Stunning piece. I have the green dial in stainless steel and absolutely love it. Now I want the ceratanium and willet it. This is going to be the 4th IWC in the collection…
Excellent choice! I saw this particular model in person but decided to get the green dial stainless steel version instead. Mainly because I wanted to add some color to my collection. If they had an example with the bracelet, it may have changed my mind. We shall see! Lauren has shared that the bracelet would be available this April! You should contact her so that she can put you on the list.
Nice collection! Would love updates on the durability of the ceratanium. Sounds great on paper, but I have doubts on actual performance. I’m looking for a blacked out watch, but it seems like all the coatings eventually rub off, and pure ceramic is fragile and can shatter. Thx!
Theoretically, it’s as light and shatter resistant as titanium, but as scratch resistant as ceramic. Mine looks the same as the day it was purchased and I wear it almost daily, changing straps frequently. If it gets damaged, I’ll post an update video. But I’m not going to set out to destroy it. Maybe I’ll test the back of the ceratanium clasp if I get bored.
I have the Petronas and with discount it doenst make sense to have that 12,900 Msrp of the ceratanium. The issue is it's still a coating and will scratch either way.
Columbia. They don’t carry IWC in that store, but if you are interested in a piece, they will drop ship it to the store and let you wear it around to see if you like before you purchase. And the manager is truly passionate about watches (mostly Panarai and Omega though). I’ve been wearing the Mark XX a lot lately, and choosing which strap to wear it with is almost as hard as choosing a timepiece. It looks phenomenal on any strap.
@@Randyswatches The Mark XX is amazing. I’m fortunate to have a Boutique just down the road in Nashville and have gotten to know the store manager and his team very well. Do you have a RedBar chapter where you are? I head up the RedBar chapter in Louisville.
Never heard of RedBar. Just googled it. Unfortunately Atlanta and Charleston are the closest places near me that could sustain such a group. There’s plenty of money where I live (a lot of red necks have quite a bit of wealth that they don’t display) but they don’t typically delve into collecting.
I got the topgun woodland version, and been having some issues with the movement- the chrono hand wobbles when accentuated, and also “ticking” instead of sweeping. It’s still at the iwc service centre at the moment but incredibly disappointing. Just wondering if u ever noticed those issues?
I’m not sure what you are describing, however I’ve not had any issues. Fortunately the IWC extended warranty is robust and I hope you have a good experience once it’s returned to you. I know you’ll be taken care of. I think it’s impossible to produce large quantities of anything without an element of randomness that is beyond control. The question is, how do companies deal with defects? I’ve heard of even high end bespoke brands with warranty issues.
@@Randyswatches I just got my chronograph Woodland back from service and it's working perfectly now. Boutique service was good, they are understanding and wanted to solve the problem for me. Wait time was about 1 month+ as they had to order some parts from Switzerland as I'm told, they didn't specify what part and what went wrong. All in all, despite the mishap I would still buy this watch 10 times over. The forest green and larger dial and the character of the watch just works for me.
I’m glad you have a good experience. I have seen the phenomenon you are talking about. My new chronograph is a little janky between 15 and 30 seconds, but not enough for me to care. That’s why a great warranty and customer service is so important. I also agree, I’d buy all of mine twice. Thanks for sharing your experience!
It’s no more difficult than any other strap, but the rubber can tear if you aren’t careful. I’ve put it back on once or twice just to confirm that I hate it.
@@Randyswatches do you know if it can be order with a different strap? not an additional one. i just dont like the look of the original one. maybe it can be ordered with a rubber one?
Nice video! I’m watching all three of the series.
That sounds painful. Hopefully this year I get my perpetual calendar and make a better video. Thanks for watching!
Stunning piece. I have the green dial in stainless steel and absolutely love it. Now I want the ceratanium and willet it. This is going to be the 4th IWC in the collection…
I look at my collection and think “I can’t possibly wear all 3 and still justify a fourth”, but then I can’t think of one that I’d ever give up
I got the call for my Top Gun ceratanium 41 mm, I am going to pick up my watch next week, I hope I love my watch!
You will!
Ay you do you thats great that new watch is superb well done 👏
Ty
Excellent choice! I saw this particular model in person but decided to get the green dial stainless steel version instead. Mainly because I wanted to add some color to my collection.
