Introduction
Boasting one of watchmaking’s richest back catalogs of iconic models that span decades, IWC have been able to draw from their archives to inspire their latest models, and in 2019 they collaborated with famed watch publication Hodinkee to do exactly that. Taking inspiration from IWC’s Mark II from 1948, the new Mark XVII Hodinkee Edition features the same black dial layout as its predecessor with faux patina on its hour markers at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o’clock and handset that hint at the age of its source of inspiration. However, injecting some modernity into the timepiece, the brands decided to swap the Mark II’s stainless steel case with a Ceratanium case which exists as a ceramic and titanium alloy that pays homage to the IWC ref. 3705 from the 1990s which helped to pioneer the use of ceramic in the watchmaking industry. A modern field watch inspired by a 70-year old mainstay within IWC’s catalog, the IW324801 is a careful balance between a tasteful homage and a well-executed and forward-thinking offering from a brand who always seeks to push the envelope.
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Grade
M 9
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Box and Papers
Est. value range
$5,000 – $8,000
The Details
Brand
IWC
Dimensions
39mm x 10.8mm
Model
Pilot's Watch Mark XVIII Hodinkee Edition
Movement
Automatic cal. 35100
Reference
IW324801
Bracelet
Leather strap
Year
2019
Condition
Near-Mint
Material
Ceratanium (Ceramic and titanium alloy)
Included
Watch, box, papers and additional IWC strap
Dial Color
Black
THE DIAL
Boasting a black dial with faux patina, the Mark XVII's aged SuperLuminova hour markers and hands hint at the age of its direct source of inspiration, the Mark II from 1948.
THE CONSTRUCTION
Made of a ceramic alloy combined with titanium, ceratanium, the Mark XVII is incredibly light on the wrist and benefits from a blacked-out aesthetic that is inherently under-the-radar, as a field watch should be.
TIMING MACHINE READOUT
This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
Condition
(Relist from lot #3042) Watch is in near-mint condition, with only light signs of use. There is an additional unused strap included with the watch. This watch is being relisted due to a non-paying bidder.
Our Perspective
Combining elements from two different watches in the Mark II and ref. 3705, the Mark XVII Hodinkee Edition is distinctly IWC in its design language, but with a twist that hint at its collaborative spirit as a limited edition variant of just 500 pieces.
Eric Ku
Co-founder
