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myc ritz · 30 December 2013, 11:43 AM

Got a decision to make. I've recently become very fond of the Black Bay, but would most likely sell my Mark XVI to fund it. Both are ETA movement watches with great style and finish. What does everyone think? I'm looking for a fun casual watch.

jshepard · 30 December 2013, 12:51 PM

I tried on both and I liked the quality of the mark xvi better, especially on strap. I wouldn't trade it. I like the way the BB looks in photos but I wasn't too happy with the quality in the flesh. The IWC looks and feels more classy. But that's just me...

Jat · 30 December 2013, 12:56 PM

I also have the mark xvi and I love this watch. It's simple and very well designed watch. Personally, I won't trade....

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Lucky777 · 30 December 2013, 12:57 PM

I like the looks of the BB better

venom43 · 30 December 2013, 01:09 PM

Yeah I wouldn't trade...I'd just save up for a black bay...just set your goal and achieve it...or even better buy from here...DAVIDSW and others might be able to get you a good deal.
I personally can never think of trading a watch like most do.... I would miss the hell out of it.

CWIN · 30 December 2013, 02:37 PM

I'd keep the IWC if possible and save for the BB.

AK-Rolestar · 30 December 2013, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CWIN

I'd keep the IWC if possible and save for the BB.

X2

Laszlo · 30 December 2013, 02:41 PM

I'd keep the IWC as well. And I love and have owned the BB. But I love the piece you already have more and wish I had one.

mr.president1 · 30 December 2013, 03:28 PM

I prefer the IWC as well

TAKUYA · 30 December 2013, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwin

i'd keep the iwc if possible and save for the bb.

x3

kilyung · 30 December 2013, 03:31 PM

I like the IWC

Chainring · 30 December 2013, 03:49 PM

I'm mixed on the Mark XVI. It has a clean, classy design, IWC quality and a solid ETA movement. It is also 39mm. To me, it looks like a junior Big Pilot...almost. I like the watch. I really do. The problem with the Mark XVI is that it really doesn't excel at anything. It doesn't separate itself. It's a watch that can easily get lost on the wrist and that's OK if that's what you're looking for. The Black Bay on the other hand is unique. There really isn't anything else like it out there right now. It's not going to get lost on your wrist and you will find yourself staring it at constantly. The only negative to the Black Bay is that it might not be an all occasion watch. But who cares. You're looking for a fun casual watch. I say make the trade.

GB-man · 30 December 2013, 03:50 PM

I'd keep your IWC if it is a mutually exclusive decision.

karmatp · 31 December 2013, 12:02 AM

Keep the IWC!

Rashid.bk · 31 December 2013, 12:12 AM

Photos would help me since I don't know what the IWC looks like.....but based on what I think of most IWCs, I would choose it over the BB.

jjnd08 · 31 December 2013, 12:47 AM

I'd flip it for the BB. IWC is just a little plain for me.

bondtoys · 31 December 2013, 12:51 AM

The Mark XVI is THE Pilot's watch imo, I would not let it go!

You'll sooner or later regret it. I am keeping mine for sure!

kier333 · 31 December 2013, 01:03 AM

When I had me IWC I loved it, I swapped it for a GMT and ended up trading the GMT for an Explorer 1 - 39mm. I personally would not exchange to a Blackbay, I don't get Tudor, they are awful looking in my opinion.

captkevin · 31 December 2013, 01:12 AM

Black bay all the way

Touring · 31 December 2013, 01:24 AM

Mark XVI.

jeremyam · 31 December 2013, 03:18 PM

Probably keep the iwc if you like pilot watches, happens to be my favourite. I like the by a lot and have been watching the prices drop over the last year. The bb is more durable, more versatile and more original. If I could only own one, it'd be the bb. Mark xvi used should get you a new bb on strap and if you're patient, a bb on a band.

jimmypark54 · 31 December 2013, 03:21 PM

keep the iwc and save for bb. its pretty cheap used on this forum

Singslinger · 31 December 2013, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chainring

I'm mixed on the Mark XVI. It has a clean, classy design, IWC quality and a solid ETA movement. It is also 39mm. To me, it looks like a junior Big Pilot...almost. I like the watch. I really do. The problem with the Mark XVI is that it really doesn't excel at anything. It doesn't separate itself. It's a watch that can easily get lost on the wrist and that's OK if that's what you're looking for. The Black Bay on the other hand is unique. There really isn't anything else like it out there right now. It's not going to get lost on your wrist and you will find yourself staring it at constantly. The only negative to the Black Bay is that it might not be an all occasion watch. But who cares. You're looking for a fun casual watch. I say make the trade.

Yes, I agree. The BB is a standout watch.

Dr. Robert · 31 December 2013, 03:31 PM

I like the IWC MK XV better!

30 December 2013, 11:43 AM	#1
myc ritz 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Watch: AP, Speedy, Rolex Posts: 976	Black Bay vs IWC Mark XVI Got a decision to make. I've recently become very fond of the Black Bay, but would most likely sell my Mark XVI to fund it. Both are ETA movement watches with great style and finish. What does everyone think? I'm looking for a fun casual watch.

