V7 IWC MK XX first impressions

[APjumbo]

I think I will order the blue version of this one. My only question is wether I'll take the bracelet version, the strap version, or both.

I don't like the bracelet, and apparently it's not comfortable to wear because of the weird lug shape.

The only reasons why I'd consider taking the bracelet version is because:

• It's probably harder to source a steel bracelet than a leather strap
• I am considering buying a gen bracelet (310€ + 115€ for the buckle...), so I won't need the cheap version
• Straps are easy to source

I've read good things about this V7F strap though...

What do you guys think?

Buy the bracelet version.
Then buy gen bracelet
Then sell the rep bracelet on the forum for $100 to someone who made the mistake of not buying the bracelet

 

[Caboose]

Buy the bracelet version.
Then buy gen bracelet
Then sell the rep bracelet on the forum for $100 to someone who made the mistake of not buying the bracelet

This. Also a quality leather strap will really make the watch feel better too!

 

[ZydNokMa]

I've got myself the XX Green dial, and having a quite large wrist, I've but the bracelet aside. I'm on the tryout for a nice leather or suede strap in grey, and this will be the best option for me: the rep bracelet is imho a poor one, but buying gen is not worth it (in my opinion).

Buying the bracelet will give you peace of mind later on, when you'd like to sell your watch.

Good luck with your new watch!!

 

[LustfulLuke]

Ok, so I took the plunge and ordered this one from Hont.

Pretty nice watch indeed.

I am just wondering if I can remove the blue color on the crown. I think it's a sticker, but I can't seem to remove it, I've even tried with a plastick toothpick. I obviously don't want to use a metal brush but I don't how else I can remove it.
Or is it supposed to stay like this?

Another thing I'm wondering: is it normal that the watch makes a small sound when I move? I know it's an automatic movement and that's how the watch gets energy, but my CF Rolex Explorer is pretty silent. The IWC I can hear it a couple feet away when I move it.

 

[APjumbo]

Ok, so I took the plunge and ordered this one from Hont.

Pretty nice watch indeed.

I am just wondering if I can remove the blue color on the crown. I think it's a sticker, but I can't seem to remove it, I've even tried with a plastick toothpick. I obviously don't want to use a metal brush but I don't how else I can remove it.
Or is it supposed to stay like this?

Another thing I'm wondering: is it normal that the watch makes a small sound when I move? I know it's an automatic movement and that's how the watch gets energy, but my CF Rolex Explorer is pretty silent. The IWC I can hear it a couple feet away when I move it.

Use rodico or sticky tape to remove the blue packing sticker thing.

I used clear packing tape last time and it worked great.

 

[Teetertank]

Another thing I'm wondering: is it normal that the watch makes a small sound when I move? I know it's an automatic movement and that's how the watch gets energy, but my CF Rolex Explorer is pretty silent. The IWC I can hear it a couple feet away when I move it.

Which movement does it have? Some are louder than others, but it's normal for any automatic ro make noise. But a 9015 is typically noisier than a 2892.

 

[Watchloverzz]

Ok, so I took the plunge and ordered this one from Hont.

Pretty nice watch indeed.

I am just wondering if I can remove the blue color on the crown. I think it's a sticker, but I can't seem to remove it, I've even tried with a plastick toothpick. I obviously don't want to use a metal brush but I don't how else I can remove it.
Or is it supposed to stay like this?

Another thing I'm wondering: is it normal that the watch makes a small sound when I move? I know it's an automatic movement and that's how the watch gets energy, but my CF Rolex Explorer is pretty silent. The IWC I can hear it a couple feet away when I move it.

I've used some acetone on mine. Works perfectly

 

[Caboose]

I've used some acetone on mine. Works perfectly

I would avoid acetone as if that hits the crystal even a bit you might get some damage to any AR coating. Frankly, the tape or rodico idea work fine. No need for acetone. Isopropyl alcohol if you must, but not acetone!

 

[Watchloverzz]

Absolutely. Use only on the crown

 

[Alex22]

Is the strap good quality? Is the quick release system sturdy? What can you suggest if I want to change the strap?

 

[Mkempes]

I would suggest getting the bracelet and then changing for something like this: https://www.etsy.com/de/listing/1560655486/fliegerarmband-fur-iwc-fliegeruhr

At least that's what I did.

