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IWC MKVII/MKVIII - which one should I go for?

mandipan

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Hi folks! This particular references are really growing on me but I can’t understand what’s available today given the recent raids (and of course what’s closer to 1:1).

Should I go for MKF, MKS or V7?
 

ttbb281

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As far as I know, MKF/S is still closed. V7F is open and their Mark 18s look very good. The LPP version is apparently very good. If you are looking at bracelet models, the black dial version comes with the LPP's polished-centre-links bracelet as opposed to fully brushed like the gen.
 

YellowFin

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They're both great, but you can't order the Mark XVII at the moment. Tried the same a few weeks ago and had to switch to the XVIII.

the massakretor Check back on that V7F with your TD. I got the choice to order it with an Asian 2892 which is significantly cheaper, around $420 if I remember correctly (on steel bracelet). I don't believe that Swiss movement story anyway.
 
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the massakretor

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They're both great, but you can't order the Mark XVII at the moment. Tried the same a few weeks ago and had to switch to the XVIII.

the massakretor Check back on that V7F with your TD. I got the choice to order it with an Asian 2892 which is significantly cheaper, around $420 if I remember correctly (on steel bracelet). I don't believe that Swiss movement story anyway.

Oh I will check if that's possible. 420$ is still on the higher end, but definitely more in the realm of decency. What TD did you use, if I may ask? Usually I deal with Hontwatch
 

YellowFin

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Oh I will check if that's possible. 420$ is still on the higher end, but definitely more in the realm of decency. What TD did you use, if I may ask? Usually I deal with Hontwatch

I went with Lucy, but any TD shold be able to source the A2892 version.

Edit: here's my QC (accepted) of the V7F Mark XVIII LPP.


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