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IWC service experience, water resistance rating and the Mark XX
I sent my top gun chronograph 41 ceratanium to IWC for service. Meanwhile I took the Mark XX as my vacation watch to go snorkeling in Florida.
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Відео
IWC top gun chronograph Lake Tahoe IW389105
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A piece I never even considered owning until I happened to try it on. The IW389105.
IWC lake Tahoe chronograph vs Top Gun Ceratanium 41
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Thanks to the best watch dealer in Coulumbia SC, Joey at Reeds Jewelers for letting me come demo this customer order, the Lake Tahoe chronograph 44. I brought my top gun 41 for comparison and, although the watch is big, it still sings on my 6.5 inch wrist. I used iMovie sound so as not to get background chatter.
IWC portugieser perpetual calendar42. Newest addition. Keeper?
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After two months, I give my thoughts on my newest watch, the IW 344202. Also address comments about the “jumping hands” phenomenon when seeing the Mark XX, and quality of the ease exchange traps. 
Oris propilot x blue dial
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New-to-me watch I got in a trade. Probably not a keeper, but it’s a cool piece.
IWC mark XX new nato straps for summer
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Archer and Hemsut nato straps. I cut off the second pass loop on all of my Nato straps, in case I wasn’t clear in the video.
IWC Q&A: ingenieur failed at engineering, IWC logo, and more.
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I answer questions such as why I don’t own and enginieur, why or why not the Mark XX, is the SCHAFFHAUSEN logo really crooked, and why did I get the portugieser instead of the Portofino
IWC collection part 5: Wrist time and new acquisition
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Overly long and wordy update on the collection and teaser of a new watch which I will post a video about sometime in the near future. IWC Mark, XX, Spitfire bronze, top gun chronograph. 41 ceratanium, Portugieser 42 perpetual calendar 344202
IWC collection: EasXchange strap unboxing and swap
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My $270 leather IWC easeXchange strap arrived from IWC. It’s a lot of money for a strap that does not include a buckle. But the price is concordant with Omega strap prices. I always recommend buying the watch on the bracelet and then adding straps.
IWC collection part 3: Mark XX IW328204
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Correct video uploaded this time. Sorry
IWC collection part 4: next acquisition and final thoughts
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IWC Portofino perpetual vs portugueser perpetual vs pilot watch perpetual. Vintage vs modern, and collecting after you already own more than enough watches.
IWC collection part 2: IWC chronograph top gun 41 ceratanium IW388106
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IWC collection part 2: IWC chronograph top gun 41 ceratanium IW388106
IWC collection part 1: spitfire bronze IW326802 IW326806
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Long boring video about my IWC collection. Part uno.
To be fair, your watch didn’t require a full service. I had my Portugueser go through a full servicing job due to a moisture issue. I dropped it off at the flagship IWC store so they can handle the shipping on my behalf. It took about 2 months for me which I was happy about. The links and updates worked for me. When I picked it up from the boutique, I noticed small nicks on the bezel and the manager sent it back. He said it looked like marks left by a tool the watchmakers use. As a token of inconvenience, they gifted me a jacket they had made by a local tailor. It said IWC Racing on it…pretty cool. Picked it up a month later and it was flawless. $795 well spent after having it for 12 years. I still visit the manager when I’m in town for coffee and cookies. Top notch service. He did say my watch took only 2 months because it’s an older model with ETA movement. If it was a more complex movement it may take longer.
I just went to the boutique today to take a look at the Lake Tahoe Chronograph, they did not have the Lake Tahoe but had the woodlands, I came to the realization that my wrists are big, the 43mm looked sort of small, I even tried the perpetual calendar big pilot 46 and i still had some margin! I put my name on the waitlist for the Lake Tahoe :)
Looks great! How much does it weigh?
It’s not unwieldy or uncomfortable. I’d say it’s pretty light for what it is.
That is nice to hear some brands offer this kind of service.
Very cool video. Thanks for making it and letting us see the watch in so much detail.
Check out the new videos. I don’t care about the views, but you have to see it on the black sailcloth strap.
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.
My MK XX was running 12 spd fast. Not terrible but below par. Went to local service centre in the UK came back the same. Went back to Switzerland, came back as the most accurate watch I have ever seen + 1/2 spd. Shame it had to go back but now can’t take it off and nudged the rest to the watch box. My first IWC and I’m sold on their customer service and their beauty ❤
Thanks for sharing your story.
the official service centres actually do all the work they claim they will do. I know some people have told me that local service centres will sometimes not even actually service the watch if they think nothing is wrong with it but still charge you.
