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14 November 2006, 04:26 AM

Once in a while I stumble upon a watch picture that catches my eye. I lifted this one from TZ and although I have seen pictures of this watch before and have not been terribly impressed, this picture is making me think twice. It's an IWC Spitfire Mk XVI and in this picture it looks amazing!

The dial looks very nice in this picture and in other pictures I've seen it looks very flat.....this one has some depth!

RogerF · 14 November 2006, 04:28 AM

The bracelet on that watch is awesome!!!!

14 November 2006, 04:30 AM

Not a big fan of IWC. While it's a nice looking watch, there's way more out there that I'd look at before that caught my eye... like a UN Maxi Marine.

14 November 2006, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Not a big fan of IWC. While it's a nice looking watch, there's way more out there that I'd look at before that caught my eye... like a UN Maxi Marine.

Oh, you mean this one?

LOL! Sorry dude!

14 November 2006, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Avalon

Oh, you mean this one?

LOL! Sorry dude!

Bastid! LOL

Otis · 14 November 2006, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Avalon

Oh, you mean this one?

LOL! Sorry dude!

Whoah... looks like someone got a little over-excited and forgot to clean the crystal!

C.J. · 14 November 2006, 04:31 AM

I was looking at an IWC and a JLC Memovox before I decided on the Panerai and saw that IWC at the AD. It's absolutely gorgeous in person

The only problem with most of the IWC's I saw, is when you see them all together, you just can't decide on which you like the most

padi56 · 14 November 2006, 04:38 AM

Quite like some IWC watches that one too,high build quality, but some now are over priced for what they are,like most high end brands today.

Launch Mini · 14 November 2006, 02:40 PM

The UN still had the protective plastic on it

I don't like that IWC. Not enough contrast between the dial & the hands

JJ Irani · 14 November 2006, 04:56 PM

Surprisingly that same IWC was advertised in this morning's NZ Herald by Watches of Switzerland.

The ad had a touch of humour to it: "The Pilot must look at other instruments in the cockpit besides this one!!"

JJ

14 November 2006, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

The UN still had the protective plastic on it

I can't tell you how tempted I was to peel that sticker off.

dman · 15 November 2006, 03:16 PM

I like it alot Al, just looks small to me eyes on the wrist. My AD pulled the first Mark XVI she got this year since it was enlarged to 39, still couldn't pull the trigger.

Although they do have a 42mm watch that I have lusted over for a long time, could be landing at my door any second now.

leopardprey · 17 March 2007, 12:41 AM

ONce you see the Spitfire for real and up close, you will be really impressed. Plenty of contrast to see the hands. Really good illumination of the hands, better than Rolex. And the bracelet - best I have ever seen or had on my wrist. Seriously thinking of buying the one I looked at. Always wanted a IWC, and the Spitfire is one sharp looking rugged watch!

haakon59 · 17 March 2007, 08:10 AM

I like IWC as well. Plus, I have a couple of friends who own them and swear by them, saying they are amongst the most reliable and enjoyable watches they own. I think I personally would pick the Marx XVI classic with the black face and white markers to increase the contrast of the dial, but hey, they are great watches and you don't hear much about problems with them either. If you decide to buy it, you'll have to post a photo.

14 November 2006, 04:26 AM	#1
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Caught my eye! Once in a while I stumble upon a watch picture that catches my eye. I lifted this one from TZ and although I have seen pictures of this watch before and have not been terribly impressed, this picture is making me think twice. It's an IWC Spitfire Mk XVI and in this picture it looks amazing! The dial looks very nice in this picture and in other pictures I've seen it looks very flat.....this one has some depth!

14 November 2006, 04:28 AM	#2
RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,573	The bracelet on that watch is awesome!!!! __________________ CURRENT LINE UP. 16233 16600 116710BLNR 116500 116610 126710BLRO 126600 116600 (finally)

14 November 2006, 04:31 AM	#7
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	I was looking at an IWC and a JLC Memovox before I decided on the Panerai and saw that IWC at the AD. It's absolutely gorgeous in person The only problem with most of the IWC's I saw, is when you see them all together, you just can't decide on which you like the most __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

14 November 2006, 04:38 AM	#8
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	Quite like some IWC watches that one too,high build quality, but some now are over priced for what they are,like most high end brands today. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

14 November 2006, 02:40 PM	#9
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	The UN still had the protective plastic on it I don't like that IWC. Not enough contrast between the dial & the hands __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

14 November 2006, 04:30 AM	#3
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Not a big fan of IWC. While it's a nice looking watch, there's way more out there that I'd look at before that caught my eye... like a UN Maxi Marine.

14 November 2006, 04:56 PM	#10
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Surprisingly that same IWC was advertised in this morning's NZ Herald by Watches of Switzerland. The ad had a touch of humour to it: "The Pilot must look at other instruments in the cockpit besides this one!!" JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

15 November 2006, 03:16 PM	#12
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	I like it alot Al, just looks small to me eyes on the wrist. My AD pulled the first Mark XVI she got this year since it was enlarged to 39, still couldn't pull the trigger. Although they do have a 42mm watch that I have lusted over for a long time, could be landing at my door any second now. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

17 March 2007, 12:41 AM	#13
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	ONce you see the Spitfire for real and up close, you will be really impressed. Plenty of contrast to see the hands. Really good illumination of the hands, better than Rolex. And the bracelet - best I have ever seen or had on my wrist. Seriously thinking of buying the one I looked at. Always wanted a IWC, and the Spitfire is one sharp looking rugged watch!

17 March 2007, 08:10 AM	#14
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	I like IWC as well. Plus, I have a couple of friends who own them and swear by them, saying they are amongst the most reliable and enjoyable watches they own. I think I personally would pick the Marx XVI classic with the black face and white markers to increase the contrast of the dial, but hey, they are great watches and you don't hear much about problems with them either. If you decide to buy it, you'll have to post a photo.

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