IWC does some of the best perpetuals imo for the value. Great video, like your other on the Lake Tahoe. A very underrated brand .. impeccable attention to detail, great use of different materials, and just pretty to look at!
Well aware my man. You have the taste of a gentleman and a scholar. IWC is the non obvious, non showy machine that gets better the longer you wear it. Long may you enjoy those little machines knowing you know, most don’t and the ones that do, tip their proverbial hat.
I will get the Inginieur if they develop exchangeable straps and a micro-adjust. The ceratanium is just an incredible all-around watch. Thanks for the comment!
Ha that's funny, we might both be tripping, but you're right about the SCHAFFHAUSEN on the dials. I just blew up a couple pics of my Mark XVI and Ingenieur 3570 and it appears as though the bottoms of the F's are slightly higher than the other letters. I think it's just an optical illusion, but who knows, these luxury watch makers can be super quirky in their little details of slight.
I think you were very smart buying used. It be had only about six pieces in my life (that were considered a luxury watch) and I’ve purchased all of them used. Always mint condition and always saved a good piece of money. You have a beautiful collection. I am currently looking for an IWC but wanting a 40mm narrows down your models and then I have to wait for someone to sell thiers haha. I will have one though
I used to be locked into the 38-40mm size like you, but the more I came to love these pieces, the more I see myself with larger statement pieces that wear more like jewelry. I think over the next few years I’ll pick up one or two interesting large models.
I’ve been obsessing with the green dial IWC model IW329306 just simple no date or complications as my last watch in my collection 👌🏽, but will probably settle for the JLC green reverso.
Nice collection. Looking forward to some wrist shots of the Portuguese. Feel like you have all the bases covered with that IWC collection. Intrigued to see what VC you had in mind…… happy collecting!
Overseas or overseas dual time black dial. But I just don’t know if I could justify another watch in the collection without purging some, and I can’t think of an IWC that I’d be willing to part with.
Congratulations! Let me know how much you love it after you’ve gotten to know it. I know it’ll be a part of your life forever. Don’t sleep on the accessory straps. Check with the 1916 company for factory straps at a steep discount, or negotiate a leather strap from your AD with the purchase.
Have the “tribute to 3705” which is comparable to your Ceratanium Love the dial of Mark XX and how it wears but not the biggest fan of the steel bracelet Have you tried it with IWC easy xchange rubber straps as well ?
I have not. On a lighter watch that doesn’t need so much support, I would rather have an assortment of NATOs. For a heavier piece, a thicker rubber strap makes more sense.
I'm seriously considering the Top Gun 41. I don't like it too big. I came from a Rolex Sea Dweller, 43mm, it was thick and top heavy so I sold it. I want something light and daily friendly but price point is on the higher end. Is it mainly because of the material? I'm new to IWC. Also loving the clear case back!
It’s a great piece, and more are becoming available. It also wears very light for its size. The cost is due to the ceratanium, which has a high failure rate in production. It’s a very difficult metal to mass produce. There are less expensive full titanium or ceramic versions that I think look great, and don’t discount stainless steel. There’s a specific C.03 with black on stainless steel that is a 250 piece limited edition that is stunning.
No. Any marks on it are just other material rubbing off onto the case. The case is not coated, the metal is hardened to an extreme, like ceramic. Mine is still flawless.
@@Randyswatches absolutely, 4 iwcs is more than enough, if I had the money I would like 3, only have a mark 18 but is by far my favourite watch I've owned
The Grand Canyon was once just a trickling stream. The more discipline and patience you have, the sweeter it will be to look at it on your wrist. Open an account, save $1000 a year, and in 5 years buy a used piece that will remind you every day of your own value and determination.
I think it’s about 5 seconds/day slow, but honestly I have so many now that I lose track. I didn’t notice any loss/gain on my vacation week with it (which I talked about in this latest rambling video). The mark XX is probably still my pick for anyone wanting a GADA watch.
First, I’d say that buying a watch is about putting it on and letting it speak to you. I’ll tell you that all of the Mark XX colors will look great on straps and bracelets. What matters is, will you walk past a mirror and see your reflection and have to stop to admire the timepiece? Does it make you smile to put it on? Go to a dealer and sit down and start a conversation. If you can’t do that, wait for a special occasion and order the one that you really want most.
