FSOT is the original IWC Big Pilot 5002 which was made from 2003-2005. Most collectors prefer the dial layout on the 5002 compared to the later designs 5004 and 5009. The all white power reserve is also a unique feature (no splash of red). This watch was more or less stored in a safe for 20 years. Unpolished and never serviced (to the best of my knowledge). That is the way I personally like my watches. Original and then the new owner can decide what they want to do. As it is 20 years old I would eventually recommend a service but that is not needed immediately. The watch functions as it should at keeps time to around 10-15 seconds a day. The watch comes with box and papers and the original 5002 strap + an additional IWC brand black strap which cost $300 extra and typically comes on the black ceramic top gun models.
Given that this is the original variation of the modern big pilot and only made for 2-3 years I expect these to go up in value. There has only been 1 or 2 5002 big pilot's posted on CWC in 10 years. So these don't come up very often.
A small note on the crown. It screws down and functions properly. However, it does not seem to screw down a full 2 or 3 turns like these usually do. This would be fixed at a service, it does not affect functionality at this time so it is not an immediate concern.
thanks for looking....I would consider a trade down but looking for mainly cash.
Value at $11,250
thanks,
Josh
Given that this is the original variation of the modern big pilot and only made for 2-3 years I expect these to go up in value. There has only been 1 or 2 5002 big pilot's posted on CWC in 10 years. So these don't come up very often.
A small note on the crown. It screws down and functions properly. However, it does not seem to screw down a full 2 or 3 turns like these usually do. This would be fixed at a service, it does not affect functionality at this time so it is not an immediate concern.
thanks for looking....I would consider a trade down but looking for mainly cash.
Value at $11,250
thanks,
Josh
