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    Mr. Tonny Berteloot
    Moderator 3565 posts
    11 Nov 2016, 5:20 p.m. 11 Nov 2016, 5:20 p.m.
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    Here is a new article in this section. Who else is better placed than our forum friend Thang Vo-Ta to write about the Big Pilot.

    Thang Vo‐Ta is a collector and connoisseur of Big Pilot watches and his website www.bigpilot.watch is a popular reference for collectors to learn of all the Big Pilot editions released.

    To commemorate the Year of the Pilot, the IWC Museum in Schaffausen has a special Big Pilot exhibit from 1 November – 30 April 2017. Visitors are able to see the unique history of the Big Pilot and for the first time see a collection of rare and coveted Big Pilot special editions as lent by various collectors around the world.

    Have a great read.
    Tonny

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    Mr. Andrew Thomas
    Master 5816 posts
    11 Nov 2016, 6:25 p.m. 11 Nov 2016, 6:25 p.m.
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    Wow Thang.

    What a fantastic article with loads of great content, pictures and stats.
    A collectors dream.

    Bravo.

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    Ben
    Master 1955 posts
    11 Nov 2016, 9:03 p.m. 11 Nov 2016, 9:03 p.m.
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    Terrific article! Thank you, Thang, for all the work you have put into your Big Pilot projects, it's quite an impressive undertaking! My only critique would be that I see Big Pilot crowns as diamond-shaped, not onion-shaped;)If I am fortunate to be able to attend SIHH 2017, I will have to make a side trip to Schaffhausen for the exhibit!

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    Nelson Herring
    Master 2715 posts
    11 Nov 2016, 9:36 p.m. 11 Nov 2016, 9:36 p.m.
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    A fantastic and scholarly article, Thang. I love such a resource- well done!

    Nelson

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    Bill B.
    Master 6724 posts
    11 Nov 2016, 10:02 p.m. 11 Nov 2016, 10:02 p.m.
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    Thang, this is a remarkable article that, I'm sure, will be bookmarked by many of us who own a BP. Your website is also a remarkable resource for collectors, both old and to be owners.

    I am happy to own two BP's. The more recent DFB BP and the original slow beat 5002.

    i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/wbarker75/DFB%20Big%20Pilot/DSC_0151_zpsb347a6aa.jpg

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    dzul
    Master 3984 posts
    11 Nov 2016, 10:41 p.m. 11 Nov 2016, 10:41 p.m.
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    Excellent article, my friend. This was a first class piece of Big Pilot scholarship!

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    Mark Fleminger
    Master 3180 posts
    11 Nov 2016, 10:41 p.m. 11 Nov 2016, 10:41 p.m.
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    Fantastic effort once again. So much great information
    Thank You

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    8541
    Master 4484 posts
    11 Nov 2016, 11:53 p.m. 11 Nov 2016, 11:53 p.m.
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    Absolutely amazing article! Now that I've joined the ranks of the BP legion, I can appreciate it even more!

    Extremely good read Thang. Just like your Big Pilot site which one can find here CLICK HERE., it's going to be iconic

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    Skule Smørgrav
    Master 1348 posts
    12 Nov 2016, 9:50 a.m. 12 Nov 2016, 9:50 a.m.
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    Simply brilliant Thang - now all I have to do is go out and get me a BP, resisting is futile after reading this!

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    Mr. Jochen Wagner
    Connoisseur 122 posts
    12 Nov 2016, 9:55 a.m. 12 Nov 2016, 9:55 a.m.
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    Thang, this is another very good example why you are known to us as "Mr. Big Pilot". Superb info, thank you very much!

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    Mr. Jens-Kristian Soegaard
    Connoisseur 253 posts
    12 Nov 2016, 1:34 p.m. 12 Nov 2016, 1:34 p.m.
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    Thank you so much, Thang, for another great contribution to our community. Your work is unique and very much appreciated.
    Jens-Kristian

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    erwinchu
    Master 638 posts
    13 Nov 2016, 7:32 a.m. 13 Nov 2016, 7:32 a.m.
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    Great article by Thang! thanks for sharing.

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    Anthony Sonego
    Connoisseur 661 posts
    13 Nov 2016, 8:58 a.m. 13 Nov 2016, 8:58 a.m.
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    Fantastic article Thang. Thoroughly enjoyed reading it and learning more about the design history of this icon of IWC. Thanks!

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    Marian42
    Master 1011 posts
    13 Nov 2016, 9:49 a.m. 13 Nov 2016, 9:49 a.m.
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    Thang, you are truly a dedicated person, as far as I could see, in everything you do. Keep the good the work and and your watch spirit in in good condition!

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    Mr. Jonathan Uglow
    Connoisseur 212 posts
    13 Nov 2016, 11:57 a.m. 13 Nov 2016, 11:57 a.m.
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    Great article.
    Your BP site is truly amazing and now only a shortcut away on my phone/laptop. well done and a big thanks Thang.

    Best wishes
    Jonathan

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    SC Fong
    Master 1123 posts
    13 Nov 2016, 12:33 p.m. 13 Nov 2016, 12:33 p.m.
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    GREAT article Thang. Now go and buy yourself more BPs.

    Cheers,
    sc

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    Tango Victor
    Master 1942 posts
    13 Nov 2016, 4:44 p.m. 13 Nov 2016, 4:44 p.m.
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    To all my fellow collectors, thanks for the kind words. Not sure if there was any bit of 'new' information for you oldies out there, but hope you enjoyed nonetheless.

    Best wishes,
    'BP mad' Thang

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    Mr. Müller
    Connoisseur 460 posts
    14 Nov 2016, 5:41 p.m. 14 Nov 2016, 5:41 p.m.
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    Wow ! What a great article.

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