• Connoisseur
    20 Dec 2014, 2:55 p.m.

    Some wristshot from this beautyful watch.

    Unfortunately I didn`t bring it home
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  • Master
    20 Dec 2014, 3:03 p.m.

    This one is really beautiful, the blue sky is quite a bonus.

    Kind regards,
    Paul

  • Master
    20 Dec 2014, 3:11 p.m.

    Love it! Thx for sharing, Arne.
    The blue sky is beautiful. And I also like the cut out cardinal points - so the dial seems to be very cleaned up.
    Best,
    -Christian

  • Apprentice
    20 Dec 2014, 3:58 p.m.

    Thank you, Arne. For sure one of the best iterations of this model - it might even get me tempted.

  • Connoisseur
    20 Dec 2014, 5:30 p.m.

    A stunning beauty and now one of my favourites like the BPP Z&C.
    I would love to see one but won't be in London until May (probably all sold by then).
    One can but dream :)

  • Master
    20 Dec 2014, 5:32 p.m.

    Hi Christian, I am curious as to what you mean: the dial looks great to me too, still I cannot see something cut out. Thank you for explaining!

    Kind regards,
    Paul

  • Master
    20 Dec 2014, 5:46 p.m.

    Hi, Paul! Excuse my bad explanation - What I wanted to say: the planes which usually show north and south had been omitted. So the dial seems very balanced.
    Best,
    -christian

  • Master
    20 Dec 2014, 6:14 p.m.

    The white year indicator is still disturbing :o( Besides that a very good job.

    Makes me sad for my Ardoise Spitfire...

    Thank you for posting, Arne!

  • Master
    20 Dec 2014, 7:03 p.m.

    Marian42, I can understand your point if view concerning the year Window. However, in practice it works fine. Try this : squint your eyes and look at the dial again - that year date window falls into the background. On my perpetual a no matter what color the dial - it works well in practice and foes not disturb or irritate.

    Regulateur Quote "might even get me tempted". Might? - many enablers out here are thinking "you know you want it" ... I dare you - go ahead and show the loyalty :-)
    Don't keep yourself short - what would be your preferred number?

  • Master
    20 Dec 2014, 7:37 p.m.

    Ah, I see. I just looked at the different models, apart from this new one and the Petit Prince, all the Big Pilot Perpetual Calendars have a double moon, needing the indication of North and South, this moon has a technical look. The cushion moon indicator shows only the northern moon: it looks a bit classier, dressy and quiet.

    Kind regards,
    Paul

  • Apprentice
    20 Dec 2014, 9:04 p.m.

    Mark,

    To whom should I show for what reason which kind of loyalty? This could never be the point for buying a watch of such a price level.

    The watch looks very nice. I will reconsider once the first models appear on the secondary market, which won't take long.

  • Master
    20 Dec 2014, 9:47 p.m.

    I hear that brother...I feel the same. It is a real beauty! You took some great photos, Arne.

  • Master
    20 Dec 2014, 10 p.m.

    Really beautiful. Thanks for sharing Arne.

    In principle I am not a big fan of Perpetual Calendar on a BP, in my opinion the Perpetual Calendar fits better to a Portuguese (just a personal taste thing).
    But there are a few Perpetual BPs which I find really nice, despite above statement. The Z&C e.g. And this one for sure falls into this category as well.

  • Master
    20 Dec 2014, 10:28 p.m.

    Regulateur, why of course to yourself - to your feelings, inner emotions - hence my reference to "you know you want it" your appreciation of this watch. I know how tough it is to fight überviris :-) ...

    Would you really be willing to give up your preferred number (of the 38) just to get it later for a nominaly less amount? (BTW - what would be your preferred number if the IWC Santa would deliver it to under your Christmass tree (of course, as a token of appreciation to your loyalty shown to the brand and our forum).

  • Master
    20 Dec 2014, 10:55 p.m.

    Arne -

    Great report & great new BPP!

    Why didn't you pick one up?

    • Tracy
  • Master
    21 Dec 2014, 1 a.m.

    It is a fine model and the finer detail comes out well in the photos posted. My never owning a BP has never bothered me as previously I tried one and thought it looks ridiculous on my skinny wrist and now there's a BP PPC that looks as if the finer detail is all there for a watch at the price point and yet I still couldn't wear one and feel at ease. Shame.

  • 21 Dec 2014, 2:58 a.m.

    A real beauty! I really like the blue sky a lot.

    Cheers Chris