The IWC PILOT’S WATCH MARK XX - so good I bought one! - REVIEW

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On 23rd July, quietly and without any publicity a watch was launched... The long expected and eagerly awaited IWC PILOT'S WATCH MARK XX.
See why I thought the latest upgrades now put it in the top of its field and raise it into the higher tier of "luxury tool watch".
It maintains the primary function of a pilots watch which is to relay the correct time as quickly as possibly without confusion. Radio operators in the services have a saying “accuracy, brevity, clarity”. Convey the correct information, as quickly as possible without confusion, and that’s exactly what this dial does.
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Thanks for checking out my first review video. I'm Matt and I am the owner and found of Under The Cuff. I review watches, design and sell watch straps and accesories, and host watch chat streams on IG. Please forgive the audio in this video, I couldn't sync the audio from the posh mic and so had to resort to the camera mic.
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Bicolour Nato - Storm: underthecuff.c...

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@rsdriver1869 Год назад

What an awesome video of such a quintessentially Bauhaus (where function comes before form , or in this case , both were created simultaneously and have par expression , giving it its natural yet simple attractiveness) piece , that looks good in any environment , pure class 👍🏻👍🏻 keep it up :) I think it’s masculine without being brutal = beauty and class. By the way , love the part about brevity , clarity . Those words are good as a life lesson or communication lesson . :)

@underthecuffofficial Год назад

Thank you RS Driver for your kind words! And yes I totally agree, masculine without being brutal.

@kevincrough3586 Год назад

I purchased this watch on the steel bracelet in Canada 2 months ago. Today I bought the white hybrid strap from Under the Cuff. I hope it’s worth the $104 Can. They offered a 10% discount, but with the $17 Can shipping it was still $110 Can. My watch runs fast, +4 seconds a day. If you place it crown down when not wearing it, it keeps perfect time. I went on a 4 day golf trip, and when I came home it was still ticking away, almost perfect time. The bracelet if very comfortable and the lume is not great, but sufficient for a semi-dress watch. The watch is very east to read, but not the date wheel. I like the white background, but the black numbers should be thicker. Overall, I am very happy with my purchase.

@underthecuffofficial Год назад

The Mk XX can definitely handle a rubber two piece strap. It’s versatility as a sporty dress watch or a dressy sports watch means it looks great on everything from a NATO to a bracelet. Congrats on the purchase, wear it in good health and will get the strap out to you first thing. You won’t be disappointed! Thanks for your comment and your custom.

@robertarredondo9501 Год назад

IMO, this watch is the true definition of an understated watch. It is the opposite of a DJ with a fluted bezel, and jubilee bracelet. It is very loud and shiny.

@milanweiss8946 Год назад

Good review of the watch owner. Please continue developing RU-vid reviews and your love to luxury watches.

@Valera_Scotland 2 года назад

Congratulations!!!! I went with the older Mark XVI which is fantastic and very special too. I like it a tiny bit more, but that's personal preference. The XX is amazing... Some of the differences I've noticed on my XVI: - matte black hands (the whole dial has no shiny metallic surfaces (reminding me of the stark white on black contrasts and tool look of my old dear Omega Speedmaster 1861) - missing numerals give it a cross hair look. Nice balance - batons and triangle are 3D pieces of lume which is applied (similar to Tudor Pro) - Black date window - triangle pushed up and is part of the minute track These older marks are also superb and can be had at a good price (mine was £2700 on Chrono24)... So for anyone on a budget, I strongly recommend it I would have probably gone with the xx if I could afford it, and especially when it comes out on a bracelet, but I'm glad that I picked out the one I did Really loving this brand now and my love of Rolex is very quickly disappearing... I'm glad that AD never called about my DateJust!! I feel free from the Rolex hype, which allows me to discover wonderful brands like this Hallelujah!!

@underthecuffofficial 2 года назад

Fantastic comment Valera and really appreciated. I haven’t noticed any accuracy issues at all, I would certainly hope I wouldn’t in any case!

@Valera_Scotland 2 года назад

@@underthecuffofficial mine is 3 seconds slow per day even though it was last serviced in 2016 Beautiful watches

@Valera_Scotland Месяц назад

Now aiming to get the XX (sold my XVI)... or the Spitfire which is lovely Are you still happy with the XX?

