Three generations of Big Pilots...

Hi all

Of the three generations of the Big Pilot watches which is your favourite? And
why?

Cheers

I would have to say that for me it is the second generation (5004 - yes, I'm a
no-9er). While the first generation Big Pilot's Watch (5002) refined a
standardized dial layout, the second generation dial evolved into a uniquely
and so elegantly balanced IWC design that defies the ordinary yet maintains
the simplicity and clarity intrisic to the concept of the pilot's watch:

For me it acually would be the latest version. I prefer to have the 9 on the
dial (sorry Ben ;-)) and i also prefer the font typ. Beside the design I also
like the fact that on the new movements they have ceramic parts!

As a 5009-01 owner, I'm very partial to it. However I would be lying if I
didn't admit that every once in a while I admire the addition of the '9' on
the 5009-12+ and the continuity it returns across the dial. I think the fatter
font has my vote too. #content

Something else that makes the 500401 a little unusual; none of luminous
indices are the same;)

3rd gen for me. Evolution is a beautiful thing.... Better balance,
contemporary look... Hope any future changes are little tweaks to account for
the times without losing the DNA.

Think it also offers best bang for your buck mine cost £5500 used from a
dealer last year I love it and it's my daily wearer just bought a new brown
santoni strap which looks great