IWC Mark XX on Bracelet Review & How to size with update from original review 

Thanks CCW, and I appreciate the extra information. I wish more manufacturers would integrate it into their bracelets. No gaps, keeps the links under the clasp, and it’s nice and thin.

Blue is versatile, especially with the strap options. You can’t go wrong either way.

I hear very little complaints about these watches, IWC hit it out of the park with these. I’m looking forward to seeing what other variations they release.

Are you going for the blue dial?

@@DougFNJ white, I’ve had the blue dial in the 43 version and black in the 46.

Thanks Bob, was happy to do it

Thanks Steven, everything about this bracelet is incredible. Not a lot out there like it

Thanks Anthony!!!

It only seems to jump a little when fully wound. When half the power reserve was depleted, it doesn't do it as bad.

Yes, works like a ratcheting system and so well hidden.

I hadn’t experienced the running on straps or bracelet with the replacement. The initial watch I had had some kind of QC issue with everything being tight between the lugs.

I think the black on the Mark XVIII had the full brushed and the blue had the polished like this?

@@DougFNJ That's correct, Mark XVIII had 2 different bracelet options depending on if the dial was black or blue. But Mark XX's bracelet has polished 2nd and 4th links regardless of the dial color. Makes the bracelet look busy and inconsistent IMO.

@@sanghoonlee5171 I don’t personally mind it, but we all have our tastes. If it’s a watch one would plan to keep, you could always bring it to a watchmaker to have those links professionally brushed.

I love it, the bracelet is one of my favorite parts of wearing this watch

I also agree that the polished bracelet keeps me from pulling the trigger.

I prefer the Chrono on strap, the endlinks on the Chrono stick out a bit far compared to how it sits on a strap. I prefer the Mark XX on bracelet. Sits perfect. So it would all come down to preference of strap vs bracelet.

I REALLY like that Pilot 43 too, very much considering one.

That’s the nice thing about IWC’s quick change. The spring bar is removable so aftermarket straps would absolutely work.

Thanks Eric, sorry for the delay. My wrist is 7 1/2 inches. With all links and the extension, you should be fine. Your AD should be able to order an extra link if you needed it a little bigger.

when you're spendning this type of money, you should be trying it on in the boutique, make sure it's nothing short of perfect and you feel like a million bucks while wearing it.

@@yaakovhassoun8965 I don't disagree... problem for me is there is no boutique or watch store that carries IWC watches in my area. I'd need to drive ~ 7 hrs just to try on a watch. Doesn't make it an easy thing to do.

Lume is all 12 numbers is hardly picky. Its a common feature on many watches

@@brafman1 it doesn't get in the way of me enjoying the watch

No taper on this on, maybe slight 1mm

It’s a nice mixture of the AR coating and that sunburst dial. One of the best blue dial watches I’ve seen.

The problem was the watch head. I’m guessing they didn’t mill enough metal between the lugs causing it to be tight. The AD refunded my money and sent it back to IWC. All were excellent handling it.

@@DougFNJ thanks for letting me know 👌🏼

It’s available as we speak, they recently released it.

Unfortunately when I’ve talked to boutiques and authorized dealers, brand new accessories they don’t discount. eBay and Watchuseek may be your best try, but I don’t think they are readily available yet as they are so new.

I put them right up there with each other.

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The Mark XX holds its own against the Rolex OPs, DateJust & Explorer 1. The Mark XX looks better imo and with no wait games to purchase.

@@Scan_Speak you are delusional. Aesthetics is subjective, but Rolex movements are bullet proof and rock solid. IWC movements suck. The only thing that the brand excels in is case finishing.

@@whereRbearsTeeth 8 year warranty on the IWC I believe. Not sure about the warranty on the over the list price unavailable Rolex.

IWC markets this as in house, and it’s confirmed from IWC itself. Can you please place a link explaining other?

Yes, they do. Unfortunately, they aren’t the only Swiss brand that lies to its consumers about movements being “in house.” And you are exactly the type of buyer that they are looking for. The movement is manufactured by ValFleurier, which is owned by Richemont, which in turn owns IWC. Furthermore, the movement is based on the 32110 caliber. VF also manufactures this movement, and IWC also calls this movement “in house.” And it gets even better… the the architecture of the 32110 is based on the ETA 2892. So calling 32111 movement in house is just ridiculous. But if that’s what it takes for you to justify the price that IWC charges for these watches, by all means tell yourself that it’s in house.

@@whereRbearsTeeth You could say the same about Swatch group movements and Omega, Longines, Hamilton, Tissot, etc. which you did say IWC isn’t the only one. IWC is part of Richemont, they build the movements, IWC refines them. Discussions in IWC groups criticize the movements being based on ETA movements, but there are differences. Not all ETA movements are made the same. I’ve talked with a Watchmaker about this. There are higher end ETA movements made by the Swiss, and certified. There are lower end ETA movements sourced by China loosely labeled Swiss made all with the same number designation. And there are Swiss movements like IWC 32111 and 69xxx series based on ETA movements, design decisions, sizes and some components are similar, but there are differences, there had to be as there are patents. I have a bronze spitfire Chrono. They say 69380 is based on the 7750. I’ve had watches with the 7750. The sub dials are different between the 2, the winding is smoother, there is no “wobble” with fast wrist movement, or quality issues I’ve had with 7750 where the rotor spins when handwinding. There’s also a longer power reserve, and they’ve been making them thinner. Value does also show in other areas, design, case materials, in this case bracelet technology.

@@DougFNJ Swatch is another large conglomerate that does the same thing. However, they pretty much use eta for their lower tier brands, like the several that you mentioned. Except I believe Omega is manufacturing everything fully in house now. The point here is, the caliber 32111 in the Mark XX is NOT an in house movement because it is neither designed or manufactured by IWC. It is made by a completely separate movement company. In fact, the movement itself is also used in other richemont brands. IWC does manufacture some of their own movements. However this is not one of them.

@@whereRbearsTeeth powermatic 120

If you sell your 39mm, you should be able to take that money and purchase this watch a many straps. Just keep in mind, you could easily purchase the IWC anywhere. If you regret selling the Explorer, it’s very difficult to acquire another.

⁠@@DougFNJ Grazie È vero, hai ragione, infatti non sono molto convinto di vendere l’Explorer. Potrei comprare l’IWC senza vendere l’Explorer però poi avrei due orologi simili… Ho anche altri due orologi, un Longines Master Collection cronografo, calendario completo e fasi lunari e un Longines BigEye quadrante nero. Il BigEye è il mio orologio da tutti i giorni. Mi mancherebbe un Diver e vorrei acquistare il Longines Hydroconquest 39 mm. con quadrante blu. Un GMT x me è inutile.