rcaf2008 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 (edited) Hello IWC fans! I have been a huge fan of the XVI for some time, and along with other members here I'm sure, would like to know what the differences between the different versions are exactly. To my knowledge, there are 3 versions so far; -The first, being the worst, uses a case make for the XV which is too thick. It uses a swiss movement, has an enormously bulbous crown, short second hand, and is just way off. -The second is a 1:1 version, which uses a A2892, and has a slightly short second hand. But correct case shape and better crown. -And the third version(V2) is the best, again with an A2892, correct case shape and correct second hand length. So is the only difference between the 1:1 version and the V2 the second hand length? Or are there other issues resolved as well? Hopefully someone with some more knowledge can expound upon this.. And if anyone has pictures of the different versions, that would be great as well. Regards Edited October 13, 2013 by rcaf2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestripes Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 The 7 numeral in relation to the hour index was fixed (big difference if you ask me) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcaf2008 Posted October 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 I wasn't aware of that. Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromag Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 (edited) Hmm interesting. I'm not sure what version I have but I like it a lot. It has the XV bracelet mounted on it iirc. Edited October 18, 2013 by Cromag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcaf2008 Posted October 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 From what Whitestripes said, that looks to be the 1:1 version. You can tell from the 7 marker an that the second hand does not reach to the end of the minute markers. A great rep nonetheless! Do you remember which movement it came with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromag Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 (edited) From what Whitestripes said, that looks to be the 1:1 version. You can tell from the 7 marker an that the second hand does not reach to the end of the minute markers. A great rep nonetheless! Do you remember which movement it came with?I don't know the movement but it was modded with ETA DW, relumed hands and dial, and of course the Mark XV bracelet. I bought it off Dutchguy2. I'm wearing it today Edited October 18, 2013 by Cromag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Has anyone put an ETA 2892a2 in one of these things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcaf2008 Posted October 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Yes, the ETA fits in that watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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