@judasslip 2 года назад

Congratulations, and nice review! I got the blue version last week. I passed on the Le Petit Prince for exactly the same reasons that I got the XX. I've had several watches from different brands across the years, Omega, Blancpain, JLC, Sinn, Nomos, but I always felt there was something lacking. They were either too big, or lacks WR, not too accurate, or doesn't have quick exchange system, there was always some compromise somewhere. But with the XX, it's like all my wishes came true, once the metal bracelet comes out, that is. It's been quite some time since I got the watch and really felt that, yeah, this will be it for me for a very long time to come.

@underthecuffofficial 2 года назад

Congratulations! Hope you’re loving it! Will you be changing out the straps or keeping it on the bracelet?

@judasslip 2 года назад

@@underthecuffofficial This piece is so versatile that you can dress it up or down, so yes I am not against swtiching straps, but I would prefer them to come with the quick change system. NATO would also be good, but just worried about scratches on the polished part of the solid back. I got an IWC rubber strap also in blue, which I am wearing now due to the humid weather. Once it gets cooler I'll change to the bracelet, or back to the original leather strap if that is not available soon. I would also like dressier leather straps so I am hoping IWC to come out with one, or third party manufacturers adopt the quick change system. I am not sure about patents, but since it just clips on to a normal spring bar, you won't be limiting your clientelle to just IWC users.

@poloman888 Год назад

Great pick up! The fashion show at the end did it for me. I have the Ingy Automatic and the Pilot St. Exupery.

@underthecuffofficial Год назад

😆😆😆

@webbezzy 2 года назад

You are a fan boy. Don’t be shy! 😀

@underthecuffofficial 2 года назад

😆😆😆

@minhtpham2181 Год назад

great video and review of both the brand and the watch itself !

@underthecuffofficial Год назад

Thank you so much!

@jhardy33 Год назад

Now that’s how an unboxing should be done!

@underthecuffofficial Год назад

😆👍😎

@lucianofinardi7222 Год назад

Matt: all the best to your channel! 1 quick tip: your sound feels distant and with unnecessary reverberation. Was your mic properly positioned with the right sensitivity level? Bring it closer to you or get a lavalier mic that you plug directly into your camera via cable or wireless. You will sound much better.

@underthecuffofficial Год назад

Thanks Luciano, I’ve since got a better mic. Which you can hear in the second video. It’s better but not perfect. Thanks for your tips 👍

@ed4517 2 года назад

Excellent review matt of a brand that does not seem to get the cover it deserves. Subscribed! More of this pls 👍

@michaeljordan6008 2 года назад

Still have my platinum Mark XII, but I’ll be picking up the Mark XX when IWC releases the bracelet.

@underthecuffofficial Год назад

Bracelet’s out!

@albertoascari3968 Год назад

Well done, really liked to your pro and cons. Helps me for making my own decision to buy one 😉👍🏼🙏🏼

@michaelbishop9157 2 года назад

One of my favourite watches but when upgrading why didn't they improve the terrible lume, use applied markers and a matching date window. And a 38 case and genuine in house (if I'm being picky...)

@underthecuffofficial 2 года назад

😆 anything else?

@michaelbishop9157 2 года назад

@@underthecuffofficial LOL !

@floridaman727 2 года назад

I’m waiting on a white. Would love to see an olive drab model

@underthecuffofficial 2 года назад

That would be awesome! Suspect the top gun ceramic will be next.

@TwentyOne_Five 6 месяцев назад

I have a pilot chrono as well and he’s right. The Mark XX is far more special.

@MrKreationsHD Год назад

Excellent review mate!

@underthecuffofficial Год назад

Thank you so much. Very kind.

@BeauThrows 2 года назад

Thank you for the lume shot!

@Valera_Scotland Месяц назад

Now aiming to get the XX or the Spitfire (sold my 16) Are you still loving yours?

@underthecuffofficial Месяц назад

@@Valera_Scotland I actually sold mine recently and very reluctantly. I loved wearing it so much.

