New Big Pilot Perpetual Calendar Edition 2011

Great watch, but I like the Perpetual Calendar Portugese more.

I like the black and sand beige color combination. It provides somewhat of a vintage look, I think. I'm less positive about pilot watches in gold, but this looks nice.

It looks like IWC might be "demilitarizing" the look of some of the recent BPs and BPPs and making them more dressy (e.g., by leaving off the classic rivets on the strap) - which, from a collector's standpoint I think is pretty interesting.

I like the new BPP!

Tracy

When I see this watch I think of Jun Jun. would be Greta to see it on Jun Jun.

More seriously another great looking limited edition BP PC to add to the stable!

Very interesting watch - in my opinion it's visually much more coherent than the rose gold version with white index markers and hands. Does someone know the reference number or retail price?

Looks nice but given the choice, I would go for the St Ex. (IW502617)

Regards, Marinus

That watch sings to me! 5N RG and a black dial. Too bad my wallet is deaf at this point. But I can't wait to see it in the metal.

Anything special about the back of the case?

Larry
PS: SC and Tracey, it seems like it is getting tough to be a completist when it comes to BPs.

I picked up my one yesterday no. 164/500 and what an amazing timepiece.

I'm a huge fan of the perpetual calendar and in red gold is absolutely beautiful...

Cheers

Gsauls

Gsauls,
What a way to enter the forum.
I envy you!
Wear it in good health.
Cheers
Bas Dekkers

Thank you Bas,

I will. I hope to learn a lot more on the forum. So far it's been great reading all the advice and seeing all the passion in the forums.

Cheers

Gsauls

Gsauls - welcome to the forum - great to see another person as "crazy" as I am to make the IWC entry with a Perpetual. Mine was the portuguese though!

Now, one thing you will learn on this forum is that we all crave pictures of these beautiful watches - and as you seem to have the first one of these we are hoping and waiting for you to share some with us :-)

Hi skule,

I would love you to add pictures.

How do I do that?

Sorry first real forum and I don't see any attachment icon to add a picture

Here are directions on posting pictures to the forum We look forward to your post.

Hi Bill

Thanks for the assistance.

Well guys here you go. The pictures of my New BP Perpetual Calendar

This is the box

Whats in the BOX

This confirms the limited edition number inside the box

The Side View with the limited edition number

Back view of watch

Finally The Front View

i'm really enjoying the watch. it's my first IWC BP... i've always collected other brands and decided to now invest in IWC. i hope to own my second IWC by early 2012

I hope you guys enjoy the pictures...

cheers

Gsauls

Well if that is your first IWC and you intend to get another in 2012, just what do you buy after a BP LE in RG PPC?

A great watch. And still the best looking dial on the market. Enjoy it !

Hi Greg,

I'm possibly hoping to purchase a PORTUGUESE SIDÉRALE SCAFUSIA

First I'm hoping to find it somewhere and then I'm hoping not to have to sell part of my current collection to be able to buy the watch but I think it's a really beautiful grand complication of a watch.

I'm also hoping for some guidance with regards to a nice vintage IWC.

Any recommendations?

Cheers

Hi Michael, thanks for the advice. I didn't realize it was that rare that it was custom build to order.

I unfortunately don't think I can wait that look for a watch as much as I enjoy LE pieces, I like to enjoy these timepieces now.

I do however like the IWC Portuguese jubilee LE... Well worth making a few calls to find that.

What's your thoughts on the vintage collection portofino hand wound... I've grown a liking to it's subtle elegance and pristine sophisticated look.

I'm thinking of checking one out this week.

Cheers

I love the combination of Big Pilot and perpetual calendar calibres! Can't wait to see the 'regular collection edition' at SIHH 2012 :)