I have a green XX and a white XVIII ... love them both. They're my most worn, most versatile, most legible watches. If IWC would just make slightly smaller watches with their other non-pilot lines, I would think they could crush the market.
@Randyswatches2 ай бұрын
Great pieces! Maybe they could score more market share that way… Or maybe game theory says that if everyone competes for the same market, no one thrives. It’s ok to have something that isn’t for everyone. It may even confer longevity at the expense of growth, since fashion trends come and go.
@drnick405 ай бұрын
I have the Mark 18 “Le Pettit Prince” on a stainless steel bracelet and is a fantastic watch just like the Mark 20. The IWC’s are vertical addictive!
@Randyswatches5 ай бұрын
It is an ever expanding disease of the mind and wallet!
@Juanjo1916 ай бұрын
This is my grail watch. And as you say this watch and the Tudor BB 36 have similar blue dials, the best ones imo. Amazing watch, congratulations
@Randyswatches6 ай бұрын
Thanks! I’m sure you’ll attain it one day. Be patient and when the time is right, It will find its way into your life.
@ddogiddogi6 ай бұрын
Great watch. I have a Mark 16 and even though it's older and doesn't have a quick adjust, the bracelet is super thin and the overall weight of the watch is very comfortable. By the way, I'd suggest moving a link from the 6 o'clock side and putting it on the 12 o'clock side. Just the way the human wrist is structured, when a watch is centered on the top of your wrist, there should be more "strap" length on the 12 o'clock than the 6 o'clock so that when it meets on the bottom of your wrist, it's centered. Right now your clasp seems to be too far towards the 12 o'clock.
@Randyswatches6 ай бұрын
Thank you. I actually did that and I like it better now.
@ddogiddogi6 ай бұрын
@@Randyswatches glad to hear it worked well for you!
@Bigfatmeow6 ай бұрын
Waiting for the green one on a bracelet from my AD. Beautiful watch and great content brotha!
@Randyswatches6 ай бұрын
Congratulations! I was at a boutique last weekend and saw it. I must admit even though it’s not for me, there’s no denying that it is stunning in person.
@denniskai23312 ай бұрын
I bought that watch about four months ago. I've worn it almost every day since. I think you'll love it.
@doctorikon5 ай бұрын
Almost sold on this. I think it would've looked better with an oyster bracelet. nice review
@Randyswatches5 ай бұрын
The mark XX gets the most views, but the spitfire really is a killer watch as well. I also wouldn’t trade this bracelet for an oyster at all. If you don’t like the bracelet, I recommend the aqua terra, or just get an explorer.
@keltecdan5 ай бұрын
Only problem is the AR coating on the outside is that it will get scratched up. The AR coating on my speedmaster x33 is all scratched up. Gotta send it to Omega for servicing anyways and not looking forward to that bill. I love IWC and had a few aquatimers.
@Randyswatches5 ай бұрын
I haven’t had this issue, but I’m sure it’s possible. I suppose there’s always a give-and-take. I’m currently wearing mine on a ski trip and the blue against the white backdrop is stunning. And no surface scratches yet 🤞
@darylwardsnyder44063 ай бұрын
Love your passion for IWC. I’m equally enamored with the brand. I bought the white dial Mark XX last fall. Still love it. But I LOVE the blue dial too. So tempted to buy the blue dial on a blue leather strap, knowing I can switch the bracelet to either watch. Am I nuts to buy the blue in the same model? Have also thought about getting the blue dial 43mm Big Pilot. I owned it in the past and sold it. Big mistake. I’ve done that with watches too many times. That blue sailcloth strap looks amazing on the blue dial.
@Randyswatches3 ай бұрын
It’s a journey. I’m infatuated with them all. I think your journey is your own, and there’s no shame in rectifying a mistake, but maybe consider something outside of your style comfort zone that would be an occasional or weekend piece rather than an everyday. And maybe let it come to you rather than pursuing a look. As for the straps, call the 1916 company and let them know you need IWC straps. The concierge will hook you up with genuine straps at a discount, or consider thestraptailor.com and search IWC.
@darylwardsnyder44063 ай бұрын
@@Randyswatches All good thoughts!! I appreciate the ideas of letting them come to me instead of always being on the hunt. Thanks too for the insights on straps!
@charlymagne5 ай бұрын
Loved the video. I have a Pilot 36 , black dial, bracelet. It looks very similar to the Mark 20. I REALLY want a green dial, Mark 20…. Am I crazy?