@frederickbieber81 Год назад

Thanks for the great review, Just received my new Mark XX, with blue dial,,,,I like it a lot,,,much improved over the xviii. I am now waiting for the steel bracelet to be released,,,would also like a rubber strap for this watch.

@underthecuffofficial Год назад

Apparently the steel bracelet has now been released, but is not yet on the website. Speak to your nearest boutique for details.

@tillist1 2 года назад

Nice review. Few more close shots would be great!

@underthecuffofficial 2 года назад

Thanks Andwiin, yes I completely agree. This is the first video so I’ll hopefully refine the balance a bit more towards the actual watch!

@handsandcogs3171 2 года назад

Nice watch Matt , looks alot like IWCs Explorer a do anything 1 watch type of watch.

@hemantfloyd1 2 года назад

Great video mate. Planning to buy one with the bracelet in October for my birthday. It will be my first IWC. Also, the 8 year warranty makes this watch more attractive.

@underthecuffofficial 2 года назад

Thanks Hemant! Yes, I was told about October for the bracelet to be released. For a first IWC, you can’t get better really for the value. Solid provenance and an superb watch in its own right.

@thegorn Год назад

I'm completely sold on this watch. Can you do a follow up review on the steel bracelet?

@peatfugu666 2 года назад

Nice watch! New Mark XX impressed me of new movement by late version, better than my 41mm spitfire too. Enjoy!

@michaelditcher9326 2 года назад

Cant wait to see it!

@albundy3929 Год назад

great shots of you wearing your watch in real life situation like as in driving. howver we dont want to see your feet.

@uzer03 2 года назад

Great start!👍🏽

@ericmoss8344 Год назад

Great review! I've been eyeing the new Mark XX since they came out, just wish I had a local shop to try one on. Love the on-the-fly micro adj for the bracelet and quick change system. Plus it looks great on almost all straps. Your wrists appear larger than 17.5cm (6.9" ) ? I have 8" wrists so it's good to get an idea from your pics. Thanks!!

@trogpo Год назад

Excellent, helpful and unpretentious review. Subscribed. Surely, your wrist can't be 17.5 cm. It's more close to 18.5, certainly over 7 inches.

@underthecuffofficial Год назад

Haha, yes, upon re-measuring it’s actually 19cm. Thanks for the kind words.

@bobj8877 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing! Loved seeing more of this watch, that has gotten very little coverage so far. Your photos are great as well on Instagram. I'll be adding this watch next year for sure, as an upgrade to my Stowa Flieger. Subscribed and looking forward to more content. My one piece of constructive criticism would be a little bit more camera time for the watches (close ups) rather than the majority of the video being so far away from the watch. I definitely think it's nice to show your face and establish a personality, but just something that I wanted to share as you look to grow. Best of luck!

@underthecuffofficial 2 года назад

I agree. The video lacked more watch shots. And I must get an auto cue set up so I’m talking to camera! 😆

@JeromeCrochat 2 года назад

Great first video! 👍

@underthecuffofficial 2 года назад

Thanks Jerome!

@sealevelbear Год назад

Great review, thanks!

@underthecuffofficial Год назад

Thank you for taking time to watch. 👍

@R0lan6 Год назад

Great watch and fantastic video!!!

@rubenortiz2554 2 года назад

Well done. Good quality 👌🏽.

@underthecuffofficial 2 года назад

Thanks Ruben!

@lamadoo Год назад

I can't understand why they did not make all the numerials or indices lumed

@underthecuffofficial Год назад

Agreed, it would have been a great opportunity to do so. But it would have been out of alignment with the traditional design of the early designs.

@user-cm3wd5hk1p 8 месяцев назад

Do you still have this watch? How well did it keep time? I’ve read some mixed things about it. Some say it’s spot on, others say it runs fast as it goes through power reserve. I’m seriously looking at one

@MeestroDavid Год назад

Does your minute-hand jump when you pull out/push in the crown for setting? Mine does and IWC tells me that's normal...

@kamelthorn 2 года назад

Nice review and an Uber nice watch 😄

@underthecuffofficial 2 года назад

Thank you so much!

@Fb1907kysf Год назад

Nice slippers and nice orange tshirt. Where is the watch man ?

@underthecuffofficial Год назад

😆

@ranhong5243 2 года назад

Great objective review!

