I unbox the IWC Spitfire watch and share the reasons I chose the Spitfire over IWC's Mark XVIII. Follow me on Instagram: / whatsonthewrist_official
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@soulz234 ай бұрын
A timeless piece for daily wear. Wear it with anything from hoodie or suite.
@whatsonthewrist4 ай бұрын
Exactly. 👌
@tomlee45402 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous. I was considering the Breitling Avenger. Still undecided but I love IWC. The only issue I have with the Spitfire is the faux patina on the hands but I also love the pop of red. It’s those details that matter to me. Thanks for sharing Rich. 👍
@whatsonthewrist2 жыл бұрын
Have fun making your decision, Tom. It’s a fun stage. 🤙
@TexpatOTG2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear the MicroLux shows are doing well. Wish I could attend one, but not likely. That is a great looking watch! I like the 39mm size and thickness ... works for my 7.5" wrist. I have a weak spot for the aviator style watches. Cheers!
@whatsonthewrist2 жыл бұрын
Aviator watches just has an instant coolness about it. Thanks, James.
@lawrenceong85012 жыл бұрын
Great looking acquisition Rich! Love the size and design. Thanks for sharing!
@whatsonthewrist2 жыл бұрын
We’re on the same page, Lawrence. And thanks. 🤙
@stephenwells31852 жыл бұрын
Love this pick up. IWC makes amazing watches Way better choice than the mark 18. I was curious about the leather strap because others have said they don’t like it and prefer the nato. Congrats.
@whatsonthewrist2 жыл бұрын
I really like the Santoni quality of the leather. Thanks, Stephen.
@gregalonzo7472 жыл бұрын
I like IWC watches. I especially like the Big Pilot.
@whatsonthewrist2 жыл бұрын
That makes both of us, Greg! 🤙
@gregalonzo7472 жыл бұрын
@@whatsonthewrist, right on!
@idid18662 жыл бұрын
Looks really good, man! 👍 I remember seeing one in 36-38mm around 2005-6ish, but I opted for an Omega!
@whatsonthewrist2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on your Omega, iDid. It’s almost the weekend to enjoy. 👍
@idid18662 жыл бұрын
@@whatsonthewrist Oh no...that was a long time ago, bro, lol!
@whatsonthewrist2 жыл бұрын
@@idid1866 Hopefully you still have it from ‘05 ish.
@idid18662 жыл бұрын
@@whatsonthewrist No I sold that 41.mm AT to a local buyer! It was my last piece from my collection of mechanicals!
@whatsonthewrist2 жыл бұрын
@@idid1866 Oh I don’t think I knew you’re exclusively quartz or manual.
@juniorjohnson59612 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Richie I didn't know they made 39mm great looking watch 👍
@whatsonthewrist2 жыл бұрын
I’m happy with it. Thank you, JJ. 🙏
@peterbrajevic73512 жыл бұрын
IWC is an awesome brand that doesn't get the luv it deserves.
@whatsonthewrist2 жыл бұрын
Definitely a great brand, Peter. 👌
@rafalwasilewski2235 Жыл бұрын
Perfect watch. I would buy one soon.
@whatsonthewrist Жыл бұрын
@Rafal Wasilewski. I’ve really been enjoying it. That long power reserve is nice to have. Let me know when you get yours.
@rafalwasilewski2235 Жыл бұрын
@@whatsonthewrist I wanted to get OMEGA for a long time, but since I discovered IWC watches and fall in love with it. The Spitfire it’s simply beautiful watch. I will definitely get one soon. Thank you.
@coffeeboyclips19732 жыл бұрын
Iwc is the best watch brand imo, I have a mark 18 and love it. I just don't get why people are obsessed with in house, a £50 seiko has an in house movement that's shit. My iwc is within cosc tolerances. The spitfire is a great watch, I liked the mark 18 more because of the classic looks.
@whatsonthewrist2 жыл бұрын
Hi, Coffee BOY CLIPS. Congrats on your Mark XVIII. I was going back and forth between the Spitfire and Mark XVIII. I was leaning towards the white dial.
@coffeeboyclips19732 жыл бұрын
@@whatsonthewrist thanks, I got the black dial mk18 but was very close to buying the blue, I've seen the white dial recently and it's stunning. I wish I could have all 3 lol.
@whatsonthewrist2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I know what you mean about wanting all the colors. That’s be nice for sure. I like your black dial. 👌
@shanedevoria20502 жыл бұрын
Beautiful piece. The KZbin community is wrong when they downplay IWC.
@whatsonthewrist2 жыл бұрын
Hi, Shane. IWC definitely is worthy. 👌
@wqsnsr83 ай бұрын
Spitfire is definitely better choice..congrats
@whatsonthewrist3 ай бұрын
Thanks man.
