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AlexWazo · 23 August 2018, 02:55 AM

Just picked up a black dial IWC Mark XVIII to serve as the daily while we get a new puppy. On a more serious note, the history of the flieger watch is great and appealing and compared to some of the competition it still retains its use as a modern pilot's watch with its sapphire crystal safe against changes in air pressure.

Overall, the case finishing is what I would expect from IWC and feels quite durable, certainly enough to handle a puppy. If the flieger design is something that appeals to you then there is no reason not to like this watch. The date window being slightly in does not bother me in the slightest as some say, especially since it does not contrast with the dial/numerals. It does stand out more on the LPP model, however. I would have wished that all of the numerals would have been applied and lumed, but I personally am not using it that much in a dark environment.

For those like me who enjoy the flieger watch design and history, this is certainly a good pick up if you're considering it. And if you're one who accepts that you have no hope of pulling off a big pilot

One lasting question for those of you who own this watch or any other with the IWC cal 35111 (Sellita SW 300). What is your experience with the accuracy? I'm hoping that mine is still in the "break-in" period - after not setting it for 4 days, I'm seeing roughly a +35, or on average +8.75/day. The gain is pretty consistent everyday, so at least there's little variation in that number!

scarlet knight · 23 August 2018, 06:34 AM

Enjoy yours!

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AlexWazo · 23 August 2018, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by scarlet knight

Enjoy yours!

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Nice! How's the timing of yours?

Urosfan · 23 August 2018, 07:33 AM

Congrats

scarlet knight · 23 August 2018, 08:22 AM

I am not a micro observer of my watches’ accuracy, so take it with a grain of salt when I say that I’ve found my Mark XVIII accurate.

SemperFi · 24 August 2018, 01:27 AM

Great looking watch Alex. Congratulations!

nick c · 24 August 2018, 01:31 AM

Nice, congratulations

JR16 · 24 August 2018, 12:52 PM

Congrats, looks great! Have come close to pulling the trigger on the LPP.

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DCheeta · 26 August 2018, 02:09 PM

Congrats! The Mark XVIII is an absolutely classic flieger, I love it!

WatchinMD · 26 August 2018, 11:49 PM

Congrats!

Gui Gui · 9 November 2018, 08:10 PM

My 327004 LPP (2892-A2) is averaging +/- 1 spd when worn and fully wound, as the power reserve drops it tends to run up to 3 seconds slow. I'd be concerned if yours is +8spd.

The ETA is supposedly chronometer spec, is the Sellita version exactly the same? I wonder why the switch from 2017-2018.

1William · 9 November 2018, 09:55 PM

Congratulations.

karmatp · 9 November 2018, 10:56 PM

I have a LLP mark xviii and I really enjoy wearing it. Mine runs about +4 which works for me. Congrats on your new Mark.

Burlington · 10 November 2018, 08:15 AM

A beautiful watch. Amazing simplicity and refinement.

23 August 2018, 02:55 AM	#1
AlexWazo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: United States Watch: Patek Posts: 137	Incoming Pilot! Just picked up a black dial IWC Mark XVIII to serve as the daily while we get a new puppy. On a more serious note, the history of the flieger watch is great and appealing and compared to some of the competition it still retains its use as a modern pilot's watch with its sapphire crystal safe against changes in air pressure. Overall, the case finishing is what I would expect from IWC and feels quite durable, certainly enough to handle a puppy. If the flieger design is something that appeals to you then there is no reason not to like this watch. The date window being slightly in does not bother me in the slightest as some say, especially since it does not contrast with the dial/numerals. It does stand out more on the LPP model, however. I would have wished that all of the numerals would have been applied and lumed, but I personally am not using it that much in a dark environment. For those like me who enjoy the flieger watch design and history, this is certainly a good pick up if you're considering it. And if you're one who accepts that you have no hope of pulling off a big pilot One lasting question for those of you who own this watch or any other with the IWC cal 35111 (Sellita SW 300). What is your experience with the accuracy? I'm hoping that mine is still in the "break-in" period - after not setting it for 4 days, I'm seeing roughly a +35, or on average +8.75/day. The gain is pretty consistent everyday, so at least there's little variation in that number!

24 August 2018, 01:27 AM	#6
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Great looking watch Alex. Congratulations! __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

9 November 2018, 10:56 PM	#13
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I have a LLP mark xviii and I really enjoy wearing it. Mine runs about +4 which works for me. Congrats on your new Mark. __________________ My grails:

10 November 2018, 08:15 AM	#14
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,635	Incoming Pilot! A beautiful watch. Amazing simplicity and refinement. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

23 August 2018, 06:34 AM	#2
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,146	Enjoy yours! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

23 August 2018, 07:33 AM	#4
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,184	Congrats

23 August 2018, 08:22 AM	#5
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,146	I am not a micro observer of my watches’ accuracy, so take it with a grain of salt when I say that I’ve found my Mark XVIII accurate.

24 August 2018, 01:31 AM	#7
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Nice, congratulations

24 August 2018, 12:52 PM	#8
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,188	Congrats, looks great! Have come close to pulling the trigger on the LPP. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

26 August 2018, 02:09 PM	#9
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,180	Congrats! The Mark XVIII is an absolutely classic flieger, I love it!

26 August 2018, 11:49 PM	#10
WatchinMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Larry Location: Maryland Watch: Saxonia Moonphase Posts: 3,428	Congrats!

9 November 2018, 08:10 PM	#11
Gui Gui "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Sweden Posts: 55	My 327004 LPP (2892-A2) is averaging +/- 1 spd when worn and fully wound, as the power reserve drops it tends to run up to 3 seconds slow. I'd be concerned if yours is +8spd. The ETA is supposedly chronometer spec, is the Sellita version exactly the same? I wonder why the switch from 2017-2018.

9 November 2018, 09:55 PM	#12
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,749	Congratulations.

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