The new pilot's watch "Mark XX (20)", which has received many inquiries from IWC fans, has arrived.

Pilot's Watch Mark XX
Left IW328201 ¥687,500 (tax included)
Right IW328203 ¥687,500 (tax included)

The series has been loved by die-hard fans, so it attracts a lot of attention whenever new information is released. And this time as well, I think it's a workmanship that doesn't disappoint the expectations of such fans. While firmly inheriting the tradition that the series has inherited, it is a new work that has been meticulously brushed up everywhere.

The case size is the same as the Mark XVIII, 40mm in diameter, and the black dial has a matte finish and the blue has a glossy finish.

Left (new) IW328201 Mark XX
Right (Old) IW327009 Mark XVIII

For reference, I compared the black dials of the predecessor model "Mark XVII" side by side. Once again, I am fascinated by the pure and functional design of this series. It's really beautiful when it's so simple.

The design seemed to be complete, so the difference between the old and new is almost at the level of spotting mistakes! As a difference that can be understood by arranging them side by side,

● The Arabic numerals on the indexes have become smaller and the minute scale has become shorter.
● The hands have changed from black to silver (black dial only).
● The calendar display is now black characters on a white background (black dial only).
● The crown has become larger.
● Fully polished bezel (black dial only).
● The shape of the lug has changed and it has become shorter.

The dial design has become more balanced from the center as a whole. The needle looks a little thicker and bigger due to the specification change. Is this model change a fine adjustment to improve visibility more than now?



I layered two watches as a trial and it looks like this. You can clearly see that the subtle improvements have been made without compromising the casual yet strong identity that is unique to the series.

Up to this point, we've talked about changes to the exterior, but of course, we've also made improvements to the parts that can't be seen. Finally, this series is also equipped with the IWC-manufactured caliber 32111. It is a famous machine that boasts a long power reserve of 120 hours (Mark XVIII has a power reserve of 42 hours). Is there a back cover skeleton because it is a very beautiful movement? Even though I think...



I dare to say that the engraved back cover of the German aircraft "Junkers Ju 52"... as expected of IWC, you know... Until the Mark XVII, the blue dial was engraved with Saint-Exupéry's "Petit Prince", the so-called "Prince of the Stars", on the back cover, but from the Mark XX it has disappeared and the back is the same as the black dial. It becomes the lid.

Waterproofness has also been upgraded from 6 ATM to 10 ATM. It is fitted with a calfskin strap in each color that uses the "EasX-CHANGE" system.



The place where I personally feel the most difference is the finish of the bezel. As you can see from this angle, the bezel, which was satin-finished on the Mark XVII, has been polished like the black dial of the Big Pilot 43, and the hands, including the hands, have been given a bit of brilliance. This may have improved the total balance when used with a stainless steel bracelet.