Official ZF IWC 500908 Big Pilot "Petite Prince" Thread

[mgnyc11]

Guys, Im making this its own thread as its now buried in the 5009 thread. For those looking at that it starts around page 16 here:

https://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/282687-ZF-IWC-5009-released/page16


Here a re a few TD's who are selling the 500908:

http://www.puretime.watch/product/b...1-best-edition-on-brown-leather-strap-a51111/

http://www.intime.co/iwc/2617-big-p...-edition-on-brown-leather-strap-a521111-.html

http://www.torobravo2015.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=1973

Here are some of my personal QC photos:

http://imgur.com/a/H4Scu

I will post some photos when the watch arrives. Hopefully before the CNY.

 

[peterpl]

great idea mate. This is my next watch after CNY

 

[bpbp]

Do they adjust the PR index from 500901 version? Look they do not, because your QC photo is way over 7days of index.
p.s. the 500908 have different position PR index compare 500901.

 

[watchgurupz]

smh...

Do they adjust the PR index from 500901 version? Look they do not, because your QC photo is way over 7days of index.
p.s. the 500908 have different position PR index compare 500901.

 

[Superman76]

Tough being patient til after cny.... But I have the 500901 zf and love it... It will have to hold me over.

 

[bpbp]

I hope ZF can make 5002. Even with wrong beat, it's fine for me.

 

[Pamfan47]

How is the AR on this?


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[Superman76]

AR on the 500901 is quite good... But I'd say the detail of the LPP is worth a prof crystal. That's what I'm planning, anyway.

How is the AR on this?


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[Pamfan47]

AR on the 500901 is quite good... But I'd say the detail of the LPP is worth a prof crystal. That's what I'm planning, anyway.

Sorry but what is LLP?


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[ZoomBoy]

Sorry but what is LLP?


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Should be LPP. Le Petite Prince.

 

[Pamfan47]

Should be LPP. Le Petite Prince.

Last comment. In my experince and knowledge (which is limited I known about 10 reps mostly pams) zf known to be lower quality producer comparing to v6f or kw. Any comments? This is zf correct?


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[Pamfan47]

Also what strap you guys are thinking. This will be my first iwc by the way


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[Superman76]

You have to change the way you look at this... Any "factory" can produce a great rep, or shit. Any factory can have trouble... kW is certainly no exception. Look at the difference in quality between zf and kw's 604 and 605. Zf outshined with those releases. It seems like ZF has invested a lot of time and energy into the new IWC movement with very high quality movement finishing. They are as serious as any maker in producing high quality reps. This game seems to change constantly. Don't get too attached to any one "maker"... They are all a hodge podge of illegal/legal suppliers trying to get the best product they can to market. People need to stop thinking in terms of noob vs kW vs zf... Pay attention to buyer response, instead.

Last comment. In my experince and knowledge (which is limited I known about 10 reps mostly pams) zf known to be lower quality producer comparing to v6f or kw. Any comments? This is zf correct?


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[Pamfan47]

I see


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[Superman76]

By the way... Everything I read tells me that I made the wrong decision buying a zf Pam 127 over the KW, but I love it. Just enjoy your watches and don't worry about every little argument. My .02

 

[peterpl]

^ Exactly what superman said. Different makers make different brand watches at varying qualities. H Factory makes an awesome PAM087 where usually its ZF/KW/Noob having the market with PAMs. ALL makers are capable of making very very good reps

 

[panasol]

I've already accepted the watch so I guess it's OK to post my QC photos

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[peterpl]

^ Farkkk looks beautiful!!!

 

[panasol]

^ Farkkk looks beautiful!!!

yeah....I know..

too bad it's not gonna stay with me.....I had to pay 265 euros to get my 5513 fixed so ,unfortunately.......

 

[peterpl]

^ Really? Are you in Aus? I'll buy it off you Not sure if I can wait until after CNY