@tomscott44382 жыл бұрын
I was also in the market for a pilots watch and was looking at both, but decided on neither of them. IWC is a lot lot Grand Seiko for me, I want to love them but something always holds me back when it comes to actually buying one. At this price point I honestly cannot get excited about either of these pilot watches.
@coffeeboyclips19732 жыл бұрын
Imo Iwc make the best pilots watches, since I've had my mark 18 I've not worn any of my other watches, suppose they are not for everyone.
@whatsonthewrist2 жыл бұрын
Hi, Tom. Good luck as you continue your search for your ideal pilots watch.
@whatsonthewrist2 жыл бұрын
@Coffee Boy Clips. I won’t argue with you.
@tomscott44382 жыл бұрын
@@coffeeboyclips1973 Don't get me wrong, I think they are fantastic timepieces and the craftsmanship and movements are exceptional. But I have a fairly large wrist (7 1/2") and they are just a bit small for me. You also need to special order a strap because the standard length will not accommodate my wrist. the Big Pilot solves some of those issues, but I found it a bit too, well... big. I very much admire the brand and hope one day to find one that works for me.
@coffeeboyclips19732 жыл бұрын
@@tomscott4438 did you try the new big pilot 43mm?
@larukulunaseas4 ай бұрын
Very nice entry level watch
@whatsonthewrist4 ай бұрын
Thanks man.
@lonchanning2282 жыл бұрын
Beautiful timepiece. Congrats!
@whatsonthewrist2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Lon. 🤙
@phillippugh21612 жыл бұрын
Iwc has been getting a lot of due attention lately. Do all there watches use a in house movement
@whatsonthewrist2 жыл бұрын
Hi, Phillip. No not all of their watches have their in-house movement. For example the Mark XVIII uses a Sellita base movement.
@deanc7476 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this video. It helps folks like me still on the fence. Now that you’ve had the Spitfire for a while what do you think of the lug to lug and how it wears on your wrist? Any other issue that stands out now that you’ve been using this?
@whatsonthewrist Жыл бұрын
Hi, Dean C. I am still loving it without any remorse. I like the colors and that 72 hours of power reserve. And of course the Santoni leather strap continues to age well and is very comfortable.
@drfuchz Жыл бұрын
Dan, I had two Mark18s by now. Always loved them and sold them after a while to go f9r the next cool thing. Reality is, despite my two Rolexes, my Speedmaster and a Panerai, I miss the IWC more than any other watch. Why? Because it is the most comfortable watch I ever owned. The movement was smooth and very accurate, no issues at all, perfectly calibrated. The Mark is perfect for every day wear, not obnoxious at any point yet highly sophisticated. Bottom line: the perfect (next to the explorer) and best GADA watch out there. I will certainly buy a MarkXX as soon as possible
@DennisC_X2 жыл бұрын
What do you think about the new Mark XX vs the the new 41mm IWC Chrono?
@whatsonthewrist2 жыл бұрын
Hi, Dennis. I like the Mark XX. It’s subtle dial changes are cleaner. But they’re very different not so much in size 40 vs 41 but the chrono is not apples to apples. I like the black Mark XX and the green Chrono. 120 hours of power reserve is also nice.
@DennisC_X2 жыл бұрын
@@whatsonthewrist if you had to choose between the two, which one would you go for? (Assuming you didn’t have the Mark XVIII)
@whatsonthewrist2 жыл бұрын
@@DennisC_X I have the Spitfire not the Mark 18. If I didn’t have my Spitfire I would probably opt for the 41 Chrono. It has nice dimensions for a Chrono for me.
@austinzizzi11422 жыл бұрын
I went with a mark xv
@whatsonthewrist2 жыл бұрын
36 mm? Congrats and enjoy, Austin.
@kottomack Жыл бұрын
All the handling and turning the watch over back and forth....yet it didn't start running?🤔
@whatsonthewrist Жыл бұрын
I don’t recall, K Mack. But it wasn’t wound ahead of time.
@Nom_AnorVSJedi2 жыл бұрын
What do you think of the new Tudor GMT Pro?
@whatsonthewrist2 жыл бұрын
Hi, Shimra. I like the dimensions, even the thicknesses. If I recall it’s a little under 15mm thick. I also like it doesn’t use an aluminum bezel insert and the rose on the crown. It’s a nice everyday wear. There are some nice choices in this price range though.
@Nordic_Sky2 жыл бұрын
I would have it on a Nato strap in about two seconds.
@whatsonthewrist2 жыл бұрын
Their leather nato is definitely nice, Kris A.
@robrobertson14582 жыл бұрын
I tried it on - just so a tiny little flat watch...nothing for real man's wrists
@whatsonthewrist2 жыл бұрын
Perhaps their Big Pilots in 46 is more to your liking, Rob.
@robrobertson14582 жыл бұрын
@@whatsonthewrist I wish they would make a 41mm or 42mm model. Even the 40mm Mark XVIII is very small and flat...