damianp
2025
Yes, or if they at least wouldve spend more than 1 minute on the design of the date window and wheel.
IWC MK XII on Instagram
Saw this this morning and thought "if only they left the date out..." www.instagram.com / ...
If they did, there would be very few takers unless it's limited edition
So far, every "tribute to" was a sellout because of limited numbers. Even this 40 mm Tribute to Mark XI based on the current Mk XVIII sold out within a year and that's because they made 1948 units. Photo: IWC ...
Lovely case shape and dial
No date would be great, but so nice as is that I’m not sure I care!
You are so right.
This white date window destroys the dial. I think these standardized white date wheels are produced en masse to be implemented into as many watches as possible, regardless of whether the color of the wheel matches the dial or not. For me this is simply a ...
It has existed without a date
There was a very limited edition in titanium without a date. I think it was inspired by an Italian fashion designer or something: there were initials on the dial but I do not remember which ones GL or GW something like that. Probably 40 pieces or so (a re...
got it
here you go the GL was yet another limited edition - with a date the EF was the dateless version: titanium, dark blue dial for Emilio Fontana: sexy! I had the opportunity to buy it, not that many years ago.... sigh Credit Brandizzi ...
Subtract the date, and this beats the Explorer hands down.
With the date... it's debatable.
But i read somewhere that it is less reliable than caliber 30110 which is ETA-based, in the mark XV.
My opinion is the Mark XV keeps the balance between classic size and reliability but i understand the appeal of JLC caliber
Have not bought one so far.
I like both versions a lot. Recently I tried the new titanium version, but did not buy it as the AD was very stiff on prices. I may get one from the used market eventually. Very drawn to the older designs especially the Mark XII’s dial.
Exactly
There is no doubt that the JLC movement is more refined and appealing, but they had a history of not being particularly reliable, particularly in a tool watch. I too would go with a Mark XV over the Mark XII, but an early one with tritium dial and the sam...
Very lucky u have a Mark 12
This piece, and also the mecha-quartz Ingenieur 3805 are my all time favourites.
A little piece
of duct tape over the date window, colored to match the dial and I'm good.