what2 Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Looking to get an IWC after only messing with rolex reps, I'm familiar with most of the rep dealers. Where would the IWC experts suggest I order something like this: the series is not that important, more after the dial and hands look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrgod Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 (edited) The most recent offerings of the Mark XVI and Mark XVII are very good. Puretimes site, puretime.co, is unfortunately down since Chinese New year, but I believe the cartel-dealers also have these. (F. ex. Trustytime at http://www.ttw168.com). Trusty also has a Mark XV-rep. These can be had with Asian 2892, which is a Chineese version of the same movement as the originals. They can also be had with 2824/2836 movements which are cheaper and in my experience more reliable. However, these are thicker movements, so it adds to the height. I have just bought the new XVII, and might be interested in selling my old, serviced XVI. It is reviewed in this review. send me a PM if it is of interest. Or, if you like the style and would prefer a good quality gen, you can search for an used Eddie Platt Speedbird. They are excellent value. Edited March 4, 2013 by chrgod 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what2 Posted March 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 thanks, I'll take a look at trustytime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 I know the is a V2 of the XVI and the XVII are great. Good AR and sturdy movement after service. I would opt for chrgod's watch if you have the opportunity because servicing a movement is almost a must these days when I see the quality that is comming from the factories lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what2 Posted March 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 I took a look at his watch, very nice piece but I am after the stubby hands. So trusty time I guess it is. Though I am on the lookout for a SBIII secondhand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry J. Miller Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Trusty Time is back up http://www.puretime.co/product/mark-xvii-11-best-edition-ss-black-dial-a2892-on-black-leather-strap/ Beutiful rep... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevshed Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 I went for the v2 XVI.... love it ! - now trying to work out what the best Portafino is (researching at the moment, hence in this forum ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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