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Old 11 November 2017, 05:51 AM   #1
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IWC Big Pilot

I have the opportunity to pick up an earlier 5002 model with box and papers and hardly worn. I don't know much about them and would like to find out from those in the know. Reliable? Desirable? What would you pay? Thanks in advance.
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Old 11 November 2017, 05:55 AM   #2
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They’re great watches, definitely desireable, especially the older models. The question is - is your wrist big enough to handle it?
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Old 11 November 2017, 05:58 AM   #3
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They seem to hold on to their value quite well. I've been searching and the old models are almost the same price as the new models!
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Old 11 November 2017, 07:00 AM   #4
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Nice! Seen a guy trading in two IWC's so him and the wife could get 2 Rolex's.
They weren't 5002's though.. that's a keeper for sure!
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Old 11 November 2017, 05:45 PM   #5
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Thanks for your help. Looks like they're quite desirable.
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Old 11 November 2017, 11:22 PM   #6
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5002 is the BP to get. If you can find a transitional model, even better.


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Old 11 November 2017, 11:42 PM   #7
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5002 is the BP to get. If you can find a transitional model, even better.


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Old 14 November 2017, 12:45 AM   #8
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Nice pic... Great watch!
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Old 14 November 2017, 05:49 PM   #9
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One of my favorite watches to wear. If/When you do get it. Make sure to try and manual wind the watch. The sound of the gears winding together is intoxicating.
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