@underthecuffofficial 2 года назад

Thanks Ran!

@srbz1000 2 года назад

very good review, still I believe the most beautiful mark design was mark xv spitfire black dial (dimensions and dial were amazing such a shame they dont make dial like that anymore)

@jan-paulvanbarneveld6916 Год назад

And the baton hands where so much better than the sword hands!

@brolex1 Год назад

19mm lug width 🤢

@navavit27 2 года назад

Great review

@underthecuffofficial 2 года назад

Thanks Navavit!

@TheWatchBoxDiaries 2 года назад

COME ON THENNNNNN

@rishsingh3638 Год назад

Any chance you could please share links to the straps in the video for the mark xx?

@underthecuffofficial Год назад

Hi Rish! That’s a great suggestion. For info, the straps shown on the watch from Under The Cuff are as follows: Hybrid - White Fineweave Nato - Sand Bicolour Nato - Storm Sharks Tooth 2 Piece - Bronze Hope this helps 👍😎

@watchtheflow3880 Год назад

Actually in Italy you can get an oris x for 2.7 k euros…. Iwc got 0 discount…

@baba98052 Год назад

You bought costume jewelry. IWC uses off the self movements from outsourcing.

@andrewfishkin6559 2 года назад

One downgrade from the Mark 18 is the change from a black date disc to white. The black one blended with the dial and did a lot to improve the symmetry that is always lost by adding a date window at 3:00.

@underthecuffofficial 2 года назад

That point is always going to be up for debate as it comes down to personal taste. My personal thoughts are that the white date wheel gives the impression of filling the blank where the 3 number would be and provides continuity in the radial sequence.

@andrewfishkin6559 2 года назад

That does seem to be the more common approach. I wish they would do what Vertex did with its dive watch and just offer both date and no date versions. Either way, I’m quite tempted by this (and the outgoing model).

@Robert-vw3od 5 месяцев назад

IWC is a brand that has engaged in ridiculous overpricing. I don’t know how much value they put on their metal straps because on a leather strap this watch is £3000 at best. indeed, you can get the same movement for exactly that money. I’m not sure how much more money their printed dial costs than the printed dial on a Tudor. I would agree that the IWC printed dial is the best one, and I do like the design, but Price is way over the mark.

@brasso9393 4 месяца назад

Agree with u that Iwc is overpriced but then again so does every other luxury brand. Rolex is also overpriced if not for its resale value and if Iwc has the same resale value, overpriced or not people will flock to buy it.

@reconjaguar 2 года назад

Caress the like button

@underthecuffofficial 2 года назад

Toooouch iiiiit!

@reconjaguar 2 года назад

@@underthecuffofficial Oh go on then 😁

@wristpresence___ 2 года назад

Great to watch a review of this piece. I'm probably going to go for the blue dial on bracelet when that is available. What’s the accuracy like so far?

@underthecuffofficial 2 года назад

The blue is gorgeous. I own a Le Petit Prince pilots Chrono. It’s a stunning dial. Also, IWC is getting rid of the LPP naming system.

@underthecuffofficial 2 года назад

I don’t have any issues with the time keeping so far.

@suigong3841 Год назад

I got the Mark XVIII, 0.2 second variance s day

@ryan_s6527 Год назад

@@underthecuffofficial can you tell us the precise accuracy you’re getting from your Mark XX in a 24hr period?

@underthecuffofficial Год назад

I checked today. Over 24hrs, having been fully wound and left to rest flat on its back, it was four seconds fast.

@igori.gnidii6152 Год назад

Mark XX is a great watch! What about accuracy?

@underthecuffofficial Год назад

I got approximately +4 secs, on one day. But that is a very unscientific test, just me trying to sync the watch with my phone and wait 24hrs. So it’s not measured on a professional timegraph.

@igori.gnidii6152 Год назад

@@underthecuffofficial Thank you 👍🏻

@leeharding8306 2 года назад

Tried one on today and loved it. It looks like it could cost £100 from a small distance which is fine with me. The strap felt mega stiff and apparently the price is going up a lot in September 😬

@underthecuffofficial 2 года назад

Low key swag. Glad I got mine when I did then!

