29 Discussions and CommentsMember since Aug. 15, 2005Paris,
France
Dear All,
I am about to add a Mark X to my collection... my first vintage (I guess that a '97 Portuguese rattrapante Japan (with original see-through case-back) doesn't count as a real vintage yet).
I was wondering whether you could give me any advice... The watch has been serviced very recently (I think the dial has been replaced in Schaffhausen at some point). Are there any things I have to watch out for, pay attention to?
Looking forward to hearing from you all and thanks a lot in advance (PS I will place pictures as soon as I have the watch!!!).
Merijn
Kind regards, Salutations sincère, Met vriendelijke groet,
87 Discussions and CommentsMember since Feb. 13, 2007
Are you referring to the KNIL one?
That one has been restored at IWC, all the original parts are replaced and missing (dial, hands). Looks nice, but in my opinion it has nothing to do with an IWC X.
1,888 Discussions and CommentsMember since June 13, 2001Mansfield,Notts,
United Kingdom
http://www.time514.com/MarkX.htm
you might find this useful.
under numbering there is an equation using the case numbers and MOD markings which will help verify authenticity.
If the watch has been back to Schaffhausen for work to be carried out then a stammbuchauszug ( verification document) would have been issued. I believe IWC now insist on inspecting Vintage watches to authenticate them and should they not prove to be genuine its highly unlikely they would do any work on them.
29 Discussions and CommentsMember since Aug. 15, 2005Paris,
France
Hi Ivan and MS S,
First of all thanks for your input... I have read the article on www.time514.com/MarkX.htm Very interesting and informative. Thanks.
I've bought the watch, indeed the KNIL one (has a little something extra, especially being Dutch).
Indeed I am almost sure that the watch which was coming from an inheritance was worth far more before undergoing a costly and extensive restoration at IWC (apparently it even still had the original strap... would have loved to have at least had it returned together with the rest of the original parts) however being a perfectionist it's a great opportunity for me to score a fully serviced Mark X at a very interesting price. I collected it this weekend. It indeed includes the "stammbuchauszug" and the invoice for a €1400 overhaul. The watch is in a perfect (for some probably too perfect) condition... however as said, I'am very happy with it.
I've replaced the (in my opinion inappropriate) simple leather strap by a black Nato, it's a simple black unbranded Nato for now as I am still waiting for the delivery of 4 Maratac Nato straps from the US (2 x 2 piece Nato and 2 original 18mm 1 piece long Natos). I'll upload some pics of it ASAP.
It's a great watch... I am sure it will not be the last Mark in my collection.
Thanks again for your input.
Kind regards, Salutations sincère, Met vriendelijke groet,
829 Discussions and CommentsMember since Aug. 4, 2006
Congratulations MD. As Michael has already mentioned we would like to see some fotos of the new member of your collection, especially of the dial. :-) Here is a pic of mine, located in a neighbouring country of yours. Kind regards, groetjes
Omar Khayyám (Persia XI-XII Century) offered that Time should not only be measured in length but also in width due to the intrinsic difference between a minute or other depending on what is happening to the beholder... I wonder how a watch would look like...
Omar Khayyám (Persia XI-XII Century) offered that Time should not only be measured in length but also in width due to the intrinsic difference between a minute or other depending on what is happening to the beholder... I wonder how a watch would look like...
Thank you Jeronimo. Would be nice to get nowadays a w.w.w. aka "Mk 10" for 17 GBP, even in the old English coinage. ;-)
Regards
I couldn't agree more! ;-)
Regards,
Jeronimo
Omar Khayyám (Persia XI-XII Century) offered that Time should not only be measured in length but also in width due to the intrinsic difference between a minute or other depending on what is happening to the beholder... I wonder how a watch would look like...
I am about to add a Mark X to my collection... my first vintage (I guess that a '97 Portuguese rattrapante Japan (with original see-through case-back) doesn't count as a real vintage yet).
I was wondering whether you could give me any advice...
The watch has been serviced very recently (I think the dial has been replaced in Schaffhausen at some point).
Are there any things I have to watch out for, pay attention to?
Looking forward to hearing from you all and thanks a lot in advance (PS I will place pictures as soon as I have the watch!!!).
Merijn
Kind regards, Salutations sincère, Met vriendelijke groet,
Merijn
W.W.W. / 3712-02 / 5445-01 / RLX 114270 / RLX 16570 White
Last edited: 27 November, 2012 - 17:46
That one has been restored at IWC, all the original parts are replaced and missing (dial, hands). Looks nice, but in my opinion it has nothing to do with an IWC X.
you might find this useful.
under numbering there is an equation using the case numbers and MOD markings which will help verify authenticity.
If the watch has been back to Schaffhausen for work to be carried out then a stammbuchauszug ( verification document) would have been issued.
I believe IWC now insist on inspecting Vintage watches to authenticate them and should they not prove to be genuine its highly unlikely they would do any work on them.
Ivan
iwcforme
iwcforme@aol.com
Last edited: 11 December, 2012 - 13:27
First of all thanks for your input... I have read the article on www.time514.com/MarkX.htm
Very interesting and informative. Thanks.
I've bought the watch, indeed the KNIL one (has a little something extra, especially being Dutch).
Indeed I am almost sure that the watch which was coming from an inheritance was worth far more before undergoing a costly and extensive restoration at IWC (apparently it even still had the original strap... would have loved to have at least had it returned together with the rest of the original parts) however being a perfectionist it's a great opportunity for me to score a fully serviced Mark X at a very interesting price.
I collected it this weekend. It indeed includes the "stammbuchauszug" and the invoice for a €1400 overhaul.
The watch is in a perfect (for some probably too perfect) condition... however as said, I'am very happy with it.
I've replaced the (in my opinion inappropriate) simple leather strap by a black Nato, it's a simple black unbranded Nato for now as I am still waiting for the delivery of 4 Maratac Nato straps from the US (2 x 2 piece Nato and 2 original 18mm 1 piece long Natos).
I'll upload some pics of it ASAP.
It's a great watch... I am sure it will not be the last Mark in my collection.
Thanks again for your input.
Kind regards, Salutations sincère, Met vriendelijke groet,
Merijn
W.W.W. / 3712-02 / 5445-01 / RLX 114270 / RLX 16570 White
Last edited: 27 November, 2012 - 17:46
Regards, Michael
mfriedberg@iwcforum.com
Here is a pic of mine, located in a neighbouring country of yours.
Kind regards, groetjes
Hajo
Fair Winds and Following Seas
Last edited: 9 January, 2013 - 09:24
Photos would be really appreciated.
Regards,
Jeronimo
Omar Khayyám (Persia XI-XII Century) offered that Time should not only be measured in length but also in width due to the intrinsic difference between a minute or other depending on what is happening to the beholder... I wonder how a watch would look like...
Regards,
Jeronimo
Omar Khayyám (Persia XI-XII Century) offered that Time should not only be measured in length but also in width due to the intrinsic difference between a minute or other depending on what is happening to the beholder... I wonder how a watch would look like...
Thank you Jeronimo. Would be nice to get nowadays a w.w.w. aka "Mk 10" for 17 GBP, even in the old English coinage. ;-)
Regards
Hajo
Fair Winds and Following Seas
Last edited: 9 January, 2013 - 09:24
I couldn't agree more! ;-)
Regards,
Jeronimo
Omar Khayyám (Persia XI-XII Century) offered that Time should not only be measured in length but also in width due to the intrinsic difference between a minute or other depending on what is happening to the beholder... I wonder how a watch would look like...