@Randyswatches5 ай бұрын
Yes. But that’s ok. Do it 👍
@bernda.neubauer1375 ай бұрын
As you personally own all three watches, your review excels everything in youtube on current IWC models. I bought a vintage Mark XV for its perfect proportions. However, even after service by IWC it never held the time. How precise do your spitfire and Mark XX watches run?
@Randyswatches5 ай бұрын
Hello. The spitfire and Mark XX are a few seconds/day fast. The 41 chrono is 7 seconds/day slow. These are all very acceptable. I’m not sure if yours is magnetized or what the issue is, but that sucks. How far off is it? I set mine exactly to an iPhone one morning and then checked it 3 days later to see how far off it is. Sometimes the perceived difference is more than the actual deviation. Maybe speaking to the IWC service department directly could help.
@mehmetsert63146 ай бұрын
Great review & congrats for Mark XX. What is your wrist size ? It looks very well on your wrist. Is the bracelet comfortable for daily wear ?
@Randyswatches6 ай бұрын
16 centimeters, or 6.25 inches. My wrist fluctuates in size quite a bit throughout the day, so in the morning on the smallest setting, it’s a little bit loose and then, every once in a while, I let out 2 to 3 clicks. If I take another link out it’s a little bit too small. The bracelet is extremely comfortable for all day wear. I have worn more comfortable bracelets, like the Parmigiani, but it is not adjustable and I simply can’t own it.
@doukhobar4 ай бұрын
Are the numbers and/ or indices having lume, or only at the 3/6/9? That's killing me on the Mark series, whereas the Big Pilot 43 has a fully lumed dial.
@Randyswatches4 ай бұрын
Yes. However it does not bother me. It’s just too beautiful for me to care. Perhaps a Sinn or Zenith would be more your style.
@doukhobar4 ай бұрын
Thanks. I have a nice Sinn with excellent lume. Too bad IWC doesn't offer full lume on their 40mm pilots. How do you tell time quickly at night with only the compass points? Even then, the 3 o'clock point wouldn't seem to have any lume at all due to the date? A weird design feature/flaw IMO.
@LarsVader233 ай бұрын
Great video, thanks a bunch. The white dial version of the Mark XX is non reflective? Did I get this right? So we have a sunburst metallic reflection on the black, blue and green dials but the white is completely flat? I’m still undecided if I should go with either the black or the white dial version.
@Randyswatches3 ай бұрын
Good question. The white dial is not a flat white, or matte. It has some luster. There is a flat white dial on the top gun aces, but that has a completely lumed dial. It goes well with the steel.
@LarsVader233 ай бұрын
@@Randyswatches thanks. I probably just misinterpreted/misheard it then.
@Randyswatches3 ай бұрын
Lars, maybe I’m mis-remembering. Worst case, call the online boutique, they will send you a video or if you order the watch and don’t like it, they will accept a return.
@LarsVader233 ай бұрын
@@Randyswatches Its weird that only so few videos of IWC watches exist especially for the Mark XX in white. All the more reason your videos are a real blessing. Would be nice if you could show the reflections of your IWCs crystals compared to your other watches. The glass of your ceratanium chrono in particular looks like it doesn’t reflect at all.
@therascals8237Ай бұрын
For this price though, watch needs to metas or at least cosc certified 😢
@RandyswatchesАй бұрын
I used to think that, but I don’t need a 3rd party to tell me it is accurate. If IWC sells it, it is accurate and waterproof. Patek doesn’t give you a COSC certification either and they cost much more.
@itsgarrick49105 ай бұрын
Does the second hand jump when you pull the crown to the outer most position?
@Randyswatches5 ай бұрын
Not typically. Sometimes when the power reserve is very low, but not dead, the hands jump a little. But I’ve never had a problem with the second hand jumping when trying to set the time exactly. That would drive me crazy.
@drstevengillis5 ай бұрын
Yes , the minute hand jumps. Drives me crazy! IWC said it is normal. I don't buy it@@Randyswatches
@randys7663 ай бұрын
@@drstevengillistry setting it, then pushing it in only one click to the date adjustment. Then click it down. It might be unavoidable just due to pushing in the crown quickly and some rotational translation of your thumb. I’m able to set mine without issue this way, but sometimes it does jump and I do it a second time.
@Scan_Speak5 ай бұрын
AR coating on the exterior of the sapphire crystal.😢
@Randyswatches5 ай бұрын
Hasn’t been a problem. Thanks for watching.
@whereRbearsTeeth3 ай бұрын
@@Randyswatchesit will be. There is no way to avoid it scratching.