After months of occasional lurking, I'm going to get my first rep: V7F IWC Mark XX. Blue dial on bracelet is a no-brainer for me.
(It's the watch I secretly wish my Sinn 556a was...)
I have no idea about movements. It comes with A2892 which I understand is the same as ST1812. This version costs £285 from Hont.
I've read others talk about upgrading it to SW300. This would be £150 extra at £435.
Is this upgrade likely to improve the expected lifespan of the watch? Is it likely to save me hassle further along down the line? Or is it overkill for what is still, essentially, 'just' a replica (albeit a very good one by all accounts I've read).
I've read opinions on both sides and am currently leaning towards just getting it with the A2892 on the basis that others say this is still a solid movement. I am willing to pay the extra though if that's likely to make it last. What should I do?
(It's the watch I secretly wish my Sinn 556a was...)
I have no idea about movements. It comes with A2892 which I understand is the same as ST1812. This version costs £285 from Hont.
I've read others talk about upgrading it to SW300. This would be £150 extra at £435.
Is this upgrade likely to improve the expected lifespan of the watch? Is it likely to save me hassle further along down the line? Or is it overkill for what is still, essentially, 'just' a replica (albeit a very good one by all accounts I've read).
I've read opinions on both sides and am currently leaning towards just getting it with the A2892 on the basis that others say this is still a solid movement. I am willing to pay the extra though if that's likely to make it last. What should I do?