These were not inspired by the watches IWC made for the RAF, but rather the Fliegers they made for the Luftwaffe in WW2. That is the reason you see the engraving behind of a Ju52, a German transport plane
I love everything about this watch, but for the price point, they at least could ha e raised the numerals like oris did, applied would of been nice too
I'm liking this more and especially since I realized how nice the adjudible clasp feature. I believe the lugs are polished on the edges?? Nice Video. Would like to see another update..
Now I see. Thought it was your opinion about the watch. What you don't like about it. No worries, thanks for these points! Shows us that you watched it very carefully 🙏🏻
Hi Anthrop, please check the shipment details with the seller directly. Some dealers might not offer a worldwide shipping! Please note that you can also filter for offers from/within China to avoid taxes and customs fees.
@@coffeeboyclips1973 Can have a Sinn watch with a Sellita movement for far less. I don't know, maybe i have the feeling 6k is worthy of an inhouse movement. But i love IWC
@@evh4611 a £50 seiko has an in house movement, what do you think the costs are to manufacture an in house movement vs a selitta or eta. I believe iwc use a top grade selitta movement that's adjusted in 5 positions. I love iwc and have a mark 18, lots of people mention the movement as a negative but I don't understand why. I get +-2 secs a day and I believe it will outlive me as long as its serviced etc.
@@bk8847 I am speaking on a personal level and in no way should reflect on how others should make their choices. I am fine with this. As a collector we all go through the stages of owning an ETA of some sort. It's part of the journey to figure out you're own personal tastes. Along the way we have to weed out and set standards/criteria to meet otherwise we could end up with every watch under the sun. Even if our criteria is to have one aesthetically stunning and have their own in-house movement there are many thousands to choose from. Another thing is ETA movements never hold their values as well as in-house movements. My standards are actually very low for a watch collector. I've come across some who only want precious metal, dress watch and major complications. It's not about purist, etc. It's about having a criteria which makes you feel good and emotional when wearing the watch. It just have to be perfect. I have a friend who never eats Macdonalds. His response on why was, we can only have 3 meals a day why not have the best meal we would like instead of putting up with eating bland sandwiches which I don't even like. So in this case even if I buy this watch, I know that it eventually it would be sitting in the watch box gathering dust.
@@greaterbayareahero1401 Up to You, I have just sold my Rolex Explorer and OP 39 to try different things. (I was bored) Now I'm into Cartier and IWC without taking care of the movements. I'm more into design and elegance instead of resell value.
@@bk8847 how does this wear on bracelet compared to the Explorer 39mm? I'm 6.7 inch wrist. I liked this on the leather and am debating this and Exp 39. Cheers
Alevanse Bel Right. I just checked and it’s exactly as you say. Well, I would not be afraid to buy it for that reason. I’m sure IWC takes care of the quality in any case. This is my favorite among pilot watches.
@@ddogiddogi Actually its both, the IWC 30110 is based on a ETA movement. My xviii has the 30110. IWC-30110: The caliber used in the Aquatimer and XViii is the IWC-30110, introduced in 2003 to replace the IWC-37524. The IWC-30110 is an extensively reworked ETA2892A2 caliber with 28800vph, 42-hour power reserve and automatic winding. The ETA2892A2 derives from the 18000vph 28mm ETA2890 movement, and is reduced in diameter to fit into smaller cases. The 9mm-balancewheel is supported by a cock and has an “Etachron”-fineadjustment. The ETA2892-A2 is 25.6mm in diameter and 3.6mm high. This caliber is delivered to IWC in parts in its finest grade (chronometer-grade) that ETA delivers. Then IWC improves the caliber with new/better parts, and Nickel-plates and decorates it. The 'standard' ETA2892A2 has 21 jewels, IWC adds 2 jewels (mainspring-barrel), amongst other improvements like replacing the date-mechanism and reducing the diameter of the ball bearing of the rotor to increase winding efficiency. These improvements made by IWC throughout the complete movement makes the movement run so efficiently that the mainspring has to be replaced by a less stronger one. IWC does the assembling and regulation completely in-house. When the watch leaves the factory, it is tested for 21 days and runs within +0...+7 sec/24H, which is a tighter tolerance than used by COSC. That inhouse movement in the spitfire the 32110 will most likely not perform better as it is based on the 30110. The technical details are almost the same as is its caliber number. Call it what you will, the 30110 is one of the highest performing movements on the market today. They still produce them but IWC mainly uses the 35111 Calibre from Seleitta. The same modifications are for both calibres. So performance and reliability should be the same. IWC uses 30 percent their own parts on the ETA 30110 version and 40 percent for the Sellita 35110 version. Calling it a Sellita or ETA movement is like calling a Lexus a Toyota.