Well, the Richemont group has a lot of cross-pollination. And keep in mind that just because something is “in-house”, doesn’t make it exclusive… this dates all the way back to the Daytona and Zenith, and Breitling and Tudor, and an endless list of others. An example of an in-house and exclusive movement would be like the Oris 5 day calibre, or certain Omega movements. Regarding IWC, it seems a few models, such as the 36mm pilot watches, use sellita base with upgrades. Otherwise it’s all Richemont owned.
Go find a shop and try some on. Or if you are have a certain look in mind, hit me up and I can give you some cool models to look up that you might never have seen.
Impossible to pick. If you put a gun to my head, I’d pick the spitfire, even knowing the mark xx is more versatile, because my wife likes it on me. But I’d tell anyone any day to buy the Mark XX on the bracelet and get accessory quick change straps and you have a whole collection for any occasion for $7k.
IWC does some of the best perpetuals imo for the value. Great video, like your other on the Lake Tahoe.
A very underrated brand .. impeccable attention to detail, great use of different materials, and just pretty to look at!
Thank you. Happy collecting!
Well aware my man. You have the taste of a gentleman and a scholar. IWC is the non obvious, non showy machine that gets better the longer you wear it. Long may you enjoy those little machines knowing you know, most don’t and the ones that do, tip their proverbial hat.
Its's always the mark xx 😅 Love your collection man! The top gun really look so stealthy.
If you can only have one, that’s it.
Will you get the Ingenieur ? I love the ceratanium pilot. Stealthy AF 😍
I will get the Inginieur if they develop exchangeable straps and a micro-adjust. The ceratanium is just an incredible all-around watch. Thanks for the comment!
Ha that's funny, we might both be tripping, but you're right about the SCHAFFHAUSEN on the dials. I just blew up a couple pics of my Mark XVI and Ingenieur 3570 and it appears as though the bottoms of the F's are slightly higher than the other letters. I think it's just an optical illusion, but who knows, these luxury watch makers can be super quirky in their little details of slight.
I’ll show the perpetual calendar soon and you’ll see it is uneven as well.
I think you were very smart buying used. It be had only about six pieces in my life (that were considered a luxury watch) and I’ve purchased all of them used. Always mint condition and always saved a good piece of money. You have a beautiful collection. I am currently looking for an IWC but wanting a 40mm narrows down your models and then I have to wait for someone to sell thiers haha. I will have one though
I used to be locked into the 38-40mm size like you, but the more I came to love these pieces, the more I see myself with larger statement pieces that wear more like jewelry. I think over the next few years I’ll pick up one or two interesting large models.
Great video, thanks for sharing. I just got my first IWC - the Mark XX with a silver dial. I absolutely love it. So clean and elegant.
Congratulations! It’s incredibly versatile. Black strap or bracelet?
I also got spitfire and I love it. Excellent coection!
I’ve been obsessing with the green dial IWC model IW329306 just simple no date or complications as my last watch in my collection 👌🏽, but will probably settle for the JLC green reverso.
That’s not settling, that’s a great piece. The black/white on the brown leather is something I thought hard about. Happy hunting!
Nice collection. Looking forward to some wrist shots of the Portuguese. Feel like you have all the bases covered with that IWC collection. Intrigued to see what VC you had in mind…… happy collecting!
Overseas or overseas dual time black dial. But I just don’t know if I could justify another watch in the collection without purging some, and I can’t think of an IWC that I’d be willing to part with.
Mark xx for me thank you for this video. I'm going out to get mine now
Congratulations! Let me know how much you love it after you’ve gotten to know it. I know it’ll be a part of your life forever.
Don’t sleep on the accessory straps. Check with the 1916 company for factory straps at a steep discount, or negotiate a leather strap from your AD with the purchase.
@@Randyswatches thank you so much that's a great help. I'll be getting as many straps as I can for it even an orange rubber for fun
Amazing collection. Thank you for the video.
IWC is the real deal.
Love the simplicity.
Currently eyeing a Mark XVI silver dial. Nice piece.
If I had a son, I’d have bought the Father Son set. Alas, I do not. Post a video and reply with a link when you get yours!
@@Randyswatches
Will do. About a son- maybe,someday. Be well.
Have the “tribute to 3705” which is comparable to your Ceratanium
Love the dial of Mark XX and how it wears but not the biggest fan of the steel bracelet
Have you tried it with IWC easy xchange rubber straps as well ?
