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skyrider007 · 4 November 2009, 01:33 AM

I've been looking at IWC watches for years and it's been my dream to own at least a piece of beauty from this fantastic watch manufacturer. Today I finally pulled the trigger and acquired my very first IWC time piece, the Mark XVI. I am loving it to death and its beauty just keep growing on me. I think the size is just perfect, not too large nor too small. My daily wear is a 36mm Seamaster, a little small for today's trend but I am very happy with it. A 3mm increase is barely noticeable but I do like the look of the Mark XVI on my wrist. I find the alligator strap slightly thin but it looks great with the watch. I can't justify paying so much premium for the steel bracelet which I've heard nothing but praises. I'll just keep replacing the strap every year or two :)

For a mere £2050 I paid at the duty free Mappin & Webb in Heathrow Airport, I think this IWC represents a great value for money. Considering the brand's prestige, heritage, and quality of their time piece. I was eyeing a Rolex Explorer but it didn't look good on my wrist plus I need the date function! I know it's a trade off between a "ROLEX" with its own in-house movement but I fell in love with this particular IWC. I will be saving ££££'s for a Rolex which join my watch collection in the near future.

Cheers!

Ben

1000ftSub · 4 November 2009, 01:53 AM

ah, very nice classic watch

cody p · 4 November 2009, 04:12 AM

lovely watch!

sandytn · 4 November 2009, 04:27 AM

Beautiful shots of a gorgeous watch! Congrats.

Omega_Precision · 4 November 2009, 06:58 AM

Very nice watch!

dalip · 4 November 2009, 07:00 AM

lovely watch...picked up from M&W Heathrow myself !!
looks good on you..congrats

Nigel1100 · 5 November 2009, 05:29 AM

Excellent watch.
Bought one myself a few weeks ago from Mallorys in Bath. Wife won't let me wear it until Christmas...still counting down.

mfer · 5 November 2009, 05:40 AM

Wow Ben. Love that one. I've considered it many times. I'll have to get it one day.

Wear it well.

TheDude · 6 November 2009, 12:15 AM

Looks great. Been eyeing that one too.

hflee55 · 6 November 2009, 12:17 AM

Congrats! It's a beauty.

skyrider007 · 6 November 2009, 02:05 AM

Thank you for your compliments, guys. I highly recommend the Mark XVI to any watch lovers out there, it is truly a classic piece with deep history that will sure to last you a very long time while looking immaculate.

I am saving up £££ to get the steel bracelet which costs quite a bit of a fortune but it will be worth it comes the summer.

asadtiger · 6 November 2009, 06:01 AM

a very classy beauty...its great you went for the 39mm pilot's watch cuz <=40 is a very comfortable daily wear size in my opinion and larger is often tougher for prolonged wear...plus it looks great on you...neat and awesome watch

forza1976 · 6 November 2009, 07:26 AM

Congrats. IWC watches are excellent. Great choice.

skyrider007 · 10 November 2009, 02:25 AM

Thank you for your compliments!

Quote:

Originally Posted by asadtiger

a very classy beauty...its great you went for the 39mm pilot's watch cuz <=40 is a very comfortable daily wear size in my opinion and larger is often tougher for prolonged wear...plus it looks great on you...neat and awesome watch

It is certainly comfortable but since I'm used to the ruggedness of Omegas I am still unsure whether I should make this IWC a daily-wearer.

4 November 2009, 01:33 AM	#1
skyrider007 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Ben Location: Bangkok Watch: IWC Mark XVI Posts: 52	My first IWC: a classic Mark XVI I've been looking at IWC watches for years and it's been my dream to own at least a piece of beauty from this fantastic watch manufacturer. Today I finally pulled the trigger and acquired my very first IWC time piece, the Mark XVI. I am loving it to death and its beauty just keep growing on me. I think the size is just perfect, not too large nor too small. My daily wear is a 36mm Seamaster, a little small for today's trend but I am very happy with it. A 3mm increase is barely noticeable but I do like the look of the Mark XVI on my wrist. I find the alligator strap slightly thin but it looks great with the watch. I can't justify paying so much premium for the steel bracelet which I've heard nothing but praises. I'll just keep replacing the strap every year or two :) For a mere £2050 I paid at the duty free Mappin & Webb in Heathrow Airport, I think this IWC represents a great value for money. Considering the brand's prestige, heritage, and quality of their time piece. I was eyeing a Rolex Explorer but it didn't look good on my wrist plus I need the date function! I know it's a trade off between a "ROLEX" with its own in-house movement but I fell in love with this particular IWC. I will be saving ££££'s for a Rolex which join my watch collection in the near future. Cheers! Ben

4 November 2009, 07:00 AM	#6
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	lovely watch...picked up from M&W Heathrow myself !! looks good on you..congrats __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

5 November 2009, 05:40 AM	#8
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Wow Ben. Love that one. I've considered it many times. I'll have to get it one day. Wear it well. __________________ member#3242

6 November 2009, 07:26 AM	#13
forza1976 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: matt Location: Denver Posts: 608	Congrats. IWC watches are excellent. Great choice. __________________ Current Collection Rolex SS Daytona WD IWC Big Pilot PAM Black Seal 183 Omega SS Triple Date TW Steel CEO

4 November 2009, 01:53 AM	#2
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	ah, very nice classic watch

4 November 2009, 04:12 AM	#3
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	lovely watch!

4 November 2009, 04:27 AM	#4
sandytn Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Sandy Location: NJ Posts: 713	Beautiful shots of a gorgeous watch! Congrats.

4 November 2009, 06:58 AM	#5
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	Very nice watch!

5 November 2009, 05:29 AM	#7
Nigel1100 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Somerset, England Posts: 41	Excellent watch. Bought one myself a few weeks ago from Mallorys in Bath. Wife won't let me wear it until Christmas...still counting down.

6 November 2009, 12:15 AM	#9
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	Looks great. Been eyeing that one too.

6 November 2009, 12:17 AM	#10
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	Congrats! It's a beauty.

6 November 2009, 02:05 AM	#11
skyrider007 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Ben Location: Bangkok Watch: IWC Mark XVI Posts: 52	Thank you for your compliments, guys. I highly recommend the Mark XVI to any watch lovers out there, it is truly a classic piece with deep history that will sure to last you a very long time while looking immaculate. I am saving up £££ to get the steel bracelet which costs quite a bit of a fortune but it will be worth it comes the summer.

6 November 2009, 06:01 AM	#12
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	a very classy beauty...its great you went for the 39mm pilot's watch cuz <=40 is a very comfortable daily wear size in my opinion and larger is often tougher for prolonged wear...plus it looks great on you...neat and awesome watch

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