@ALLinHerMovements 2 года назад

I just got one of these! Does your minute hand jump backwards when you pull the crown out to the hacking position?

@underthecuffofficial 2 года назад

Oooh. Not sure. I’ll check

@underthecuffofficial Год назад

Nope.

@Sumerdini 8 месяцев назад

Date window (03:00) 🙈. We need a no-date version... By the way, we do not want a "ghost date space" in a no-date watch...

@user-yw2lb2gn8d 2 года назад

nice video!! I also bought MarkXX and love it. so perfect watch for me :) have a nice day and i subscribe your channel. i will wait other videos~

@underthecuffofficial 2 года назад

Thank you so much for your subscription, and congratulations on your new timepiece too! 💙

@AcmeRocket Год назад

I touched your bell 🤔🤣

@Stoparts Год назад

Bravo 👏

@drnick40 Год назад

Buy a Laco Pro. 200m water resistant. You can custom build your watch and have a sapphire case back with a decorated Top grade Sellita SW200 inside. Case finishing, date and logo options…. 3 sizes and 2 types Flieger dials to chose from. All that for around $1500 for a fully spec watch. And Laco is one of the 5 companies which supplied watches for the Luftwaffe, and is founded 1925….. Ton of pedigree. IWC is just an overpriced, heavily marketed brand. And you’ll be paying for that 4x the price for an inferior IMO product. I own a Laco Pro in 40mm and it runs +1 sec./day already for a year since I got it. Beautiful with its heat blued hands shining under the double anti-reflective coated domed sapphire crystal.

@whereRbearsTeeth Год назад

You’re clueless lol

@jpdemer5 2 года назад

A really nice watch, but vastly overpriced. I'm willing to pay extra for a brand name, but not that much!

@rustyjohnson7796 Год назад

It is a brand name. Albeit too much. 6k is too much for any watch. Unless it's boring ass submariner then apparently it is

@GeorgeTropicana Год назад

@@rustyjohnson7796 or buy it lightly used for 4k

@rustyjohnson7796 Год назад

@@GeorgeTropicana I can build it without the age for less than 500 bucks . Half the vintage red mariners are fake. Your welcome

@whereRbearsTeeth Год назад

@@rustyjohnson7796 you sound like a complete idiot

@Robert-vw3od 5 месяцев назад

This is exactly what I said about it, when you look at it on a leather strap, it should cost about £1000 less than the bracelet because what you’ve basically got is a watch that is no better than a tutor ranger cost no more money to produce.

@gordymission1035 2 года назад

👍

@nitenitesucka Год назад

With brands like longines out there offering an almost indistinguishable product for half the price, hard to justify an iwc purchase imo

@TomVestvik Год назад

Guess military pilots fly under the radar, so … B)

@whereRbearsTeeth Год назад

Sorry to disappoint you after you spent $6k, but your watch still does not have an “in house” movement. You fell for the lie

@coffeeboyclips1973 Год назад

Stop posting negative comments on every iwc mark xx video, go and watch Rolex videos instead. You haven't owned an iwc so you won't understand.

@hughming Год назад

I don't like the date window. Then I see the lume. Instant deal breaker. No thank you. I would rather have a Stowa or Laco if I really want a field/pilot watch.

@obud3777 2 года назад

There is no in-house movement in this watch, the movement is made by ValFleurier, The Richemont group movement maker created for Cartier!

@obud3777 2 года назад

@Ralph Reilly Nice watch manufactured by ValFleurier!

@Mega-zi7ys 2 года назад

@Ralph Reilly it's val fleurier

@whereRbearsTeeth Год назад

Plus, the architecture of the movement is based off of the ETA 2892. Not even close to being a true in house movement

@davidobrien9362 Год назад

Have the bloody wstch on the screen whilst you're talking, we wantvyhe watch the watch.

@Sibbe2560 Год назад

Please have a look at the Longines Spirit before buying this vastly overpriced and boring IWC.

@coffeeboyclips1973 Год назад

I've owned the spirit, nice watch but too much going on the dial, too many stars and diamonds. I own the mk18 and imo it's better in every way, it looks like a proper pilots watch,no other brand can make a pilot like iwc.