IWC watches…

Is it worth the price?

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The question really is…”Is the watch worthy enough for you at that price?”

For me, If I fall in love with a watch and I have the funds for it, the watch is worth every dollar the seller is asking for, but if I don’t I’ll wait and promise myself I will have her eventually soon enough…

Just my opinion though…also I’m crazy…🤪

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Ichibunz

The question really is…”Is the watch worthy enough for you at that price?”

For me, If I fall in love with a watch and I have the funds for it, the watch is worth every dollar the seller is asking for, but if I don’t I’ll wait and promise myself I will have her eventually soon enough…

Just my opinion though…also I’m crazy…🤪

Yeah, he's really is crazy, buying watches hand over fist like if he didn't buy enough humanity would perish from an impending doom. 😉😂.

Or is that me?

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If you have to ask...

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Ichibunz

The question really is…”Is the watch worthy enough for you at that price?”

For me, If I fall in love with a watch and I have the funds for it, the watch is worth every dollar the seller is asking for, but if I don’t I’ll wait and promise myself I will have her eventually soon enough…

Just my opinion though…also I’m crazy…🤪

I share the same sentiment! 😂

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Have you experienced them in the metal?  I tend to agree with others here that IWC is one of those watches that doesn't make sense until you have it on your wrist.  If there's a place near you that has a mark XVIII on the bracelet, you might consider starting there.

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My feelings are very similar to Edge168n.  IWC seems overprice when you compare specification.  They do not have in house movements, although they have very reliable movements.  Their power reserve is average.  They are not known for grand complications or significant horological firsts.

When you pick up an IWC it has some heft to it.  It has a solid well made feel.  Fit and finish is perfect.  It is a beautiful watch.  Only you can decide if it is worth the value.

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It’s too broad a question, they have so many models. They have excellent built quality and classic designs, but there is a massive difference between their models. 
 

Most of their entry pieces under $10k are using off the shelf movements. You need to determine how much that matters. They also make one of the better bracelets you will get. To me, I would never pay MSRP for an IWC, but they are decent values (to me) on the gray and used market. 

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Velomax

My feelings are very similar to Edge168n.  IWC seems overprice when you compare specification.  They do not have in house movements, although they have very reliable movements.  Their power reserve is average.  They are not known for grand complications or significant horological firsts.

When you pick up an IWC it has some heft to it.  It has a solid well made feel.  Fit and finish is perfect.  It is a beautiful watch.  Only you can decide if it is worth the value.

They do not have in-house movements? Educate yourself 😅 only the older Chronographs and some of the entry level watches like the Mark XVIII don’t have in-house movements.

And they are very well known for high complications. The Davinci Perpetual Calendar is one of the best and most well known ACs. The 3713 is one of the most well known Rattrapantes… 

They developed the Pellaton winding system, Kurt Klaus developed the first perpetual calendar that can be set with one single crown, innovative materials like Ceratanium, etc. That’s a huge addition to horology if you ask me…

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I haven’t been able to pull the trigger on an IWC under $10k.  Many people have bought them so what do I know.