jockl1978 Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 As the Mark XVI thread has reached 20 pages I wonder if there is an equal demand for a rep of one of the finest aviation watches - the IWC Mark XI with cal. 89 built for the RAF (British Royal Air Force) and others mainly during the 40s and 50s. As its only 36mm in diameter its rather small compared to the contemporary 45 to 50 diameter watches, but I expect the trend to bigger watches to fade in some years. For replication it should be "rather" easy, compared to the nowadays multi complication watches with ceramic case on double saphire AR and DLC coating on Titanium blabla... A simple, yet intriguing dial, nice case with fixed lugs, no crownguards, plexiglas and a low beat handwind should pose no problems - Eddie Plats has the Precista Speedbird, which is a nice hommage but not the real deal in the end. So whats your oppinion on this one? For those who don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 We've been waiting for a god one for a long time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossanti Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 dont worry they will never replicate it...unless maybe you ask DSN on board to produce this for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 I know I would like to have one. Classic watch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 A true beauty...I'd pick it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jockl1978 Posted May 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Ok, not so much response as for the Mark XVI but there is at least some interest. And Eddy also sold his Speedbirds, so I will continue with my project, we will see if I succeed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 I gave up and built my own franken MKXV a couple of years ago using OEM dial, hands, crown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Euno- You know I love it! Beautiful frankie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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