If they had an example with the bracelet, it may have changed my mind. We shall see!
Lauren has shared that the bracelet would be available this April! You should contact her so that she can put you on the list.
On the list my friend. Hopefully I’ll have to opportunity to purchase one. If you get yours before me, post on the video!
Nice collection! Would love updates on the durability of the ceratanium. Sounds great on paper, but I have doubts on actual performance. I’m looking for a blacked out watch, but it seems like all the coatings eventually rub off, and pure ceramic is fragile and can shatter. Thx!
Theoretically, it’s as light and shatter resistant as titanium, but as scratch resistant as ceramic. Mine looks the same as the day it was purchased and I wear it almost daily, changing straps frequently.
If it gets damaged, I’ll post an update video. But I’m not going to set out to destroy it. Maybe I’ll test the back of the ceratanium clasp if I get bored.
Fantastic watch! Definitely gonna put it on my short list if it has a screw down crown. So does it?
Yes it does! It is a fantastic watch. 100m water resistance, screw down crown, sporty. This and a dress watch could be a collection.
I have the Petronas and with discount it doenst make sense to have that 12,900 Msrp of the ceratanium. The issue is it's still a coating and will scratch either way.
Maybe. We’ll see. They are very different in appearance, but the petronas is super cool. Congrats on your purchase!
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.
Which Reed’s Jewelers location did you work with? I worked with them in Charleston, SC and had a great experience.
Columbia. They don’t carry IWC in that store, but if you are interested in a piece, they will drop ship it to the store and let you wear it around to see if you like before you purchase. And the manager is truly passionate about watches (mostly Panarai and Omega though).
I’ve been wearing the Mark XX a lot lately, and choosing which strap to wear it with is almost as hard as choosing a timepiece. It looks phenomenal on any strap.
@@Randyswatches The Mark XX is amazing. I’m fortunate to have a Boutique just down the road in Nashville and have gotten to know the store manager and his team very well. Do you have a RedBar chapter where you are? I head up the RedBar chapter in Louisville.
Never heard of RedBar. Just googled it. Unfortunately Atlanta and Charleston are the closest places near me that could sustain such a group. There’s plenty of money where I live (a lot of red necks have quite a bit of wealth that they don’t display) but they don’t typically delve into collecting.
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.
I got the topgun woodland version, and been having some issues with the movement- the chrono hand wobbles when accentuated, and also “ticking” instead of sweeping. It’s still at the iwc service centre at the moment but incredibly disappointing. Just wondering if u ever noticed those issues?
I’m not sure what you are describing, however I’ve not had any issues. Fortunately the IWC extended warranty is robust and I hope you have a good experience once it’s returned to you. I know you’ll be taken care of.
I think it’s impossible to produce large quantities of anything without an element of randomness that is beyond control. The question is, how do companies deal with defects? I’ve heard of even high end bespoke brands with warranty issues.
@@Randyswatches I just got my chronograph Woodland back from service and it's working perfectly now.
Boutique service was good, they are understanding and wanted to solve the problem for me. Wait time was about 1 month+ as they had to order some parts from Switzerland as I'm told, they didn't specify what part and what went wrong.
All in all, despite the mishap I would still buy this watch 10 times over. The forest green and larger dial and the character of the watch just works for me.
I’m glad you have a good experience. I have seen the phenomenon you are talking about. My new chronograph is a little janky between 15 and 30 seconds, but not enough for me to care. That’s why a great warranty and customer service is so important. I also agree, I’d buy all of mine twice. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Was it hard to get IWC rubber strap off?
It’s no more difficult than any other strap, but the rubber can tear if you aren’t careful. I’ve put it back on once or twice just to confirm that I hate it.
@@Randyswatches do you know if it can be order with a different strap? not an additional one. i just dont like the look of the original one. maybe it can be ordered with a rubber one?
Call the online concierge and ask for Lauren. I’m sure she can do it for you.
@@randys766 thank you!
How much does it weigh?
I didn’t put it on a scale, but I can. The watch feels like it’s a little heavier than titanium. It is not top heavy.
@@Randyswatches if you have the time to weigh it, please let me know! Thanks
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