@@philiploveswatcheswhiskies9832 I've had a longines spirit 40mm, it's a good watch, but doesn't make you smile like the iwc does. When you have a longines you keep looking at iwc, buy the watch you like. Iwc has the classic pilots watch look, the Longines has got too much going on. The case finishing, case back, strap etc is a level above longines. Longines is compared to brands like oris, iwc is up there with Rolex.
You didn't mention the adjustable clasp! It's a stand out feature.
Sorry for that! Thanks that you did mention it here ✌🏻
Does it have a quick adjust feature? If so that makes this the perfect watch, just need a no date version.
@@porschephile2k3 Yes, its similar to the Rolex Glidelock system. You dont even have to take the watch off.
Man this watch is awesome. It's lookin like my next piece.
Have loved my IWC Pilot UTC since 2001
Fabulous watch and an amazing bracelet
The picture of the movement you show doesn't look like an automatic. Looks hand wind. It doesn't have a rotor. But great video
These were not inspired by the watches IWC made for the RAF, but rather the Fliegers they made for the Luftwaffe in WW2. That is the reason you see the engraving behind of a Ju52, a German transport plane
Interesting fact!
Amazing watch.
Perfection!
Stunning watches I own the XVII and love it 👌
👍🏻👍🏻 wish you could share a wristshot here!
Numbers are in the wrong position
I love everything about this watch, but for the price point, they at least could ha e raised the numerals like oris did, applied would of been nice too
I'm liking this more and especially since I realized how nice the adjudible clasp feature. I believe the lugs are polished on the edges?? Nice Video. Would like to see another update..
The numerals are not lumed actually. Just the 12/3/6/9 indices are lumed
Very cool piece indeed.
As a land rover defender or a megane rs, the appeal of this is all about its purposeful approach
I’d buy the white dial version if it came on the bracelet
The case and bezel has very thin polished chamfers or surfaces. The numbers are not lumed.
And that's what you don't like about it? 🧐
@@Chrono24Official No. I'm simply pointing out the mistakes you made in your video. Tried to be tactful about it but you obviously didn't get it.
Now I see. Thought it was your opinion about the watch. What you don't like about it. No worries, thanks for these points! Shows us that you watched it very carefully 🙏🏻
There is no blue tint and hue on the crystal. Is IWC moving away from the famous blue doube AR?
I am from Indonesia, is buying a watch on chrono24 safe and goods guaranteed authenticity? Because I plan to buy on this site. Thank you
Hello, you can find all the information about how to buy a watch safe on Chrono24 here: www.chrono24.com/about-us.htm#gref
Superb watch
Thanks!
My bracelet doesn’t have the perlage on the clasp. Just got it from an AD. It looks like yours is all brushed while mine is brushed and polished.
The blue dial 'petit prince' has a brushed and polished bracelet. That sounds like yours.
Very nice watch ! But I might add that the metallic band is a little bit to wide.
Can I buy this watch or any of a kind in Chrono24 and ship to China?
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IWC Mark XVIII > Cal Sellita SW300 > Price 5650 € ... !!! no comment 🙃
三振デイトが一番Simple is Bestで最高じゃん。
本当そうですよね
How long is lug to lug, thanks
Should be 50mm :)
Beautiful watch, but akeward positioning of the date...this kills it for me.🤨
Really hope they will release a non date version with the Mark XIX!🍀
Let's see if they listen to you! 👏🏻 They should! 😅
Luv korean sub
Almost 6k for a Sellita movement bothers me a bit
Why
@@coffeeboyclips1973 Can have a Sinn watch with a Sellita movement for far less. I don't know, maybe i have the feeling 6k is worthy of an inhouse movement. But i love IWC
@@evh4611 a £50 seiko has an in house movement, what do you think the costs are to manufacture an in house movement vs a selitta or eta. I believe iwc use a top grade selitta movement that's adjusted in 5 positions. I love iwc and have a mark 18, lots of people mention the movement as a negative but I don't understand why. I get +-2 secs a day and I believe it will outlive me as long as its serviced etc.
@@coffeeboyclips1973 I know. You are right
Forgive my naivety. Is this a perpetual motion?
You mean an automatic movement? If so... the answer is yes.
This watch is very stunning aesthetically but I just can’t get over the ETA movement.
Lol why? To be honest, I'm bit tired of all this purist bullsh1t, it's perfect watch, every watchmaker can service it.
