Author Topic: 2016 IWC Mark XVIII is now smaller at 40mm, what do you think? (Read 24739 times)

vkalia · « **Reply #25 on:** February 02, 2016, 02:36:43 PM »

One thing that IWC constantly gets under-rated on is the quality of their finishing. It is superb. I have an Aquatimer, and the amount of detailing - and different types of it - on the dial, the bezel and the case is simply spectacular.

Gotta see it in the hand to appreciate it.

hidden830726 · « **Reply #26 on:** February 02, 2016, 06:03:58 PM »

Ok, cant wait to hands on some IWC in the coming gathering.

sidestreaker · « **Reply #27 on:** February 07, 2016, 04:11:35 PM »

Quote from: Ek lex on February 02, 2016, 10:38:11 AM

Hmmm... Where's Sidestreaker? Im waiting for his comment...

In short, I like it.

I think they are actually listening to some of the complaints about the previous line up and made some improvements over them.

Till this date, I think the company has built a strong brand name through endorsement and events. And to this regard, the Pilot line is perhaps the most recognizable product of IWC. When we talk about luxury market, brand presence matters. These will sell like hot cakes.

My personal pick so far:

1. Little Prince BP
2. White dial Mark XVIII
3. Miramar XVIII

However, as none of the above are limited editions, I'll wait and see. If the pattern of IWC release is consistent, there will be new iterations of the new models in the subsequent months. I'd personally would like to see more dial options for the BP in the future.

hidden830726 · « **Reply #28 on:** February 07, 2016, 04:34:11 PM »

Ya, miramar is something really spevial from IWC

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roystock · « **Reply #29 on:** February 09, 2016, 10:56:12 AM »

Black dial mark xviii.
First impression was good but the date window is too near the centre for my liking.
Initially, I thought it was merely the designer's preference, maybe IWC, for some reason, prefer to align the date with numeral 2 and 4?
Then, further readings suggest that the selita movement is too small for the case and hence the unattractive date placement

Alvin-8880 · « **Reply #30 on:** February 09, 2016, 08:55:47 PM »

Oh ya, now I notice the date window is not even aligned with index 2 & 4.

Surprised to know they are using Selita instead of ETA this time.

hidden830726 · « **Reply #31 on:** February 13, 2016, 05:22:49 AM »

Anyone know when is this available in Malaysia?

chrisyen · « **Reply #32 on:** February 15, 2016, 01:36:26 PM »

Iwc is less talk about for this sihh
N I really dunno y Iwc like to keep changing their watches design
Especially the Ingenieur n aquatimer
N now the pilot

Arsenal · « **Reply #33 on:** March 01, 2016, 04:58:30 AM »

40mm is a good size for many with smaller wrist. Good looking dial however the date window looks weird. How I wish they could have an option without date window...

myric · « **Reply #34 on:** March 03, 2016, 10:17:27 AM »

I like the new 40mm, but not the new dial design, making it too "traditional" & conservative.

hotshothunk · « **Reply #35 on:** March 15, 2016, 03:16:28 PM »

I prefer the 2016 version. It's simple yet elegant. owned an iwc 3777-04. will get the upcoming 3777!

Nickmax · « **Reply #36 on:** March 16, 2016, 07:15:22 AM »

Quote from: myric on March 03, 2016, 10:17:27 AM

I like the new 40mm, but not the new dial design, making it too "traditional" & conservative.

I totally agree with you.

Mark 16 with silver dial is still my favourite in this series

sorry for the blur pic taken from my mobile

akykmy · « **Reply #37 on:** March 31, 2016, 08:03:41 AM »

another in favour of the old dial but new size

Fearsome Puppy · « **Reply #38 on:** April 16, 2016, 07:08:33 PM »

Looks to me to be slowly reverting back to the mark xv design. Not a bad thing...

ZhaoYun · « **Reply #39 on:** April 16, 2016, 10:29:40 PM »

I do not think the 1.5mm makes much different aesthetically. However the black dial looks really classy !

psychokandy · « **Reply #40 on:** April 23, 2016, 09:12:45 PM »

I really like this new MK XVIII. Classic.

arthuryap · « **Reply #41 on:** May 15, 2016, 08:08:30 AM »

its not that worth to get a mark xviii instead of pilot chrono.. Pilot chrono still the best among "budget" watches.

Caseywai · « **Reply #42 on:** May 15, 2016, 07:04:31 PM »

To be honest I'm drawn to the 36mm model. Don't you think the date placement is just off for the 40mm? I mean for this watch pricing Isn't it a serious overlook?

G.MAC · « **Reply #43 on:** May 15, 2016, 07:11:38 PM »

Quote from: Caseywai on May 15, 2016, 07:04:31 PM

To be honest I'm drawn to the 36mm model. Don't you think the date placement is just off for the 40mm? I mean for this watch pricing Isn't it a serious overlook?

Wasn't too obvious at first but now that everyone has pointed it out, it is starting to look odd to me. Still I am quite attracted to the Mark XVIII LPP but am not ready to pull the trigger as of yet.

adamjohari · « **Reply #44 on:** May 15, 2016, 07:39:34 PM »

Sizes larger than 42mm is too large imho. Dress watches have to be smaller than 39mm to fit underneath a cufflink nicely. A Lange and Sohne determined the perfect dress watch to be at 38.5mm. Of course, the perfect size to me is 39mm for any occasion

watchfreak · « **Reply #45 on:** May 20, 2016, 11:34:56 PM »

Quote from: hidden830726 on February 13, 2016, 05:22:49 AM

Anyone know when is this available in Malaysia?

I received email from IWC that it is available for viewing already, have yet to check it out personally

watchfreak · « **Reply #46 on:** May 20, 2016, 11:35:45 PM »

I like the new case size but prefer the older dial though

asimo · « **Reply #47 on:** May 21, 2016, 02:12:24 PM »

the IWC Mark XVIII is in dealers... (black dial), and all the 3 dials can be viewed at IWC Pavillion

martinjeo · « **Reply #48 on:** June 17, 2016, 04:00:02 AM »

Nice watches.

elado249 · « **Reply #49 on:** June 17, 2016, 12:13:42 PM »

I don't know about iwc, they seemed to be putting high price for their entry level. Especially in the movement, its not inhouse but the price abit high. If its about magnetisme protection,other brand like Ball also gives it plus with extra features like springlock & antishock. (This discussion only meant for their non inhouse movement watches)

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