It almost makes me not want any other watches. However, I am a watch enthusiast, and there are a few others I will be adding to the collection, but this so far is my go-to, and has been, pretty much since I purchased it new back in December of last year.
Loving my first IWC and the AD experience was great. Love the 8 year warranty and managed to get 10% off retail :)
New to the IWC fam and very excited about it.
Recently picked up a MarkXVi Spitfire, it’s glorious.
This is gonna be a keeper for me so want to treat it right! A few questions for input:
1.) Want to send it jn for service as I’m not sure of the history. It’s running about +12s and amplitude is on the lower end, around 200.
There is also a small brown spot on the minute hand, hoping they can replace.
I have this registered with IWC and planned to send directly. I have heard not great things about their servicing, would it be better to send to an independent watchmaker, I don’t believe this is under warranty still.
Quote from IWC is $650, sure if it needs parts it will increase. Because I don’t have a card, thinking to go the IWC route would be better. However, it’s a $3k watch so want to keep servicing costs in perspective.
2.) Am I able to find the year of manufacture from the serial? Its registered with IWC, though does not give any data other then the model.
Any input is appreciated!
I’m about to buy my first IWC and this one is it. I’ve always LOVED the Portugieser, but it just doesn’t fit me as it’s a dressy watch and I dress casually most of the time. With as sporty as it is, I think it’s perfect. (Despite the fact that you can barely tell the time.) I don’t know, I think it’s cool.
I’m surprised there’s only one post about this watch in the subreddit here, as limited of a release it is. Sales rep also mentioned a discount, which also surprised me. What does everyone think of this piece?
Did a quick search and couldn’t believe this hasn’t been mentioned here yet. Anybody else catch Butcher wearing a Pilot’s Chrono Spitfire all season? I think he started wearing it in season 4, but it got some good screen time this season, including during big fight scenes in the finale.
I recently added a 1983 Datejust reference 16014 to round out my six piece collection. I’ve greatly favored the 5 digit vintage/neo-vintage references overtime as opposed to the newer 6 digit models. Even though I have a 7.5-7.75 inch wrist, I prefer the slimmer case profile and overall wear of the older Rolex examples.
Has to be the best looking watch in my collection
That’s it, I have my dream watch I don’t need anything from the watch world, it is perfection
My holy grail watch finally obtained. So happy with it!
I checked online and in the web page appears the model when I put the reference, but I don't have the experience to tell if its genuine.
I have more expensive watches, more complicated watches, and rarer watches, but there’s something about my Mark XVIII that keeps me coming back.
Sometimes less is more. 🤷🏽♂️
considering buying this and wanted to get owners opinions. how does it hold up to wear and tear, what occasions do you wear it for? is it a daily watch? any feedback appreciated.
I have read some horror stories in this sub about IWC after-sale customer care (watches coming back with scratches, problems not being resolved despite multiple send backs to the service center).
Would you say these sorts of things are too common?
Completely torn on the sizing. I feel like the perfect size is probably somewhere in the middle. They are both comfortable, the 35mm probably slightly more so, but it looks a bittt underwhelming. My wrist is somewhere between 6.25-6.5 but it’s relatively flat and wide.
Any comments? Or anyone with experience with similar wrist sizes.
On a black rubber with clasp to make it look more subtle and sporty - and I think it makes for a low key, light weight, unassuming travel daily.
One of my more comfy pieces and never draws any attention.