Hey guys, I am Henry Louis, a 14 year old student looking to purchase my first "nice" watch. I know a lot about mechanical watches and I would like to buy the mark XVI pilot's watch. What do you think about it?
I also like Nomos Glashütte and Sinn watches.
Welcome Henry! Glad to see you are beginning such
hobby early in life. Beware the Uhren -Virus doesn't eat your college fund.
As for the Mk XVI...Go for it!
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Cheers from Isobars.
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The Mark XVI is a great choice for long time mate. Have you tried the Spitfire Dial? This is also stunning!
As Isobars said, beware with your college fund! LOL!
M
Welcome! The Mk XVI is a great watch. (nt)
Indeed, it is a great watch. Its an understated...
and great pilots watch.
Welcome to the Forum Henry
it is a great choice
Argiris
Welcome Henry Louis!
Mark XVI is really a great start.
Don't forget to post some pictures when you'll be ready.
Regards,
roberto
Welcome Henry to the forum
and the Mark XVI is a great watch and I am sure would be a great 1st IWC.
Teasing a little: Maybe if your father is also interested in IWC watches you can get the Father and Son set of pilots watches......
If you search the forum you will likely find lots of useful information.
Andrew
Hello from Switzerland !
Dear Henry !
I congratulate to you cordially to your choice! The Mark XVI is a great Watch. Simply and top elegantly. I am as you again in the forum and am fascinated from the many posts.
I wish you much joy with your first IWC and dear greetings to Canada!
King regards
Thomas (with the large brother of the Marks XVI, Big Pilot)
Hello from Texas!
Welcome Henry. My first IWC was a Mark XVI Spitfire and it was a great choice. Not only did I acquire a reliable and handsome timepiece....but I got to be part of this IWC community. There is much you can learn here and I hope you enjoy the experience.
Best regards,
Jim
You have to start somewhere....
I had an interest in watches as a teenager but no funds to really get into it. So I started with Seiko. welcome to the forum.
Hello Henry and welcome...
... to the forum. You're starting early with your passion for watches. Great to see you are interested but be prepared for a lifelong addiction ;-)
Greetings from the Netherlands....
Norbert
Hello Henry !!...That would be a Great Choice...nt
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Howdy!
Hello from Germany
Hi Henry,
a warm welcome on this forum. You have come to the right place when it comes to IWC for sure.
As many others stated, the Mark XVI is a great start. I started with a Mark XV in 2001 with more than double of your age. I was interested in watches for quite a long time before but not very informed and I didn't have the funds before to buy a high class watch.
So enjoy your stay here on the forum, take care not to spend all your college funds on watches and let us know when you got it. Have you considered the Spitfire Mark XVI? It wasn't available at the time when I bought my Mark XV but if I'd start again today, I would consider the Spitfire Mark XVI very well - a beautiful watch.
Whatever it will be, show your pics as soon as possible to us. And now have fun to choose and buy. ;-)
Tilo
Hello from the Philippines:)
I believe that the Mark series of pilot watches have become symbolic or probably the most recognizable model under the IWC brand :)
and it's a great watch to boot since it's IWC :)
Regards,
Argyle
Hi Henry Louis from Canada also!!!! >>>>>
I am in Montreal; where are you?
The Mark is a great looking watch and will give you many years of enjoyment.
I used to own the baby brother, Mark XV with White dial, and loved it!!!
Keep us posted with your progress.
Btw, if you need any help acquiring the watch in Canada, feel free to drop me an e-mail!