harryarme Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 +1 I'm a buyer if it's 1:1 If someone hasn't mentioned it already on this thread, all it would take to also make a 1:1 Spitfire Mark XVI rep would be a different dial, hands, date wheel, and caseback. If they can make something like the Top Gun Ceramic super-rep this should be duck soup. H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erwinner Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 all it would take to also make a 1:1 Spitfire Mark XVI rep would be a different dial, hands, date wheel, and caseback. if only things where that easy.... the mk XV rep case is very different from the gen mk XVI. most striking is the case height as the rep features another ETA movement. As I had both watches in the winder for quite some time and bought myself a gen mk XV dial to get a project going, I actually never bothered as it could not compete due to it's case size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nnomad Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 if only things where that easy.... the mk XV rep case is very different from the gen mk XVI. most striking is the case height as the rep features another ETA movement. As I had both watches in the winder for quite some time and bought myself a gen mk XV dial to get a project going, I actually never bothered as it could not compete due to it's case size. If they make some serious money..trust me..they will and allways be that simple. A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryarme Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 if only things where that easy.... the mk XV rep case is very different from the gen mk XVI. most striking is the case height as the rep features another ETA movement. As I had both watches in the winder for quite some time and bought myself a gen mk XV dial to get a project going, I actually never bothered as it could not compete due to it's case size. I think you misunderstood. I was comparing a gen Flieger Mark XVI with a gen Spitfire Mark XVI. According to the IWC website, they have the same case dimensions and the same movement. So I assume it's the same case, although I could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestripes Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 I can't believe this thread is still going! I was very vocal earlier in the thread, but I lost hope. I will buy this the second an accurate one comes out. Then, I'd probably get it superlumed/serviced/Double AR'd. Then it's a keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upland Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 I want it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulVanDyk Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 ill join the group. THIS WATCH IS PURE SEX! Simple and elegant!!!! COME ON REPLICA PEOPLE MAKE THIS THING ALREADY SO I CAN BUY IT!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exxondus Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 I am also looking for one of these . When would a good one appear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umngmc Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 i don't know if y'all heard the news from WM9 of Rolex fame. his new project log has a Mark XVI for the future. it was BK's idea! with WM9's reputation, it will be a 1:1 rep. http://www.watchmaker9.tv/projectlog/projectlog.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj69 Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 i don't know if y'all heard the news from WM9 of Rolex fame. his new project log has a Mark XVI for the future. it was BK's idea! with WM9's reputation, it will be a 1:1 rep. http://www.watchmaker9.tv/projectlog/projectlog.htm FINALLY! However, what exactly is WM9's reputation? Isn't he known for selling a lot of off-the-shelf Chinese reps (i.e. Nautilus) for double the price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umngmc Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 FINALLY! However, what exactly is WM9's reputation? Isn't he known for selling a lot of off-the-shelf Chinese reps (i.e. Nautilus) for double the price? WM9 creates the most accurate Rolex reps in the market. The BK WM9's are the best of the best. genuine Swiss movements, accurate weight and feel and arguably the best dials. his current offerings are the Sub, YM, and soon to be released SubLV (this summer), and SD (end of 2009). the reps are all 1:1 and are 100% interchangeable with gen parts. http://www.rwg.cc/members/wm9-Seadweller-p...r-s-t88771.html http://www.rwg.cc/members/Annoucing-WM9-V2-BK-t85804.html http://www.rwg.cc/members/wm9-tt-lv-preord...mpa-t89867.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 XVI- I'm in like Flynn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 Good news for this thread about WM9 project, lets keep the pressure up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj69 Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 WM9 creates the most accurate Rolex reps in the market. The BK WM9's are the best of the best. genuine Swiss movements, accurate weight and feel and arguably the best dials. his current offerings are the Sub, YM, and soon to be released SubLV (this summer), and SD (end of 2009). the reps are all 1:1 and are 100% interchangeable with gen parts. Really? Well, if the photos of WM9's now discontinued Mark XV rep (as shown in the "Wallpapers" section of his web site) are any indication of what his Mark XVI will look like, then I want no part of it whatsoever. I don't care how good his subs are, this guy has a major credibily problem. He's still selling the old $250 Chinese Nautilus rep for $549! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upland Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Well,i don't know what it is: http://www.ioffer.com/i/NEW-IWC-Pilot-s-Ma...25501-109031481 it also all around Chinese sellers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj69 Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 (edited) Well,i don't know what it is: http://www.ioffer.com/i/NEW-IWC-Pilot-s-Ma...25501-109031481 it also all around Chinese sellers.... Wow. Unless those are gen pics, it looks quite good. However, the $380 asking price is outrageous. Let's hope they didn't use the old Mark XV rep case with a new dial and hands. Although it was the proper diameter for the Mark XVI (ironically), that case was very poorly designed. Anyone know more about this new rep??? UPDATE: There is something VERY fishy about this seller. He is selling several older watches that he claims are gen, but they are all priced at exactly $380 shipped. Something is definitely wrong. I have a feeling these are all gen photos, and after you pay him you receive an empty box, if anything at all... Edited June 21, 2009 by jj69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upland Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 no doubt it's fishy,but it's all around http://www.cinatrade.com/NEW_IWC_PILOTS_MA...H_ep263534.html pics are gen...but something going on with new rep.. UPD probably it's happen http://www.dhgate.com/wholesale/mark+xvI.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestripes Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 It's on WM9's list. It's not worth it to try out these fishy sellers when one of the best dealers/modders has it on the horizon. Probably won't happen til mid 2010 though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upland Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 +1,we can wait in the name of love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valerian Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 I know WM9 will do the Mark XVI in near (or half near) future but can I say I want one NOW!!! Val. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj69 Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Bump for my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valerian Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Guys This came out in late 2009 but was kind of a let down. They used the Mark XV case, crown was terrible, bad AR and the dial was bad also. WM9 had one planned but famously disappeared long before starting the project. Has there ever been a V2? I don't think so. So I think it is time to resurrect this old thread... Anybody chime in? Kind regards Val. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erwinner Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 I'm still wearing the Gen Mk XVI with great joy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texski Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Guys This came out in late 2009 but was kind of a let down. They used the Mark XV case, crown was terrible, bad AR and the dial was bad also. WM9 had one planned but famously disappeared long before starting the project. Has there ever been a V2? I don't think so. So I think it is time to resurrect this old thread... Anybody chime in? Kind regards Val. I think the Mark XVI cases were different from the Mark XV cases. I know the IWC XV dial was too small for the rep case, but I am pretty sure the IWC XVI dial fit the rep XVI case. I have the Pilot and Spitfire dials/handsets available for these. Very nice watch! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superlative Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 The current XV Spitfire case is the correct case for a non-Spitfire XV; 19mm lug width, correct case back. It's what I'm using for my XV Franken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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