IWC Mark XVIII. What is your favorite IWC pilot's watch?
As a watch enthusiast, I have always been drawn to pilot watches and the Mark series from IWC has always caught my eye. First off, the Mark XVIII is a gorgeous watch with a classic and timeless design. The stainless steel case has a diameter of 40mm, which makes it a perfect size for both casual and formal occasions. The dial is clean and easy to read, with bold numerals and luminous markers for visibility in low-light conditions. The watch is powered by the IWC Calibre 35111 automatic movement which has a power reserve of 42 hours, and that's more than enough for me. It pairs fantastically with all kinds of straps (here we have it on our Two-Stitch Coal).
What is your favorite IWC pilot's watch?
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I love the Spitfire Automatic 39mm in bronze with a green dial. I tried it on a few months ago and it was incredible!
Collective Horology C.03 is my current favorite, but for OEM, a standard Pilots Chrono 41 with a black dial or even the Spitfire dial is my pick.
I got the Mark XVIII Le petit prince on the bracelet and it is just awesome...it´s my second most worn watch...that blue dial is just fantastic...and in low light it´s almost black....but I did brush the polished center links on the bracelet...I do like it better all brushed
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The only IWC Pilots watch in my collection is the Pilots Chrono 41 with the blue dial. I recently had the opportunity to try on a friends Mark XVIII in that same blue, and have to say that it is an awesome looking 3 hander. He had been willing to sell his for a great price, but I passed on the opportunity as I liked the idea of pairing mine with a Mark XX on a strap so that I could more easily swap bracelets and straps between the two (the Mark XX features the same EasX-Change system as the Pilots Chrono 41). Now I just need to find an amazing deal on a pre-owned Mark XX.
I love the Mark 20 and the Mark 18 both gorgeus! Mee to I love pilots watches
I tried on the Pilot Mark XX at an AD, and I was immediately turned off by the sharp edges of the lugs. I could foresee those digging into my wrist depending on how I moved around.
I got the Mark XVIII Le petit prince on the bracelet and it is just awesome...it´s my second most worn watch...that blue dial is just fantastic...and in low light it´s almost black....but I did brush the polished center links on the bracelet...I do like it better all brushed
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Came here to say exactly this.
The watch the started my collecting journey
I Love the Mark XVIII, Got one last year and have been enjoying the heck out of it! I've been looking for a bracelet since the one I found was on a strap. Does anybody have any helpful tips or resources on where to find an item like this?
Have always loved the IWC Mark series, but because I have a smaller wrist I've gravitated towards the smaller references. Was able to find this Mark XV last year and couldn't be happier.
I got the Mark XVIII Le petit prince on the bracelet and it is just awesome...it´s my second most worn watch...that blue dial is just fantastic...and in low light it´s almost black....but I did brush the polished center links on the bracelet...I do like it better all brushed
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Has to be brushed , the way everyone polishes the hell out of everything now days makes it look like a cheap Chinese rip off . Tool watches need to be matt