It was probably more than 10 years ago, when I was still in my first job when I met someone wearing a IWC Big Pilot watch. Ever since, it has become my dream watch. So, about 4 years ago, when I was working in Japan in 2014, I jump on the chance to finally purchased it. And it has been my well protected treasure since, probably only been wore less than 5 times these 4 years. I recently decided that I wanted a different color strap and after some research, still decide that the original strap matches it the best. Only problem is, the very expensive price tag. Gonna start wearing it more.