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p_mcgee · 26 August 2012, 02:35 AM

Which would you prefer, primarily for weekends and traveling? Preowned prices are similar. I've gone back and forth about 10 times, any advice would be appreciated. Assume 'both' isn't an option. Thanks! Also, if the vote is for the speedy, which one?

capote · 26 August 2012, 03:05 AM

Speedmaster, classic moon watch reference. I like Mark XII though

martin_blank · 26 August 2012, 03:06 AM

I've had both and find the IWC to a better all around sport watch, having the date and auto movement.

Clearly much less of an icon but easier to wear IMO

incontrol · 26 August 2012, 03:24 AM

I tried this on last week and it is a beauty! Not the classic moon watch but it is gorgeous!

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StuartM1970 · 26 August 2012, 03:30 AM

Go further back. Mark XV is one I've been going back to for a decade, still gorgeous in its simplicity.

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Mark XV, 14060M, PAM 372, Seamaster Chronostop

p_mcgee · 26 August 2012, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by StuartM1970

Go further back. Mark XV is one I've been going back to for a decade, still gorgeous in its simplicity.

I like the dial and hands on the Mark XV but the 39mm size of the XVI works better for me. After wearing Panerai much of the time its as big transition down to 36mm. I have the sme issue with the Datejust now.

Andrés G · 26 August 2012, 09:35 AM

Speedy Pro "moon watch" wins for me.

JP Chestnut · 28 August 2012, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by p_mcgee

Which would you prefer, primarily for weekends and traveling? Preowned prices are similar. I've gone back and forth about 10 times, any advice would be appreciated. Assume 'both' isn't an option. Thanks! Also, if the vote is for the speedy, which one?

The IWC Pilot watches get less and less desirable with time (IMO). The Mark XII > Mark XV >> Mark XVI >>>>>>>> Mark VII. I would have a hard time deciding between a Mark XV on bracelet and a Speedmaster (I actually already faced this choice and bought the XV). However, I'd chose the Speedmaster over the XVI in a second.

JP Chestnut · 28 August 2012, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by p_mcgee

I like the dial and hands on the Mark XV but the 39mm size of the XVI works better for me. After wearing Panerai much of the time its as big transition down to 36mm. I have the sme issue with the Datejust now.

The XV is 38mm. The XII is 36mm.

kilyung · 28 August 2012, 02:21 AM

I'd get the Mk XVI as I'm not the biggest chrono enthusiast.

nick c · 28 August 2012, 05:15 AM

IWC

Maxfli · 28 August 2012, 11:19 AM

Mark XVI. Not sure the Speedy has staying power after the new wears off. It's a watch that seems to get flipped a lot.

Naya72 · 29 August 2012, 10:50 PM

Speedmaster for me...

Watchmutt · 30 August 2012, 04:05 PM

I like the Speedy, but many times I wish it had a date. Go for an auto Speedy ;)

jrgannon · 18 November 2012, 08:10 AM

I just bought a Mark Xvi and it works perfectly for me.

kaiserphoenix · 19 November 2012, 08:00 PM

In this case I would get the Speedmaster as its iconic, versatile and just looks good with anything, but with the leather strap. If it was between an IWC MARK XII, then i would get the MARK XII with the JLC movement.

joe100 · 20 November 2012, 03:05 PM

IWC or Speedmaster? Speedmaster of course

Survivor · 21 November 2012, 10:33 AM

Its a No-Brainer............IWC all day, everyday!!!!!!!

dysondiver · 21 November 2012, 10:35 AM

mkxv would float my boat.

26 August 2012, 02:35 AM	#1
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,150	IWC Mark XVI v. Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Which would you prefer, primarily for weekends and traveling? Preowned prices are similar. I've gone back and forth about 10 times, any advice would be appreciated. Assume 'both' isn't an option. Thanks! Also, if the vote is for the speedy, which one?

26 August 2012, 03:24 AM	#4
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	I tried this on last week and it is a beauty! Not the classic moon watch but it is gorgeous! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

28 August 2012, 11:19 AM	#12
Maxfli "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: U.S. Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 573	Mark XVI. Not sure the Speedy has staying power after the new wears off. It's a watch that seems to get flipped a lot. __________________ ~ TRF MEMBER 38,553 ~

19 November 2012, 08:00 PM	#16
kaiserphoenix "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London/Tokyo Watch: FPJ CO BL Posts: 1,629	In this case I would get the Speedmaster as its iconic, versatile and just looks good with anything, but with the leather strap. If it was between an IWC MARK XII, then i would get the MARK XII with the JLC movement. __________________ F.P.Journe Chronometre Optimum Black Label, Patek 5811G-001, Patek 5167A-001, Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Everrose, (Wh) Rolex Daytona 116500 IG: tokyo_watch_guy

20 November 2012, 03:05 PM	#17
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	IWC or Speedmaster? Speedmaster of course __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

26 August 2012, 03:05 AM	#2
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Speedmaster, classic moon watch reference. I like Mark XII though

26 August 2012, 03:06 AM	#3
martin_blank "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs Posts: 71	I've had both and find the IWC to a better all around sport watch, having the date and auto movement. Clearly much less of an icon but easier to wear IMO

26 August 2012, 03:30 AM	#5
StuartM1970 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Stuart Location: Dubai Watch: IWC Mark XV Posts: 280	Go further back. Mark XV is one I've been going back to for a decade, still gorgeous in its simplicity. ______ Mark XV, 14060M, PAM 372, Seamaster Chronostop

26 August 2012, 09:35 AM	#7
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,391	Speedy Pro "moon watch" wins for me.

28 August 2012, 02:21 AM	#10
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	I'd get the Mk XVI as I'm not the biggest chrono enthusiast.

28 August 2012, 05:15 AM	#11
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	IWC

29 August 2012, 10:50 PM	#13
Naya72 Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Naya Location: Kuwait Watch: Keep it simple Posts: 122	Speedmaster for me...

30 August 2012, 04:05 PM	#14
Watchmutt "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 116600 Posts: 724	I like the Speedy, but many times I wish it had a date. Go for an auto Speedy ;)

18 November 2012, 08:10 AM	#15
jrgannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Jersey Watch: 14060m Posts: 135	I just bought a Mark Xvi and it works perfectly for me.

21 November 2012, 10:33 AM	#18
Survivor Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Thousand Oaks Watch: DSSD Posts: 1,017	Its a No-Brainer............IWC all day, everyday!!!!!!!

21 November 2012, 10:35 AM	#19
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	mkxv would float my boat.

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