Many thanks Viken, I thought IWC might have or even have released an official explanation as I got curious about the "numerology" here, but some sort of superstition could definitely make sense ;-) Cheers.
Stainless steel case Diameter 40.0 mm, Black or Blue dial with luminescence, Black or Blue calfskin strap with EasX-CHANGE system, Strap width 20.0 mm. 32111 Calibre IWC-manufactured movement Automatic, self-winding 120 hours Power Reserve 28800.0 (4.0 hz...
I have the XVI and I think it's a candidate for a perfect daily wearer. A sleek 39mm case, robust and accurate movement, and timeless design. It holds its own against any of my Rolex watches.
I don’t follow the Mark closely so my knowledge of the history of this model is limited, but I’m curious to know why IWC skipped over XIX. IIRC, the Mark went from XII to XV, skipping 13 and 14 as I understand it because these numbers are considered eithe...
Why no Mark 13 or 14? The answer is simply due to superstition. The number 13 is considered unlucky in the US and Europe while the number 14 is considered the same in Asia. As to number 19, there are claims that it is considered unlucky in Japan.
For the next iteration, hopefully a 38-39mm to mitigate the date window placement or a no date version. And with a bracelet option. Overall a nice offer for sure