I sent in an inoperable watch that I purchased from a grey market dealer. It came back working in good shape....I.5 years later.
Sorry to hear that. What model?
IWC CEO Chris Grainger was wearing this watch when he visited Louisville two weeks ago. Looks so good on the wrist. He also wore in the evening the new Portugieser Perpetual Calendar Horizon Blue in White Gold. Equally stunning.
That’s awesome, thanks for sharing. Everyone gets freaked out about the dimensions on paper. These pieces really have to be seen and felt in person.
Phenomenal service experience. Thanks for sharing.
This is great information. Thank you for sharing. The Mark series is high on my list and customer service will greatly determine my next purchase. I also find the boutiques are quite nice as well. Enjoy
This is great information. Thank you for sharing. The Mark series is high on my list and customer service will greatly determine my next purchase. I also find the boutiques are quite nice as well. Enjoy
love your desk table sheet the map is nice . where did you get it ?
Nothing special, basically a giant mousepad from Amazon. It’s cool for these videos because it has time zones and avoids glare from my terrible lighting.
i am super happy to hear about the service experience. Did you get that leather box for free ? i am plaining on sending a watch.
I suspect it is faux leather, but yes, it was complimentary. It is not the same quality as the one you get when you purchase a timepiece, but it is another example of how they pay attention to the customer experience. Let us know how your service experience goes. What piece are you sending and why? Thanks for participating and happy collecting.
Pleased, where is the sailcloth strap on the PPC from? Thanks
Ritchie makes the strap, but I need a different permanent solution. The end doesn’t taper so it is a little bit tight in the buckle, which isn’t good long-term. But it’s OK for now. Also the lug ends are not curved so they are being shaped by the spring bar. I’m trying to find a tapered curved end strap.
It’s perpetual calendar. Not professional
I’m sure I just mumbled or misspoke. I am aware that it is a perpetual calendar. I do appreciate that people watch and enjoy the videos.
My Omega took one year for service. That was recently too.
Sorry to hear that. My local AD quit carrying Omega for that reason. I was thrilled to only have mine gone for 3 weeks. Just got back from wearing it to the pool. Omega does sell quite a few more watches than IWC, but that’s no excuse.
Man, I kinda love this watch after seeing your video!!
Imagine how it looks in person! I should film with better lighting for sure. Thanks for the comment and happy collecting.
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
I sent my Le petite prince for service. It took a few times before it was completed correctly. I’d check the day of the week and day of the month change. I had to send mine back because the day of the week would change near midnight but the day of the month would change 2 hours later. The change for both functions should start at the same time but mine didn’t and required another service to fix properly
That sucks. I guess my experience was easy because they just had to change the hands and water test it. But I think posting positive feedback helps as well as negative. I know I’d be frustrated if I had your experience. One day I’ll have to send in my perpetual calendar… that will be interesting.
It’s a keeper! You have enough watches to find wear, some pieces in a collection are not meant to be worn all the time. It can be yoilur Sunday church watch, an evening dinner watch, or a special occasion piece for unique once in a lifetime memory, for example, weddings and graduations. No need to get rid of it imo.
With the new strap, it’s stunning. I’m not getting rid of it for sure!
@@Randyswatches Ahh great to hear that, hope to see a vid or short on it! enjoy 🙏🏽 btw what do you think of the Inginuer? A soon to be bracelet diver in the collection?
I don’t really see a place for the ingenieur in my collection. My wrist fluctuates so much in size throughout the day that I know I can’t get a proper fit. But if they ever develop one with interchangeable straps or a Vacheron style adjustment, I may have to suck it up and go see the AD.
This does bother me. On other watches too.
Still my go-to when people ask me what to buy if they only want one daily watch. I just hate sounding like a fanboy, so I point out flaws where I can find them.
It’s about emotion ……
I like it because it makes it look rounder and more seamlessly hugged onto the wrist (speaking from experience)
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.
enjoying !!! this hobby is all about enjoying !!!
honestly i think it looks better on leather anyway. you do have a point though
It looks amazing on leather. But of course the bracelet is great for a weekend where you just want to set it and forget it. Thanks for watching.
