[EugV12]

Have owned these 2 late 1990s IWCs for a while now, and even though I like them both, every now and then, my desire to avoid redundancies in my collection makes me doubt if I should keep them both. While seemingly very similar, they do have a pretty different feel on the wrist. One more classic flieger, the other - more modern yet strictly functional. One with the added true GMT functionality, the other super-clean-looking and significantly thinner and more comfortable on the wrist. Even the blackness of the dials are of different shade. So the question to fellow WISes is what would you do if you had them both:
1. Kept the Mark XV and sold the UTC;
2. Kept the UTC and sold the Mark XV;
3. Kept both (but keep in mind that I would rather sell at least one of them).

Appreciate your feedback and a happy Friday to all!

 

[mnf67]

I like the added functionality ("true" GMT where you advance the local time) of the UTC, if I had to keep one that would be it.

 

[Watchbreath]

Having sold IWC, keep them both.

 

[timefleas]

I've owned both the UTC and a few different Marks--you can't go wrong with either, but if I had a Mark, I would have a different one that that, and as noted, the UTC offers a bit more, while being a bit less "common"--I would keep the UTC.

 

[system11]

Seeing that crown-to-case action going on is really triggering me.

They do seem incredibly similar, but then I have actual identical models with different dials in my vintage collection..

 

[Time Exposure]

The UTC is scarcer and more useful. If you insist on moving one (and I get that), move the Mark.
Personally, as an IWC fan, I’d prefer to keep both.

 

[NC_Hager626]

I would keep the Mark XV and sale the UTC. Why? Because you have mentioned the Mark XV is more comfortable on the wrist, has a super-clean look and significantly thinner.

 

[EugV12]

The UTC is scarcer and more useful. If you insist on moving one (and I get that), move the Mark.
Personally, as an IWC fan, I'd prefer to keep both.

Actually, Mark XV is scarcer than the UTC. Just case in point

 

[EugV12]

As far as Marks go, this is my favourite by far - I don't think any of the consecutive Marks quite have the "Mark", if you know what I mean. I think it's the last true to the form Mark that IWC has made, including the homages. But I can say the same about the UTC - it's the last flieger they made that was true to the form, plus the added GMT functionality...

 

[BonyWrists]

Do you have other GMT watches that you like as much? I'd have a hard time letting go of the UTC.

 

[EugV12]

I have a Seiko SBDB017 that is also a true GMT, but those are hard to come by. I like the UTC but I feel like Mark XV is more of a timeless classic. But then who knows

 

[Simon]

Taste is subjective, but the UTC dial always been too busy for me - the Mark XV is the IWC - crisp, clean, classic.

 

[Watchfiend12]

Two very nice watches but the Mark XV would be the keeper. As mentioned above, the UTC dial is very busy.

 

[Time Exposure]

Actually, Mark XV is scarcer than the UTC. Just case in point

Wow, I guess personal perception replaced fact! Maybe I'm lumping all the Marks together because they all look the same to me when seen individually (I know they're not the same). Was that UTC model's design repeated over different reference numbers too?

 

[Jhchr2]

It’s a hard decision. If it were me, I’d lean towards keeping the Mark. The simpler dial and the thinner font on the numerals give it a much cleaner look and appeals more to me. Add in the fact that it is more comfortable for you to wear, that would be the one to keep.


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[sticky]

Ideally you would keep them both but if one has to move out it should be the UTC.

 

[Nokie]

I like both as well, but I would keep the Mark, IMHO.

 

[Perseus]

Taste is subjective, but the UTC dial always been too busy for me - the Mark XV is the IWC - crisp, clean, classic.

I feel the same way. I strongly prefer the XV.

 

[mconlonx]

Both are grail-ish watches, and seeing only face-on shots, knowing nothing about how they wear, the UTC would get the nod. Seeing thick comp photo and hearing about the thicknesses and how they wear, the Mark would get the nod.

 

[PratchettFan]

Another vote for keeping the Mark XV.