I have not. On a lighter watch that doesn’t need so much support, I would rather have an assortment of NATOs. For a heavier piece, a thicker rubber strap makes more sense.
I'm seriously considering the Top Gun 41. I don't like it too big. I came from a Rolex Sea Dweller, 43mm, it was thick and top heavy so I sold it. I want something light and daily friendly but price point is on the higher end. Is it mainly because of the material? I'm new to IWC. Also loving the clear case back!
It’s a great piece, and more are becoming available. It also wears very light for its size.
The cost is due to the ceratanium, which has a high failure rate in production. It’s a very difficult metal to mass produce. There are less expensive full titanium or ceramic versions that I think look great, and don’t discount stainless steel. There’s a specific C.03 with black on stainless steel that is a 250 piece limited edition that is stunning.
@@Randyswatches Thank you! I read that Ceratanium can get marks easily and is not easy to clean. Do you find that true?
No. Any marks on it are just other material rubbing off onto the case. The case is not coated, the metal is hardened to an extreme, like ceramic. Mine is still flawless.
Love the chronograph, looks amazing
Iwc are very addictive and expensive
Yes and yes. But I think my itch is sufficiently scratched.
@@Randyswatches absolutely, 4 iwcs is more than enough, if I had the money I would like 3, only have a mark 18 but is by far my favourite watch I've owned
I love the mark 20, it's my dream but I don't think ill ever have it lol
The Grand Canyon was once just a trickling stream. The more discipline and patience you have, the sweeter it will be to look at it on your wrist. Open an account, save $1000 a year, and in 5 years buy a used piece that will remind you every day of your own value and determination.
@@Randyswatches You really have a way with words; you're fluent and persuasive.
Sir you're a real inspiration! Thanks for the words of encouragement, I'll definitely be putting them into practice.
I would love to pick up the Mark XX. How is the accuracy (s/d?)
I think it’s about 5 seconds/day slow, but honestly I have so many now that I lose track. I didn’t notice any loss/gain on my vacation week with it (which I talked about in this latest rambling video).
The mark XX is probably still my pick for anyone wanting a GADA watch.
@@Randyswatches thanks for your insight! What do you think of the green Mark XX? Do you think it would go with other straps like the blue one?
First, I’d say that buying a watch is about putting it on and letting it speak to you. I’ll tell you that all of the Mark XX colors will look great on straps and bracelets. What matters is, will you walk past a mirror and see your reflection and have to stop to admire the timepiece? Does it make you smile to put it on? Go to a dealer and sit down and start a conversation. If you can’t do that, wait for a special occasion and order the one that you really want most.
@@Randyswatches Thank you, yes I totally agree..I have visited a few shops and tried them on. I liked both blue and green equally :D
Then do what I do and let your wife pick
Nice video. What kind of strap do you have on the Top Gun chrono?
Ritchie canvas. They are almost exactly the same as Barton but a little more substantial.
I don’t think this strap can work with my IWC as it has the easy x strap
It will
How many IWCs do you need? :)
I’m done. The box fits 4. I feel like it’s a sign.
Add another 4 piece box 😂
God… maybe. I could easily pick another 4. Portofino hand wound, big pilot, enginieur titanium (vintage), and Novecento
Are there only certain models that have true in house movements?
Well, the Richemont group has a lot of cross-pollination. And keep in mind that just because something is “in-house”, doesn’t make it exclusive… this dates all the way back to the Daytona and Zenith, and Breitling and Tudor, and an endless list of others. An example of an in-house and exclusive movement would be like the Oris 5 day calibre, or certain Omega movements.
Regarding IWC, it seems a few models, such as the 36mm pilot watches, use sellita base with upgrades. Otherwise it’s all Richemont owned.
Thank you soo much for your quick response. I’m really drawn to IWC.
Go find a shop and try some on. Or if you are have a certain look in mind, hit me up and I can give you some cool models to look up that you might never have seen.
@@Randyswatches do you like the older spitfire or the newest mkXX?
Impossible to pick. If you put a gun to my head, I’d pick the spitfire, even knowing the mark xx is more versatile, because my wife likes it on me. But I’d tell anyone any day to buy the Mark XX on the bracelet and get accessory quick change straps and you have a whole collection for any occasion for $7k.
It is better to buy timex. Iwc and timex looks identical
No doubt I’d have more money and a good watch if I took your advice!
@@Randyswatches 😃