ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 6 – The IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII

IWC-Pilots-Watch-Mark-XVIII-2Next up in our festive lineup is one of this year’s crowd favourites – the IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII. This modestly-sized, understated watch goes to show that when you’ve got good design and an enviable pedigree, you don’t need bell and whistles (though that Santoni strap certainly adds to the lustre of the piece). Who should you buy this for? You don’t need to be a flyboy to appreciate the Mark XVIII’s good looks – this simple, clean timepiece looks good on any wrist. What’s the damage? Under 8k IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII Australian pricing IWC Mark XVIII, $6100 on leather and $7500 on stainless steel bracelet

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