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Maybe Hodinkee has been paying attention to the auctions...
Feb 13, 2019,21:37 PM
I don't know what their cost was to source the case material as well as manufacture them in a limited quantity but in regards to the movement, yes, the $6K+ price tag is quite high. However, they may have noticed how some of their LE pieces have been performing at the auctions and based their pricing strategy from there? I believe their LE Vacheron Constantin CDV is still selling well above it's retail price in the secondary market. Obviously this IWC isn't in the same category as the VC but perhaps they are factoring in the broad appeal of the Mark Pilot watches in general? Just like many others, I'm hoping for a steel, mass-produced version soon but I can't see that happening soon as it may "devalue" the Hodinkee and Revolution/Rake LE's.
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This is the Year of the IWC Pilot Watch Collaboration
By: reintitan : February 8th, 2019-13:52
First in January at the SIHH we had the IWC x Rake x Revolution collaboration: "The IWC Pilot's Watch Automatic 36mm Special Edition for the Rake and Revolution" an LE of 150 pieces. ( Click Here ) And released earlier this week is the IWC x Hodinkee coll...
Agree regarding the case
By: JohnFM : February 8th, 2019-16:55
The technology sounds interesting and the light weight is nice. But it wouldn't be too heavy in steel. I also think $6,400 is a bit steep, especially with the Selitta movement. Those criticisms aside, it is a handsome watch!
I've been hoping for this...
By: YpJ : February 8th, 2019-17:40
throwback design for the Mark series. I wish IWC would release a steel version with these exact specs but mass produce them and drop the price to where it should be - around $3.5K-ish? 38mm would be even cooler and they can even throw the Mark XIX text on...
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By: amanico : February 9th, 2019-00:12
Price aside....movement aside....
By: Mr.Gatsby : February 8th, 2019-22:47
It is a bloody COOL watch ā period. I canāt remember when was the last time I was that excited over IWCās Pilot watches. The revolution version is quite interesting, but I reckon this one is 10/10 for aesthetics. ...
Nice shot Christian
By: Mr.Gatsby : February 11th, 2019-21:05
I actually really like it on a black PVD nato. You should try.
Probably where most criticism will come from?
By: logan2z : February 9th, 2019-07:56
That's been the bulk of the talk on the Hodinkee Instagram feed since the watch was announced. While it's true that IWC has a history of using ebauches, I think most people took exception to the price given that the watch uses an essentially off the shelf...
Some of the blame lies with the manufacturers
By: logan2z : February 9th, 2019-11:32
Brands like Panerai and IWC have been moving all of their watches to in-house movements so they're setting certain expectations. And when the in-house models are less expensive than the models with third party movements then buyers question the value of t...
Maybe Hodinkee has been paying attention to the auctions...
By: YpJ : February 13th, 2019-21:37
I don't know what their cost was to source the case material as well as manufacture them in a limited quantity but in regards to the movement, yes, the $6K+ price tag is quite high. However, they may have noticed how some of their LE pieces have been perf...