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Pouring2010 · 11 April 2021, 08:32 PM

Any IWC Mark fans amongst the forum. This vies with my Datejust 36 as my everyday watch.

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Flying Clog · 11 April 2021, 11:07 PM

Would not call myself a fan per se but had a hankering for a bronze watch last September so got the IWC Bronze Spitfire.

Bit disappointed with the lume - only the hands and markers at 3, 6, 9 & 12 - but otherwise like it very much.

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gajag · 11 April 2021, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Flying Clog

Bit disappointed with the lume - only the hands and markers at 3, 6, 9 & 12 - but otherwise like it very much.

Impulse bought the Spitfire a couple months ago. The faux patina on only four hour markers annoys the hell out of me.

Pouring2010 · 12 April 2021, 04:03 AM

That lume is mad. Would annoy me also

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gretch6364 · 13 April 2021, 01:48 AM

I am pretty strongly considering picking up the blue Aquatimer. I know it is due for a refresh before to long, but for under $5K on the grey market, it is a pretty good full on tool watch.

I live in the mountains, so everyday life super casual. Even meetings with clients are in my ski pants many days and not sure I will ever put a tie or jacket on again outside of maybe weddings and funerals. I ski, fish and hike a day or two each week during lunch or in between meetings, so I need something robust and waterproof. I love internal bezels, but hate having to use a second crown to set, so the IWC system is perfect for me....as is the size.

It is not like I could find a sub anyhow...I really like the new release with the black face and green bezel, but can't justify the price or energy to find one at MSRP. I also prefer rubber straps and just don't think the sub is worth twice the price.

I don't fully understand this obsession with in house movements and the Aquatimer being less desirable becuase it has an ETA in it. It is still a good movement and has the benefit of being able to be fixed easily by most watch makers. That is a plus in my book!

Paka · 16 April 2021, 02:18 AM

I have IWC Aquatimer 2000 and it is perfect for everything you just described.

Trane · 16 April 2021, 03:17 AM

I'm intrigued by both the BP 43mm and the 41mm Pilot Chrono but two things always stop me from seriously considering either:

1. Removal of the soft iron inner cage (haven't seen anything on magnetic resistance for either model as of yet)

2. That not every hour marker is lumed, drives me nuts

JPBlackBay · 16 April 2021, 07:25 AM

I'm with you. Not having every hour marker lumed is annoying, but I love a lot of the IWC releases.

acaixguard · 16 April 2021, 03:29 PM

I believe every market on the Big Pilot 43 is lumed.

11 April 2021, 08:32 PM	#1
Pouring2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: IE Posts: 171	Iwc Any IWC Mark fans amongst the forum. This vies with my Datejust 36 as my everyday watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 April 2021, 11:07 PM	#2
Flying Clog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Netherlands Posts: 357	Would not call myself a fan per se but had a hankering for a bronze watch last September so got the IWC Bronze Spitfire. Bit disappointed with the lume - only the hands and markers at 3, 6, 9 & 12 - but otherwise like it very much. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 April 2021, 04:03 AM	#4
Pouring2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: IE Posts: 171	That lume is mad. Would annoy me also Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 April 2021, 01:48 AM	#5
gretch6364 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Aspen Posts: 859	I am pretty strongly considering picking up the blue Aquatimer. I know it is due for a refresh before to long, but for under $5K on the grey market, it is a pretty good full on tool watch. I live in the mountains, so everyday life super casual. Even meetings with clients are in my ski pants many days and not sure I will ever put a tie or jacket on again outside of maybe weddings and funerals. I ski, fish and hike a day or two each week during lunch or in between meetings, so I need something robust and waterproof. I love internal bezels, but hate having to use a second crown to set, so the IWC system is perfect for me....as is the size. It is not like I could find a sub anyhow...I really like the new release with the black face and green bezel, but can't justify the price or energy to find one at MSRP. I also prefer rubber straps and just don't think the sub is worth twice the price. I don't fully understand this obsession with in house movements and the Aquatimer being less desirable becuase it has an ETA in it. It is still a good movement and has the benefit of being able to be fixed easily by most watch makers. That is a plus in my book!

16 April 2021, 02:18 AM	#6
Paka Banned Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Europe Watch: IWC Big Pilot 5002 Posts: 248	I have IWC Aquatimer 2000 and it is perfect for everything you just described.

16 April 2021, 03:17 AM	#7
Trane "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 201	I'm intrigued by both the BP 43mm and the 41mm Pilot Chrono but two things always stop me from seriously considering either: 1. Removal of the soft iron inner cage (haven't seen anything on magnetic resistance for either model as of yet) 2. That not every hour marker is lumed, drives me nuts

16 April 2021, 07:25 AM	#8
JPBlackBay "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Tennessee Watch: Tudor Black Bay Posts: 250	I'm with you. Not having every hour marker lumed is annoying, but I love a lot of the IWC releases.

16 April 2021, 03:29 PM	#9
acaixguard "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Watch: Rolex, AP, ALS Posts: 401	I believe every market on the Big Pilot 43 is lumed.

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