 

[johnchpark]

yes, which (in my experience) is a 1:1 clone of the ETA 2892A2.

i've received a lot of questions about the movement swap i performed, so i thought i'd just summarize it here real quick.

bought the V7F from Hont, and the original movement had issues within a month. it would not manual wind, and would randomly stop and need to be shaken hard to start up again.

i sourced a new genuine ETA 2892A2 movement from a Swiss dealer, which took about three weeks to arrive in the US. i consider myself a novice, and the swap was still very simple because there are plenty of 2892A2 assembly/servicing walkthroughs and videos out there. besides the hands and face, the only other part that needed to be swapped was the date wheel because it has a custom font, so there was no need to disassemble any of the actual timekeeping parts of the movement. the 2892A2 listing did not specify hand height, but i got lucky and the hands fit perfectly. if they had not, i simply would have swapped the relevant parts from the original movement to the 2892A2.

hope this helps anyone looking to perform a movement swap!

Hi, do you remember if you bought the HH1 or HH2 hand height for your gen 2892 movement? H1 is the standard and HH2 is little bit longer.

 

[TeslaMountain]

Hi all, just a quick one. First post etc etc.

Has anyone heard any updates on the "N" on the V7 Mark XX?

I've seen some recent QC pics and it is still a bit off on some of the dials.







Some I have seen look better, might just be a random issue?

It's a small thing, but it is something I have noticed in more recent QC photos, whereas in older photos its absent. Makes me wonder if its possible to buy an older V7 Mark XX from someone...

 

[johnchpark]

Hi all, just a quick one. First post etc etc.

Has anyone heard any updates on the "N" on the V7 Mark XX?

I've seen some recent QC pics and it is still a bit off on some of the dials.







Some I have seen look better, might just be a random issue?

It's a small thing, but it is something I have noticed in more recent QC photos, whereas in older photos its absent. Makes me wonder if its possible to buy an older V7 Mark XX from someone...

Both pics are off. More visible depending on the angle and photo.
Second image you can see the "E" and "N" are slightly different.
This is an issue no all recent batches, going back almost a year.
Nothing you can do about it if you want V7F.
However, I don't notice the "N" on a daily wearing basis

 

[TeslaMountain]

Both pics are off. More visible depending on the angle and photo.
Second image you can see the "E" and "N" are slightly different.
This is an issue no all recent batches, going back almost a year.
Nothing you can do about it if you want V7F.
However, I don't notice the "N" on a daily wearing basis

Ah ok. Yeah, its a small detail and one that would be very hard to notice.

Is the V7F that far ahead of the other factories to make it a non issue?

And did you have any luck getting an answer on what hand height for the new movement?

 

[Mkempes]

Ah ok. Yeah, its a small detail and one that would be very hard to notice.

Is the V7F that far ahead of the other factories to make it a non issue?

And did you have any luck getting an answer on what hand height for the new movement?

That's a non-issue. It's not visible on the wrist.

The V7F version is great. The A2892 is a great movement. Mine runs very smooth and keeps time very well.

 

[johnchpark]

Ah ok. Yeah, its a small detail and one that would be very hard to notice.

Is the V7F that far ahead of the other factories to make it a non issue?

And did you have any luck getting an answer on what hand height for the new movement?

Yes, i made a separate thread about swapping a SW300 for the a2892.
But basically, you need to get the standard HH1 (H1) hand height for the SW300.
So not the extended ones

 

[Levathian]

Recently ordered a green and blue mark xx. The green had no floating N but the blue did.

 

[kratos_1000]

Does the mark xx wear larger than the ingenieur? I have small wrists so I'm apprehensive about a 40mm watch which is almost all dial and 49mm lug to lug. The ingenieur has a large bezel which reduces the dial diameter, and much smaller lug to lug of 45mm, however the integrated bracelet starts around 25mm wide, which will make the watch wear a bit bigger.

I'll have to try both on wrist at some point, but if anyone happens to have both reps (and a small wrist) please do chime in

 

[b1st3kka]

Does the mark xx wear larger than the ingenieur? I have small wrists so I'm apprehensive about a 40mm watch which is almost all dial and 49mm lug to lug. The ingenieur has a large bezel which reduces the dial diameter, and much smaller lug to lug of 45mm, however the integrated bracelet starts around 25mm wide, which will make the watch wear a bit bigger.

I'll have to try both on wrist at some point, but if anyone happens to have both reps (and a small wrist) please do chime in

Yes, It wears larger. On my 6.5inch wrist, It s at the limit!