IWC Pilot Mark IW3241

IWC Pilot Mark Xii Pilot head plus generic black leather strap in good condition

Basic Info Listing code : QEOSX8 Brand : IWC Model : Pilot Mark Reference number : IW3241 Movement : Automatic Case material : Steel Bracelet material : Leather Year of production : 1996 (Approximation) Condition : Used (Good) Scope of delivery : No original box, no original papers Gender : Men's watch/Unisex Location : Hong Kong Price : HK$39,018 Availability : Item is in stock Caliber Movement : Automatic Case Case material : Steel Case diameter : 36 x 44 mm Bezel material : Steel Bracelet/strap Bracelet material : Leather Bracelet color : Black Clasp : Buckle Clasp material : Steel Purchased a few years ago pre-owned but selling because it's a bit too modern for me and thus hardly gets any wrist time. The IWC Pilot's Watch Mark XII, reference IW3241, is a historically important and highly collectible watch. Introduced in 1994, it marked IWC's return to its classic pilot watch design after over a decade without a direct successor to the Mark XI. Historical Significance & Design The Mark XII was designed as a modern evolution of IWC's legendary military-issued pilot watches. Its clean, highly legible dial with Arabic numerals is directly inspired by historical models like the "Dirty Dozen" watches. It set the foundational design language for IWC's entire modern Pilot's Watch collection. Key Design & Specifications · Case: 36mm diameter, 10.4mm thick. Considered compact and versatile by today's standards. · Crystal: Sapphire, a significant upgrade from the acrylic used in earlier models. · Dial: Matte black with luminous Arabic numerals and a white date wheel at 3 o'clock. · Water Resistance: 60 meters (6 ATM). · Lug Width: 18mm, making strap changes easy. The Movement: A Key Feature A defining aspect of the Mark XII is its movement. Most IW3241 models house the IWC Caliber 884/2, which is a modified Jaeger-LeCoultre 889/2 movement. · Considerations: This high-quality movement is known for smooth winding and instant date change. Market Value as a Pre-Owned Watch The Mark XII was produced only from 1994 to 1999 and is no longer new.