I ordered a replacement buffalo strap for my Mark XV
from the IWC boutique; reference number was correct, but the strap is for sure
not the same as the one I used to have. Not suprising I guess as manufacturing
techniques/ suppliers etc change over the years.

Hopefully not :(

I will be happy if it's buffalo leather and more textured than the calfskin
strap my Heritage came with...

Will be here tomorrow, will update :)

Strap came in, looks about right for the 5002 Buffalo leather strap.

Definately a lot more texture than the calfskin strap the watch came with.

That looks fantastic - congrats! I love the more textured look of the Buffalo
strap.

Exactly, I made myself "fine" with the stock calfskin strap, but after getting
the buffalo in I'm really glad I was able to find one.

Not only do I really prefer the texture, but with the Heritage BP being a
tribute to the original B-Uhr, I think it's nice to also have the original Big
Pilots strap on it as well.

I also now can't get out of my head the red hue that the stock strap had
versus the buffalo as well.

Also just picked up an Aquatimer 2000 with the yellow bezel. I have to say
it's one of the most interesting dial bezel combos I've seen with the double
sapphire crystals. Also, picked up for a great price.

Looks terific! I did the same for my BP 'Safari', I'm happy with the quality
to be honest!

Regards, Bob

Love that watch...

Would be the one non-complicated BP I'd take over the heritage.

Looked, but couldn't justify the price they trade for now :(

Really happy I didn't go with a 5002 in steel after wearing a titanium model,
feel it would be way too top heavy.

It's been years since I've last worn a 5002 and remember the weight forcing
the crown into your wrist much more so than the titanium model.

Just noticed the title says 5004... lol