41 Discussions and CommentsMember since Nov. 10, 2011
Hy IWC forumers, today I received my new acquisition: An all original IWC W.W.W. Mark X pilot's watch. On the back, it has the no. M17974, and inside the no. 1136954, (I heard, that the numbers of the Mark X's go up to 1137000, so that must be one of the last 50 produced)
The whole watch is in fully original condition, so the case is not polished and there is the original dial and hands. The movement is in good working order and precise.
I would be interested in what you are thinking about this Mark X, and what's more recommended and searched under collectors: a Mark X in original condition or a fully restored with new dial, hands, plexi ect.
I ask this question, 'cause I'm not a Mark X erpert yet, but what's not now can be soon :)
829 Discussions and CommentsMember since Aug. 4, 2006
Very nice watch, congartulations. I would replace the plexi, overwhaul the movement and as a w.w.w. let case, dial, hands in the condition they were. Here is a pic of mine
41 Discussions and CommentsMember since Nov. 10, 2011
Thanks for your replies.
When I'm lookin' around in the web searching for a Mark X, the most of 'em are listed at very hight prices and also revised. Do you know whether a original condition Mark X is more valuable than a revised?? I think erverybody could send it to IWC (including me) and make a full overhaul, but it's hard to find a complete untouched with a history it tells....
@ HAJOTH: congrats to your Mark X and thank you for your proposal.
2,081 Discussions and CommentsMember since Jan. 7, 2005
I think nothing but good things.
I would do what Hajo suggested about the plexi, even if was just to benefit of a better transparency (nobody can see the difference between a new plexi and/or an original one) not to mention you could assure the original plexi this way.
I would not touch (let anybody touch) the watch without the reassurance to keep it the way it is.
139 Discussions and CommentsMember since Oct. 12, 2002
Many congratulations with your WWW alias Mark X. IMHO you should keep it as it is. It's lovely to see an old watch like this being all original!
I am so fortunate to have a nice sample of the Mark X as well. Here is a picture of the dial. It's the watch pictured at the top of the brilliant reference webpage THOMASA8 linked to. We must all thank Maurice for updating his fantastic page constantly! I am sure you have seen your watch on the list. JK
The whole watch is in fully original condition, so the case is not polished and there is the original dial and hands. The movement is in good working order and precise.
I would be interested in what you are thinking about this Mark X, and what's more recommended and searched under collectors: a Mark X in original condition or a fully restored with new dial, hands, plexi ect.
I ask this question, 'cause I'm not a Mark X erpert yet, but what's not now can be soon :)
And finally some pictures of the W.W.W. :
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I hope you enjoed, and I'd be glad to know what you think about. Best Regards Philippe
A passion takes time, but time is a passion.
By probusscafusia at 2012-03-25
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Www.Time514.com/MarkX.htm
Andrew
andrew.thomas1@mac.com
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Regards, Michael
mfriedberg@iwcforum.com
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No strap? I bet IWC could lead you to something approaching the original.
JB
I would replace the plexi, overwhaul the movement and as a w.w.w. let case, dial, hands in the condition they were.
Here is a pic of mine
Hajo
Fair Winds and Following Seas
Last edited: 9 January, 2013 - 09:24
When I'm lookin' around in the web searching for a Mark X, the most of 'em are listed at very hight prices and also revised. Do you know whether a original condition Mark X is more valuable than a revised?? I think erverybody could send it to IWC (including me) and make a full overhaul, but it's hard to find a complete untouched with a history it tells....
@ HAJOTH: congrats to your Mark X and thank you for your proposal.
A passion takes time, but time is a passion.
By probusscafusia at 2012-03-25
Last edited: 25 March, 2012 - 15:14
I would do what Hajo suggested about the plexi, even if was just to benefit of a better transparency (nobody can see the difference between a new plexi and/or an original one) not to mention you could assure the original plexi this way.
I would not touch (let anybody touch) the watch without the reassurance to keep it the way it is.
Regards,
Roberto
Last edited: 11 January, 2013 - 11:07
I am so fortunate to have a nice sample of the Mark X as well. Here is a picture of the dial. It's the watch pictured at the top of the brilliant reference webpage THOMASA8 linked to. We must all thank Maurice for updating his fantastic page constantly! I am sure you have seen your watch on the list.
JK
have a good evening