V Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Well I was looking around Josh's website and found some new IWC Mark XV he posted.. I wonder why there is no discussion about those models, because they seem very accurate to my eyes. I don't know if I could wear a 39mm watch anymore but 2 years ago I was asking for a decent rep of it. And there is also a Spitfire version... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 I like better the chrono version with ss bracelet but it's a gorgeous watch indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 I forgot: seconds hand should be white, i'll have the same issue with the chrono model and i'm going to paint hands (actually i will have to paint 4 hands ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalcranium Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Well I was looking around Josh's website and found some new IWC Mark XV he posted.. I wonder why there is no discussion about those models, because they seem very accurate to my eyes. I don't know if I could wear a 39mm watch anymore but 2 years ago I was asking for a decent rep of it. And there is also a Spitfire version... A 39 mm watch being too small....what's the world coming to? I can't wait for the "pocket watch on a strap" craze to be over. Legibility issues in tool watches aside, I hope the meter swings back to a reasonable 42mm compromise. I like chunky as much as the next guy but a dial that looks like a saute pan is just silly looking. The IWC looks like a beautiful, classy, UNDERSTATED piece of jewelry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hok Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 (edited) A 39 mm watch being too small....what's the world coming to? I can't wait for the "pocket watch on a strap" craze to be over. Legibility issues in tool watches aside, I hope the meter swings back to a reasonable 42mm compromise. I like chunky as much as the next guy but a dial that looks like a saute pan is just silly looking. The IWC looks like a beautiful, classy, UNDERSTATED piece of jewelry. full ack to everything. the mark XV is a holy grail and uniquely understated, good looking, and perfect in size. thank god the reps are getting better. Edited November 15, 2006 by Hok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr1973 Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 (edited) Why not go for a gen? This one looks pretty good for my taste. Anyway, went for a gen Quad 10, so no more need for me to get this one Edited November 15, 2006 by mr1973 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted November 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 I am not into generic watches generally... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hok Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 (edited) Why not go for a gen? This one looks pretty good for my taste. Anyway, went for a gen Quad 10, so no more need for me to get this one no way I would ever spend as much on a watch as the IWC costs. (even if it's relatively cheap on the after-market) however, I went for this baby here: but nothing like the IWC for showing off Edited November 15, 2006 by Hok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 I have the white face spitfire on the way,will post pics when it arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 I have the white face spitfire on the way,will post pics when it arrives. Thanks, i'll read your impressions with great pleasure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porschespeedster Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 also happy that the reps are getting better. if i had loot this would be my daily watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpaman Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 I just ordered a black face Spitfire from Trusty - Andrew. Except for some minor font issue on wording and date the front looks pretty good. You will have to ignore the "UTC" on the case back. Will their EVER be a perfect rep???? (I think they do that on purpose). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 I've got the gen and based on the pictures this one is sooooo accurate. Rep's are getting so good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 I just ordered a black face Spitfire from Trusty - Andrew. You have a serious responsibility considering you''ll be the first reviewer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baltic Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 I've been waiting for ages for a good Spitty rep. Pity the black face rep has a white date wheel... The silver faced ones are OK, but miss the 2 dots either side of the 12 o'clock triangle. @Mr1973 never heard of a Quad 10 but it looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 I've been waiting FOREVER for this rep. You guys remember me bitchin' endlessly about how simplicity is the most difficult asthetic to replicate. IMHO, the MK XV is perfect and represents true elegance and class. I have not ordered the rep yet because I want to read some reviews first. PS. Gotta love the Yao's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted November 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 I've been waiting FOREVER for this rep. You guys remember me bitchin' endlessly about how simplicity is the most difficult asthetic to replicate. Remember in the old RWG... I was with you but then conquered by the Pam fever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 Cheers V! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chronomat123 Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 Looks quite good, but no AR... I've owned the gen version, and the AR is like a damned neon sign, ... so bright and blue and pronounced.... Otherwise, YES! Glad they made this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpaman Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 I just received a black face Spitfire from Trusty - Andrew today. The date is actually centered in the date window This is a first for me (all other reps had bad date centering). This is a GREAT rep and you would have to put side by side with a gen to really know which is which, but you will have to ignore the "UTC" on the case back. The only real problem is that when you unscrew the crown to wind the movement, it does not stay engaged so winding it manually is a samll problem (I guess I will have to shake my wrist a lot ) I will post some pics in a new thread later this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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