Congrats. Lake Tahoe looks great
Totally agree, tried this thing on at the Las Vegas IWC Boutique and as soon as you put it on the dimension/color/chunky/flare concerns go right out the window. Gratz on the purchase it's an absolute stunner in person.
Thank you! What pieces do you own? Happy collecting and thanks for sharing your experience.
Do you know why the minute hand only goes to 30 and not 60? I asked the sales rep on this and she doesn't know.
The scale would be too small. It has half hour jump increments.
Do all chronograph minute sub dial jump like that ? 12:05
I don’t know about “ALL”, but IWC do. Otherwise it would be too difficult to see the minutes elapsed.
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 😃
For this price though, watch needs to metas or at least cosc certified 😢
I used to think that, but I don’t need a 3rd party to tell me it is accurate. If IWC sells it, it is accurate and waterproof. Patek doesn’t give you a COSC certification either and they cost much more.
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.
Stunning time piece
It is. More to come
I think the Lake Tahoe would look great on a black strap, not a fan of that white rubber they put on it... the black rubber with rivets that is made for the big pilot would look incredible on that watch, or even a black leather with white stitching
Let’s find out. Check back next month.
So I tried it on a black strap with white stitching. Nope. Maybe it’s for you, but it didn’t feel the same. This one is all about big and bold.
Stumbled upon your channel and surprised to find that we have very similar collections. My wrist is too small for me to comfortably wear IWC chronos so I went for 4 different marks. And I’ve also got this oris in pink
That’s awesome. Would love to see a picture. I have a 6.25 in wrist that swells up to about 6.5, and I thought the 41+ watches were too big for me. But once I got the cerratanium chronograph, I got more open minded, and even tried on a big pilot 43 and thought it looked super cool. I agree, their 39-40 pilot watches are the most wearable and best fit for a got-to watch. But if you like to make a statement, the big watches are actually worth giving a shot.
Thank you so much for doing this review! I just recently started looking for a dress watch and I've always wanted a moon phase so this was very insightful! Completely agree on value to enjoyment ratio at this price point. Thanks again and cheers, enjoy the new piece in great health!
Happy hunting. Let me know what you are looking at. There are some pretty awesome moon-phase watches out there at great price points.
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.
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.
Beautiful Dial configuration and wonderful classic pocket watch aesthetics ✨️ 🧡 👌🏼 JMB
Thanks!
I have the black dial. Originally I wanted the white dial. But my wife surprised me with a different white dress watch (Longines) so I didn’t really need another white dial I can’t express enough how much I’m enjoying this black dial. I don’t know what it is, but there is something about it. I can’t stop looking at it and admiring it
The fact that it was a gift makes it more special. Enjoy and love wearing it and make it a part of you.
I have the Mark 18 and I love it. Why do I also also want the Mark 20 🤔😬
Which dial do you have? I have the XX and I want the ceramic top gun XVIII
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.
Duuuuuuuuuuuude I just learned from you to cut that annoying middle strap from NATO! How I never imagined myself, I don't know! LoL. Good one...
They dont just create from empty air. They do product management practices likes surveys and customer imengsngement to get the feel and feedback. Only then develop something like this with sign off across stakeholders. Agree with your points 100% but they knew what they were doing.
I agree. Can’t please everyone. But time will prove me right!
@@Randyswatches by the time they prove you right (no sarcasm implied), they will have new model in for latest and greatest hype mate.
I also got spitfire and I love it. Excellent coection!
Are you okay with sweat on leather strap?
I say wear it and enjoy it.
Your rant on the Ingenieur is well-articulated. Something I’d add is that I wish they’d have gone with a slimmer case shape. The dimensions are relatively thin but something about the wrist presence is too bulky to me. Unrelated, I like the look of the black 41 Ceratanium but 14.5 thickness sounds like a lot. Do you often notice it protruding high above the wrist?
The ingenieur is a good watch, but has nothing special about it. See Tim Mosso’s take on it on his last show. That’s how I feel. Regarding the top gun 41, it wears easily on my 16-17 CM wrist. It isn’t marketed as a “thin watch”, but it is certainly nothing unwieldy. Thanks for enjoying the content!
I think the gold is top tier perpetual calendar. Anything else will be bogged but not better. I like how you talk about what you like and dislike, and what you use the different watches for.
It is an amazing timepiece. Glad you enjoy the watches.