Do I 💙 This Luxury Watch or Not?! - IWC Mark 18 - Watch Review

I bought the IWC Mark 18 because it gave me the pilot watch feel but without the imposing size of a Pilot 43. 2 years on and I’m still a bit uncertain on whether the pros outweigh the cons.
Specifications:
stainless steel
40mm case diameter
47mm lug-to-lug
11mm thick
20mm band width
Calibre 35111 (ETA base)
42hr power reserve
6bar water resistance
+4 seconds/day
183g weight
circa AU$6k on secondary market
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[@CoastToChrono]

I LOVE this watch so much!
-Dennis

[@Watchitchat]

@@CoastToChrono It’s great but on the potential chopping block for me 😬 as I’m trying to consolidate the collection at the moment

[@hand.wound.horology]

Solid review.
Putting on a pin buckle strap with one hand is a skill I'm yet to master lol😂

[@Watchitchat]

practise makes perfect 😀

[@coffeeboyclips1973]

Nice review
I have the black dial and bought the blue as well but in the xx version. It fixes the issues with the lugs, date and has in house 5 day power reserve movement. Another improvement is the quick release bracelet and strap system. I still love the black mark 18 and wear them both. It is a simple design but i find its harder to make a simple design look so good.

[@Watchitchat]

I agree.. the Mark XX has many improvements other than the price 🤣… I think there will be more refinement done for the quick release to make it even better! For now, I feel the Mark XIII days are numbered in my collection… everytime I out it on a strap I change my mind tho 😅

[@coffeeboyclips1973]

@@Watchitchat I personally think these watches look better on a strap than the bracelet, even though the bracelet is well engineered

[@Watchitchat]

@ Maybe pilot watches just suit that style? I’m curious though… two of the same watch with different dial color? 🤔 Also, no to the green dial?