IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark Series pictures thread

I was looking for a thread like this but I didn’t find one, so it might be a good idea to start one here. IWC’s Mark Series has long been an icon of the brand and they are liked by many people throughout the world.

As a brief self-introduction, I am a huge IWC fan and the forum moderator of the IWC section on Watch Home, the biggest watch forum in China. There are now 19 IWC boutiques in China alongside with many authorized retailers and countless watch enthusiasts owning and loving IWC…

IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark Series pictures thread

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IWC Deployant Clasp Not Locking

Hi All

This problem popped up this afternoon. I took off my watch for a few minutes and when I put it back on the clasp no longer locks when I close it. Virtually no resistance if I close the clasp and it will open with just gravity. This wasn’t a progressive case of the locking mechanism getting worse over time, it was like a switch was flipped or something broke – working perfectly then all sudden not working.

I have inspected it closely and can’t see any defect, no broken nibs. Cleaned…

IWC Deployant Clasp Not Locking

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My ogre wrists finally met their match

Got the big boy 46mm. How does John Mayer make it work on his 6.75” wrists? Same with Bradley cooper. I have never had a watch where I felt it might be too big. It does look more proportional against my body but still getting used to the size.

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Big Pilot Magazine?

I saw a video review on the Big Pilot 43 and the gentleman had a magazine from IWC with great information and illustrations of the Big Pilot. Anyone knows where someone can get it?
I have emailed IWC but no luck so far. Also asked the gentleman on the …

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Vintage Aquatimer 323101

Hi, I’ve just managed to buy an Aquatimer 323101 and I’m looking for inspiration on straps.
I’m thinking of a rolled canvas I’ve found on Etsy and a Mays Berlin vintage leather, pics below.
let’s see what you’re wearing your Aquatimer’s on……

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Ingenieur 3289 Long Term Review?

Anybody?
Who’s had theirs the longest?
I’m looking for comments on daily comfort, accuracy, how does the case/bracelet hold up to daily use/scratches, has the external AR coating scratched etc.
Any other pluses/minuses, comments?
Bonus points for pix. :)
Thinking of getting one but probably not at the MSRP!
So preowned is the way to go for me.
Thanks all.
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IWC servicing in the UK

Hi All,

Does anyone have any recommendations for where I can get my 2005 Aquatimer Chrono serviced in the UK at a sensible price? The place where I had it serviced last seems to be quoting more than via IWC itself!

Thanks in advance.

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