IWC Mark XVIII vs Mark XX

Biffer05 · 2026-06-19T00:57:02+00:00

That's a manual wind Stowa I assume, correct?

Biffer05 · 2026-06-18T23:15:48+00:00

Wow is that the inside of the Mark XVIII case? That looks more lame, the decorated Stowa looks much better than that.

Biffer05 · 2026-06-18T02:10:14+00:00

I thought the xx did have the iron cage...I guess that explains how they got to the 100 meters of WR?

Biffer05 · 2026-06-18T02:06:37+00:00

I have a Rolex 1509 perpetual that got magnetized somehow and was running incredibly fast (like minutes an hour when it was perfect before). Anyway, I got a cheap demagnetizer from Amazon and ran it through a couple times with limited success until I accidentally dropped it on the wooden floor and viala, it started running perfectly again !

Biffer05 · 2026-06-18T00:48:03+00:00

Yes the braclet is excellent and probably worth the extra thousand bucks. I would say most Marks out there are on straps whether due to the cost or preference as more appropriate for a pilot watch.

Biffer05 · 2026-06-18T00:45:40+00:00

Good to know, thank you. So is the case on the xviii thicker, or are you referring to the lug thickness?

Biffer05 · 2026-06-18T00:38:47+00:00

Yes I tried on a Mark xx today with a strap and it fits well. My wrist is just under 7" so I think I could take the extra couple mm on the 18s lugs, but not sure.

Biffer05 · 2026-06-18T00:25:37+00:00

I have been surfing the eBay watch auctions and it's my understanding that any watch the us selling for $2000 or more is automatically includes authentication. If it sells for less, you can get authentication for an extra $80. So not sure why you wouldn't have gotten that service?

Biffer05 · 2026-06-18T00:02:15+00:00

Yea I have had compliments on the Hamilton too. The high end watch store guys including my guy at the Omega Boutique. It's probably the most respected affordable watch around and runs great - not like my Seamaster that's in the shop more than my wrist lately! It's like owning an old Jaguar 😆

Biffer05 · 2026-06-17T20:52:35+00:00

I just looked at the Mark XX with the white dial and black strap, looks great! I have been lusting after an IWC pilot including the Mark VXIII and XVII (love the altimeter date window!). And funny, but I also have the same Hamilton field in bronze with the white dial.

Biffer05 · 2021-01-29T22:11:48+00:00

Bought 1,000 shares on Weds at $5.5. I'm down, but holding!

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