@@bk8847 I am speaking on a personal level and in no way should reflect on how others should make their choices. I am fine with this. As a collector we all go through the stages of owning an ETA of some sort. It's part of the journey to figure out you're own personal tastes. Along the way we have to weed out and set standards/criteria to meet otherwise we could end up with every watch under the sun. Even if our criteria is to have one aesthetically stunning and have their own in-house movement there are many thousands to choose from. Another thing is ETA movements never hold their values as well as in-house movements. My standards are actually very low for a watch collector. I've come across some who only want precious metal, dress watch and major complications. It's not about purist, etc. It's about having a criteria which makes you feel good and emotional when wearing the watch. It just have to be perfect. I have a friend who never eats Macdonalds. His response on why was, we can only have 3 meals a day why not have the best meal we would like instead of putting up with eating bland sandwiches which I don't even like. So in this case even if I buy this watch, I know that it eventually it would be sitting in the watch box gathering dust.
@@greaterbayareahero1401 Up to You, I have just sold my Rolex Explorer and OP 39 to try different things. (I was bored) Now I'm into Cartier and IWC without taking care of the movements. I'm more into design and elegance instead of resell value.
@@bk8847 how does this wear on bracelet compared to the Explorer 39mm? I'm 6.7 inch wrist. I liked this on the leather and am debating this and Exp 39. Cheers
@@bk8847 Fair enough as long as you are happy. I don't begrudge this. I am just telling you my reason. Everyone have their own preferences.
Never Set the date between 9 to 3 o clock time. You can destroyed the watch by doing like you did in the Video.my two Cents.
So far first time I hear the movement being a Sellita. All other sources say it’s ETA.
Alevanse Bel Right. I just checked and it’s exactly as you say. Well, I would not be afraid to buy it for that reason. I’m sure IWC takes care of the quality in any case. This is my favorite among pilot watches.
There are a few reviews on yt that praise the extra smooth winding on iwcs sellita pieces. Sadly I wasn’t able to confirm this yet myself.
@@ddogiddogi Actually its both, the IWC 30110 is based on a ETA movement. My xviii has the 30110. IWC-30110:
The caliber used in the Aquatimer and XViii is the IWC-30110, introduced in 2003 to replace the IWC-37524. The IWC-30110 is an extensively reworked ETA2892A2 caliber with 28800vph, 42-hour power reserve and automatic winding. The ETA2892A2 derives from the 18000vph 28mm ETA2890 movement, and is reduced in diameter to fit into smaller cases. The 9mm-balancewheel is supported by a cock and has an “Etachron”-fineadjustment. The ETA2892-A2 is 25.6mm in diameter and 3.6mm high.
This caliber is delivered to IWC in parts in its finest grade (chronometer-grade) that ETA delivers. Then IWC improves the caliber with new/better parts, and Nickel-plates and decorates it. The 'standard' ETA2892A2 has 21 jewels, IWC adds 2 jewels (mainspring-barrel), amongst other improvements like replacing the date-mechanism and reducing the diameter of the ball bearing of the rotor to increase winding efficiency. These improvements made by IWC throughout the complete movement makes the movement run so efficiently that the mainspring has to be replaced by a less stronger one.
IWC does the assembling and regulation completely in-house. When the watch leaves the factory, it is tested for 21 days and runs within +0...+7 sec/24H, which is a tighter tolerance than used by COSC. That inhouse movement in the spitfire the 32110 will most likely not perform better as it is based on the 30110. The technical details are almost the same as is its caliber number. Call it what you will, the 30110 is one of the highest performing movements on the market today. They still produce them but IWC mainly uses the 35111 Calibre from Seleitta. The same modifications are for both calibres. So performance and reliability should be the same. IWC uses 30 percent their own parts on the ETA 30110 version and 40 percent for the Sellita 35110 version. Calling it a Sellita or ETA movement is like calling a Lexus a Toyota.
@@johnvsbear4247 Having the Le Petit Prince version of this, I can confirm it is indeed smooth.
For what you get there biggest heap of shite ...buy a longines
You can't compare longines to iwc
Seriously you can
@@philiploveswatcheswhiskies9832 I've had a longines spirit 40mm, it's a good watch, but doesn't make you smile like the iwc does. When you have a longines you keep looking at iwc, buy the watch you like. Iwc has the classic pilots watch look, the Longines has got too much going on. The case finishing, case back, strap etc is a level above longines. Longines is compared to brands like oris, iwc is up there with Rolex.
@@philiploveswatcheswhiskies9832 lollll fuck a longine no one wants those