Phantomtech 4 Posted December 21, 2016 (edited) Here is the IWC Mark XVIII from the MK factory, I received it a couple of weeks ago and it was a great rep straight out of the box. But it needed some work done to bring it up a notch. I sent it to Steve to apply his double AR coat to the crystal and while he was doing that the watch was sent off to get the hands relumed. When I first received it, the rep lume on the hands were just a tad yellowish and I like it crisp white so that is what I requested. While this was going on Jacobstraps made me two new straps, one black and one dark brown. He perfectly imitated the Santoni ones that come with the gen (I had no intention of paying the Santoni premium for the OEM calf leather straps). They both look really great with this dial, the black dresses it up and the dark brown makes it more sporty. For this watch I did not order the orange interior lining since I do not like how it looks on this particular dial. On the 3777-09 there is a small red hand in the subdial and the orange lining on the strap somehow brings it out, so for that watch I requested the orange lining. I also purchased a ZF deployant clasp that is made for the 5007 since I really didn't want to use the tang buckle that it comes with on the brand new Jacob strap. Now that it has all come together the watch is an absolute stunner! It is simply a beauty in it's simplicity (if that makes any sense). No other way to describe it. It is super comfortable on the wrist, I hardly notice it's there, and the time is a pleasure to read (just like a Pilot's watch should be). All in all, this is a definite keeper for me! I also have the larger Pilot model, the 3777-09 from ZF factory which I have been wearing steady for the last couple of weeks. It also has the same mods, 2xAR, Jacob Strap and Relumed hands. Together this is an amazing pair of Pilot's watches. It's funny how since I got into the IWC brand, between these and the 5007's - it is literally taking up 95% of my wrist time. And I have highly modded expensive AP's and PP's just sitting around. Oh well. On to the pics! IWC Mark XVIII on black strap: IWC Mark XVIII on dark brown strap: IWC Pilot 3777-09 on black strap with orange lining: Together: Almost forgot the lume shot! Edited January 10, 2017 by Phantomtech Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jibuti 958 Posted December 21, 2016 very nice. mind you, you have missing crystals on both of them.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 137 Posted December 21, 2016 They look awesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wizzzard 9 Posted December 21, 2016 Stunning. They compliment each other. Mark XV111 for the suit and the Pilot for the evening.... Congrats on the work. Simple and effective. Like the approach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myaz 3 Posted December 22, 2016 The pictures pop. Lume shot with the new lume? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantomtech 4 Posted December 22, 2016 The pictures pop. Lume shot with the new lume? Added the photo in the OP. Thanks for the reminder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveo75 1 Posted December 23, 2016 That looks fantastic. My first rep is IWC and there's something about the clean simplicity of them that makes me want more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redvic 0 Posted December 24, 2016 (edited) Great shots, stunning watches! Congrats! Edited December 24, 2016 by redvic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckbass 0 Posted February 13, 2017 These are ridiculously nice. Please please let me know if you ever want to let go of that Mark XVIII - absolutely perfect, massive respect for you bringing it to life like that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larreynaga 0 Posted February 16, 2017 That Mark XVIII looks sharp! How much did you spend for the extra AR and strap? (Trying to make a budget for the rest of the year) Thanx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ticktockmydickdoc 0 Posted June 21, 2017 Why'd you get the straps with holes in them if you're using the deployant clasp? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akuwes710 0 Posted January 28, 2018 Really nice watch, prof’s AR definitely an upgrade. Hows the movement holding up in 2 years?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raspymcnasty 0 Posted July 9, 2018 good lord that looks so clean. Do you think it would survive some rain? I had a blue face but sold it for a 5167 PP but I kind of want one again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ksaeed721 12 Posted July 12, 2018 wow that is crazy nice, might pick one up for a daily Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zester 0 Posted April 9, 2019 This is b-e-a- utiful, wear in good health! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadApple 13,776 Posted April 9, 2019 "Thanatophiliac" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gummybearz 0 Posted April 23, 2019 Such crisp clean watches! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Watchgrocer 0 Posted April 26, 2019 OMG. Very nice and superfine workmanship . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve112 0 Posted June 2, 2019 The Pilot 18 looks amazing. Does it have the Miyota movement? I heard that it comes a bit loud off the factory Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
museguy 14 Posted August 23, 2019 Dear @Phantomtech, Beautiful work !! Do you have photos of your entire collection ? Love the work you did with the lume, watch bands, crystals. All the best Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bakerjin 0 Posted October 20, 2019 That's a fine looking watch! I keep going back and forth between the Le Petit Prince and Big Pilot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
museguy 14 Posted November 5, 2019 (edited) Dear @Phantomtech Thank you for sharing the photos and information of your beautiful watch ! Hope you don't mind a couple of noob questions. I believe your watch is from the MK factory. The Consensual Watch List has the IWC IW327010 MARK XVIII by V7 Factory as a "Likely Super Rep" and I have emailed Joshua about the V7 factory and he replies only about the MKF (I believe MK and MKF are the same). Outside of the Consensual List I can not find any information about the V7 factory, am I missing something ? Or is MK (MKF) the best replica ? I like the look of the Mark XI and Pilot Spitfire, which of the Mark XI, XVIII and Pilot Spitfire is considered the best replica ? Thank you ! Edited November 5, 2019 by museguy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
