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The first BP in Carbon - Big Pilot's Watch Edition "Black Carbon"

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  • last reply by Henrik 17 Dec 2020
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    erwinchu
    Master 638 posts
    30 Mar 2020, 9:34 a.m. 30 Mar 2020, 9:34 a.m.
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    Picked up recently the lastest addition to the BP family, it is a project
    initiated with a bunch of Hong Kong Collectors and I am glad that the final
    product has arrived and it just looks awesome! Allow me to share some photos
    of this beauty here.

    For those 14 lucky fellows in Hong Kong collectors circle who are involved
    with the project, the box comes with a special metal
    plate.

    IWC's execution of forged carbon gives the case a 3D black camouflage look, it
    is just
    mesmerizing

    Fish crown is always welcomed in a desgin catered for BP
    fans.

    The Black Carbon is the new champion in terms of lightness among the BP range,
    here joined by another serious contender in Titanium.

    Apart from the new watch, another great news is an IWC NATO strap that fits BP
    has been released, should be available in boutique anytime soon.

    Big thank you to both the team in Schaffhausen and in Hong Kong for making
    this project a reality. It is really an amazing experience participating in a
    BP design project, and it feels surreal holding in hand the final product
    which by any means is a very cool watch.

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    Mr. Bob Bunnik
    Master 5208 posts
    30 Mar 2020, 12:36 p.m. 30 Mar 2020, 12:36 p.m.
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    Hi Erwin, just WOW, what a great project and what a special watch with so many
    different features in terms of execution and design!

    Congrats on this icon and I can only guess your serial number ;-)

    Kind regards, Bob

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    Mr. Tonny Berteloot
    Moderator 3567 posts
    30 Mar 2020, 1:51 p.m. 30 Mar 2020, 1:51 p.m.
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    Thank you for showing Erwin, congrats to those who made this happen. I love
    the back too.

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    Clem
    Insider 398 posts
    30 Mar 2020, 4:32 p.m. 30 Mar 2020, 4:32 p.m.
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    Congratulations Erwin and to all the HK Collectors who took part in designing
    this amazing rendition of the Big Pilot.

    Also congrats to the lucky 100 who were privileged enough to be able to
    acquire it. Wear it in good health!!

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    Ben
    Master 1956 posts
    30 Mar 2020, 11:06 p.m. 30 Mar 2020, 11:06 p.m.
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    Huge congrats, Erwin, I absolutely love that watch. Really well done!

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    8541
    Master 4484 posts
    31 Mar 2020, 2:19 a.m. 31 Mar 2020, 2:19 a.m.
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    Absolute fantastic project - and well executed by the 10 of you that
    participated in the design workshop.

    Wear in good health.

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    H.
    Apprentice 100 posts
    31 Mar 2020, 3:58 p.m. 31 Mar 2020, 3:58 p.m.
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    Dear Erwin!

    Congratulations to you and the other HK IWC collectors who took part in
    designing
    this amazing new Big Pilot!

    Honestly I am one of the lucky 100, #44!

    Should get it end of April / beginning of May!

    Please stay all in good health!

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    erwinchu
    Master 638 posts
    31 Mar 2020, 4:25 p.m. 31 Mar 2020, 4:25 p.m.
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    Thank you Bob, not too difficult to guess hopefully lol.

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    erwinchu
    Master 638 posts
    31 Mar 2020, 4:29 p.m. 31 Mar 2020, 4:29 p.m.
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    Thx Tonny. Yes I love the case back too!

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    erwinchu
    Master 638 posts
    31 Mar 2020, 4:31 p.m. 31 Mar 2020, 4:31 p.m.
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    Thank you Clem. It is one of the coolest modern BP!

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    erwinchu
    Master 638 posts
    31 Mar 2020, 4:32 p.m. 31 Mar 2020, 4:32 p.m.
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    Thank you Ben!

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    erwinchu
    Master 638 posts
    31 Mar 2020, 4:33 p.m. 31 Mar 2020, 4:33 p.m.
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    Thank you Mark, it was a great experience.

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    erwinchu
    Master 638 posts
    31 Mar 2020, 4:38 p.m. 31 Mar 2020, 4:38 p.m.
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    Thank you and congrats Henrik! Hope you will love it when feeling one in your
    hand.

    Looking forward seeing you sharing photos of your 24pcs BP collection!

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    Francis
    Connoisseur 195 posts
    2 Apr 2020, 3:27 a.m. 2 Apr 2020, 3:27 a.m.
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    Wow that's an amazing project to be a part of - very cool and congrats!

    I'm curious about the weight, do you know how much it weighs and compared to a
    standard stainless steel BP? Does this forged carbon BP also contain a soft-
    iron core?

    It's good to see more carbon incorporated into IWC's collection - welcome to
    the Carbon Club (I'm wearing my carbon fiber Ingenieur as I type this)!

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    erwinchu
    Master 638 posts
    2 Apr 2020, 3:39 a.m. 2 Apr 2020, 3:39 a.m.
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    Thank you Francis, let me go find out about the weight later on.

    It does have a soft iron inner case for protection again magnetic field,
    something for purists.

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    Mr. Patrick Stachel
    Connoisseur 348 posts
    2 Apr 2020, 9:19 a.m. 2 Apr 2020, 9:19 a.m.
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    Huge congrats Erwin and the entire HK gang ;) to that outstanding Big Pilot!
    Its a true stunner, like it a lot!!!

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    Dr. D
    Connoisseur 112 posts
    2 Apr 2020, 5:59 p.m. 2 Apr 2020, 5:59 p.m.
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    I recently saw one of these on Instagram and didn't know if it was real or
    not. Wow! That is sweet. Enjoy in good health.

    W

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    Dr. D
    Connoisseur 112 posts
    2 Apr 2020, 5:59 p.m. 2 Apr 2020, 5:59 p.m.
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    I recently saw one of these on Instagram and didn't know if it was real or
    not. Wow! That is sweet. Enjoy in good health.

    W

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    Dr. D
    Connoisseur 112 posts
    2 Apr 2020, 6:02 p.m. 2 Apr 2020, 6:02 p.m.
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    I recently saw one of these on Instagram and didn't know if it was real or
    not. Wow! That is sweet. Enjoy in good health.

    W

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    Dr. D
    Connoisseur 112 posts
    2 Apr 2020, 6:02 p.m. 2 Apr 2020, 6:02 p.m.
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    I recently saw one of these on Instagram and didn't know if it was real or
    not. Wow! That is sweet. Enjoy in good health.

    W

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    Mark Fleminger
    Master 3193 posts
    3 Apr 2020, 1:54 a.m. 3 Apr 2020, 1:54 a.m.
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    Fantastic looking BP!!!

    Well done HK design time and congratulations all recipients of this special
    watch.

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    H.
    Apprentice 100 posts
    17 Dec 2020, 5:53 p.m. 17 Dec 2020, 5:53 p.m.
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    @ERWINCHU: "Looking forward seeing you sharing photos of your BP
    collection!"

    Thank you, but at the moment already some more BP's, incl. the "BLUE #44"

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