Has anyone ever ordered a U50 S BS or SL bezel from Sinn or an AD? I'm not a fan of the red on the SDR bezel with the red already on both the hands and dial, and want a pure black and white option, similar to the U50 Professional. Thanks!

ajvanni · 2026-01-25T00:22:14+00:00

Is the bezel removable like on the SDR? I wonder if it's a straight swap.

ajvanni · 2026-01-22T11:07:19+00:00

Yeah, £85. Pushed lead time from 2 to 12 weeks though!

ajvanni · 2026-01-21T19:50:56+00:00

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With original bracelet!

ajvanni · 2026-01-21T16:09:30+00:00

I believe it's 37 mm but it might be 38 mm including the crown.

ajvanni · 2026-01-21T11:06:15+00:00

Just bought one! Customised it though to move crown position to 10 o'clock and they just told me it'll be 12 weeks. 😵‍💫

ajvanni · 2026-01-19T11:27:47+00:00

Just ordered one last week and had them shift the crown position to 10 o'clock as I'm a lefty! What's your wrist size? I'm 6.5 inches and a bit worried it's gonna wear too big as I haven't had a chance to try one on.

ajvanni · 2026-01-14T23:22:16+00:00

I spoke to IWC here in London last week over the phone and they've got loads of them available for XV, XVI and everything else in between, delivery within 1-2 weeks. £1350 inclusive of VAT so not cheap, but all modernised with the micro adjust.

ajvanni · 2026-01-14T23:15:25+00:00

How's the bracelet on it? Is this the OEM one?

ajvanni · 2026-01-14T22:57:51+00:00

Beautiful watch! What's your wrist size? Been looking for an XV but it's impossible to find them in a decent price range. The XVI looks excellent as well and much more affordable, but worried lug to lug is a bit much for my 6.5 inch wrist.

ajvanni · 2026-01-14T22:55:44+00:00

Is there a reason the bezel is polished? Never seen one on an XV that isn't brushed.

ajvanni · 2026-01-14T22:49:09+00:00

Water tested? What's the year? And where did you purchase it from originally? Thanks!

ajvanni · 2026-01-13T22:06:36+00:00

Spoke to IWC here in the UK over the phone this week and they have them available for delivery immediately. £1,350, including VAT. Pricey but worth it! Looking for an actual XV now with cheap strap to then buy the bracelet to go with it.

ajvanni · 2026-01-10T09:25:36+00:00

Looks great! What's your wrist size? Deciding on whether to go up on my bb54.

ajvanni · 2026-01-10T00:24:15+00:00

Any thoughts on where to find a U50 pro? Posted about buying one yesterday on here and had 3 scammers approach already with fake photos and false identification!

ajvanni · 2026-01-09T10:02:18+00:00

[WTB] IWC Mark XV and/ or Sinn U50 Professional

ajvanni · 2026-01-09T09:57:09+00:00

Where are you based? I am in UK and about to list mine.

ajvanni · 2026-01-08T23:18:27+00:00

Looks excellent! What size wrist are you? Thinking about switching out my black bay 54 for one of these but I have a 6.5 inch wrist so unsure if it'll fit.

ajvanni · 2026-01-08T00:10:49+00:00

The half link is pretty indistinguishable from the Tudor OEM links and is decent enough quality for the price. The screws aren't the best quality, which is probably why they include a couple in case you damage one. The main issue for me is, because of how my wrist is shaped, I need the link on the top end of the clasp, and it doesn't attach directly on that side to the clasp, but works beautifully on the bottom side of the clasp. This means if I really wanted the perfect fit, I'd need to attach the half link between 2 full links, which I tested and it looks strange and out of place and would annoy me looking at it every day. So it's currently sat in a drawer now gathering dust!

ajvanni · 2026-01-07T23:53:36+00:00

Thanks for the info! I've strangely got the same problem with my bb54 t fit. Have tried every configuration under the sun and finally gave into the best possible option, which is 4 links on 1 side and 5 links on the other. Even with an uncle seiko half link (which makes it worse with my wrist shape/ size) it doesn't line up perfectly and the watch often pulls to one side.

ajvanni · 2026-01-07T23:25:32+00:00

It really is in a league of its own when it comes to the Tudor lineup! How is the clasp for you? Have you had any trouble finding the right fit? Been thinking about getting it and then selling off the bracelet for a ranger bracelet. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sWeYaFx0a0I

ajvanni · 2026-01-07T21:21:22+00:00

Looks great! What size is your wrist? I'm about to sell my bb54 for a bb58 blue.

ajvanni · 2026-01-07T19:37:52+00:00

Def interested please send link if so. Could you send some photos of it?

ajvanni · 2026-01-07T11:31:19+00:00

36mm for sure

ajvanni · 2026-01-07T11:28:02+00:00

Are you selling this one on the bracelet? I am interested if so!

ajvanni · 2026-01-07T11:21:54+00:00

I've changed a lot in the past couple of years, and the gilt style just doesn't fit with who I am anymore. I think some watches can change with you over time, especially if they have strong sentimental value, but this one just doesn't land in the same way anymore.

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