Aftermarket bracelets for the Mark XVIII

Hi all –

I purchased a Mark XVIII on the secondhand market about a year ago. I love the watch, and have worn it on multiple straps since buying it. My sons also love wearing it – and now I’m thinking about a metal bracelet.

I found that IWC still will sell me the original one – but it’s more than I want to spend (around 1300 bucks!) at this time.

Forstner makes some good looking bracelets for the Mark XX. Has anyone…

Aftermarket bracelets for the Mark XVIII

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Any IWC Mark XVI reviews out there (or how do you like your Mark XVI)?

I currently have a Stowa Antea 365 and am looking to purchase a second watch (which turns it from one watch into a collection, I suppose) and am strongly considering getting a used Mark XVI. But, I can’t find a lot of good reviews out there. Maybe I’m just bad at googling and there are some lengthy reviews. But for people who own this watch, what do you think? I have 6.25″ wrists, so I think the XVIII will be too big for me because of the significantly longer lug-to-lug length. Anyone with…

Any IWC Mark XVI reviews out there (or how do you like your Mark XVI)?

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