Opinion on Big Pilot Real PR IW500910 "Patrouille Suisse" ZF 1:1

[d'oliveira]

Hello guys.

I'd like to know your opinion on the Big Pilot Real PR IW500910 "Patrouille Suisse" ZF 1:1
At first, I can see the gen has polished crown, but other than that, what are your thoughts?
My feelings are divided between this one, the Big Pilot Real PR IW500908 "Le Petit Prince" ZF 1:1 and the Pilot Chrono 377706 "Le Petit Prince" ZF 1:1 due to its smaller 43" size.

I could really use your opinions, as I haven't found any discussion topic on the "Patrouille Suisse", and the two others are on my bucket list for a while.
links below, from puretime

https://puretime.io/big-pilot-real-...1-best-edition-on-gray-nylon-strap-51011.html

https://puretime.io/big-pilot-real-...st-edition-on-brown-leather-strap-a51111.html

https://puretime.io/pilot-chrono-37...est-edition-on-brown-leather-strap-a7750.html

 

[m5smg2]

Hello and welcome

im a fan of ZF and their BIg Pilot. I’ve had 3 and all
solid and reliable and look the part.

Im a fan of the Patrouille Suisse special edition but I hesitate because of the bead blasted finish—it will show even light scratches. I do love the running seconds at 9 dial. I also love the anthracite dial and the grey strap. If you like the Patrouille Suisse you will not be disappointed with the ZF. Enjoy.

 

[d'oliveira]

Thanks!

I'm a true newbie here.
The sensitivity of the finish is an issue, as I work in a sometimes-not-that-soft-surfaced place. I had a watch black steal coated and soon enough it started to show sign of usage beyond usable without being noticed as worn out.
I know I will end up buying more than one Big Pilot model, but for now, I'll go with the Pilot Chrono IW388002 V6F.
I love the watch, and for what I've read in the forum it has good quality compared with the LPP. Maybe when they get the right blue I get one