30 December 2013, 01:09 PM	#5
venom43 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NOR-CAL Watch: Grail Daytona Posts: 1,306	Yeah I wouldn't trade...I'd just save up for a black bay...just set your goal and achieve it...or even better buy from here...DAVIDSW and others might be able to get you a good deal. I personally can never think of trading a watch like most do.... I would miss the hell out of it. __________________ ROLEX:(116200)SS DATEJUST,(216570)SS EXPLORER II "POLAR",(116518-0073)YG DAYTONA,(116718)YG GMT MASTER IIc,(16610)SS SUBMARINER 50th LV,(16623)TT YACHT-MASTER ~BREITLING:SUPER OCEAN 44 ~JLC:NAVY SEALs ~OMEGA:PLANET OCEAN "LIQUIDMETAL LE" & (2201.51),SPEEEDMASTER PRO "METEORITE DIAL",SEAMASTER PRO GMT "GREAT WHITE" ~TUDOR:BLACK BAY(R)

30 December 2013, 02:37 PM	#6
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	I'd keep the IWC if possible and save for the BB. __________________ *Instagram* @cwin

30 December 2013, 02:41 PM	#8
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	I'd keep the IWC as well. And I love and have owned the BB. But I love the piece you already have more and wish I had one. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

30 December 2013, 03:28 PM	#9
mr.president1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ohio,UnitedStates Watch: ROLEX OMEGA Posts: 1,458	I prefer the IWC as well __________________ ROLEX & OMEGA

30 December 2013, 12:51 PM	#2
jshepard "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Watch: GMTII Posts: 1,180	I tried on both and I liked the quality of the mark xvi better, especially on strap. I wouldn't trade it. I like the way the BB looks in photos but I wasn't too happy with the quality in the flesh. The IWC looks and feels more classy. But that's just me...

30 December 2013, 12:56 PM	#3
Jat "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Princeton, NJ Watch: 216570BK Posts: 235	I also have the mark xvi and I love this watch. It's simple and very well designed watch. Personally, I won't trade.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 December 2013, 12:57 PM	#4
Lucky777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: NJ Watch: Rolex 16610 Posts: 2,160	I like the looks of the BB better

30 December 2013, 03:31 PM	#11
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I like the IWC

30 December 2013, 03:49 PM	#12
Chainring "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Grand Junction CO Watch: A few, not enough. Posts: 1,725	I'm mixed on the Mark XVI. It has a clean, classy design, IWC quality and a solid ETA movement. It is also 39mm. To me, it looks like a junior Big Pilot...almost. I like the watch. I really do. The problem with the Mark XVI is that it really doesn't excel at anything. It doesn't separate itself. It's a watch that can easily get lost on the wrist and that's OK if that's what you're looking for. The Black Bay on the other hand is unique. There really isn't anything else like it out there right now. It's not going to get lost on your wrist and you will find yourself staring it at constantly. The only negative to the Black Bay is that it might not be an all occasion watch. But who cares. You're looking for a fun casual watch. I say make the trade.

30 December 2013, 03:50 PM	#13
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,326	I'd keep your IWC if it is a mutually exclusive decision.

31 December 2013, 12:02 AM	#14
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Keep the IWC! __________________ My grails:

31 December 2013, 12:12 AM	#15
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	Photos would help me since I don't know what the IWC looks like.....but based on what I think of most IWCs, I would choose it over the BB.

31 December 2013, 12:47 AM	#16
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	I'd flip it for the BB. IWC is just a little plain for me.

31 December 2013, 12:51 AM	#17
bondtoys "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: World Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,733	The Mark XVI is THE Pilot's watch imo, I would not let it go! You'll sooner or later regret it. I am keeping mine for sure!

31 December 2013, 01:03 AM	#18
kier333 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: london Posts: 416	When I had me IWC I loved it, I swapped it for a GMT and ended up trading the GMT for an Explorer 1 - 39mm. I personally would not exchange to a Blackbay, I don't get Tudor, they are awful looking in my opinion.

31 December 2013, 01:12 AM	#19
captkevin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florida Watch: Subs Posts: 689	Black bay all the way

31 December 2013, 01:24 AM	#20
Touring 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Hoth Posts: 1,243	Mark XVI.

31 December 2013, 03:18 PM	#21
jeremyam Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Toronto, Ontario Watch: 16610 V Posts: 511	Probably keep the iwc if you like pilot watches, happens to be my favourite. I like the by a lot and have been watching the prices drop over the last year. The bb is more durable, more versatile and more original. If I could only own one, it'd be the bb. Mark xvi used should get you a new bb on strap and if you're patient, a bb on a band.

31 December 2013, 03:21 PM	#22
jimmypark54 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Jimmy Location: La Crescenta Watch: AP Diver Posts: 808	keep the iwc and save for bb. its pretty cheap used on this forum

31 December 2013, 03:31 PM	#24
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,002	I like the IWC MK XV better! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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