====== IWC Pilot's Watch Mark XVIII ======
The **Mark XVIII** is a [[pilot's watch]] produced by [[IWC]] since [[2016]].

===== Overview =====
The legendary [[IWC Mark XI]] aviator's watch was a "cult watch". Produced from [[1948]] until the early eighties, the Mark XI was never available to the public. Sensing an opportunity in the 1990s, IWC introduced a civilian version in [[1993]], the [[IWC Pilot's Watch Mark XII|Mark XII]]. Over the following decades, IWC produced the [[IWC Pilot's Watch Mark XV|Mark XV]], larger [[IWC Pilot's Watch Mark XVI|Mark XVI]], 41 mm [[IWC Pilot's Watch Mark XVII|Mark XVII]], and this **Mark XVIII**.

Introduced at [[SIHH]] in [[2016]], the Mark XVIII quickly followed the controversial Mark XVII, then just 4 years old. The most notable feature of the Mark XVIII was the elimination of the large "triple date" window of the [[IWC Pilot's Watch Mark XVII|Mark XVII]]. The case was also reduced in size slightly to 40 mm, and the numerals 6 and 9 are returned to the dial as on the [[IWC Pilot's Watch Mark XV|Mark XV]]. The overall effect is a classic-looking watch, though the large case means the date has migrated somewhat into the dial. The basic Mark XVIII is available with a black or silver dial.

The Mark XVIII has appeared in many more versions than any previous model, as the [[IWC Pilot's Watch]] range has expanded. Special versions with larger and smaller cases are offered, some with no date window at all. The first "[[IWC Pilot's Watch Top Gun|Top Gun]]" model in the classic "Mark" series appeared at [[SIHH]] in [[2016]], the 41 mm [[ceramic]]-cased **Pilot's Watch Mark XVIII Top Gun Miramar**. Beginning in [[2017]], IWC began updating most Mark XVIII models to use the [[Sellita]]-derived [[IWC 35110|IWC 35110 or 35111]] movement. All 40 mm models are Ref. IW3270, while 41 mm and 39 mm examples are Ref. IW3247 and IW3248, respectively.

At the same time the Mark XVIII was introduced, IWC also unveiled the new smaller [[IWC Pilot's Watch 36|Pilot's Watch 36]]. A successor to the [[IWC Pilot's Watch Midsize|Pilot's Watch Midsize]], the Pilot's Watch 36 nevertheless featured new dial styling. In [[2018]], that line was trimmed down and a new model more closely resembling the Mark XVIII added. At [[SIHH]] [[2019]], IWC introduced a new [[IWC Pilot's Watch Spitfire]] collection. They had previously used this term on variations of the Mark XV-XVII line, along with other models. Although based on the 39 mm Mark XVIII, the Spitfire is a new line entirely, with an in-house movement and chronograph model.

===== Special Versions =====
Many special versions of the Mark XVIII were produced, including with a smaller 39 mm case and no date as well as a larger 41 mm ceramic/titanium case.

  * Le Petit Prince (2016) - Stainless steel 40 mm case, blue sunburst dial
  * Top Gun Miramar (2016) - Black ceramic 41 mm case, olive drab dial, inner red hour ring
  * Antoine de Saint Exupery (2017) - Stainless steel 40 mm case, brown sunburst dial
  * Heritage (2017) - Titanium 40 mm case, black "heritage" dial
  * Special Watch for Aviators / Andrew Thomas (2017) - Stainless steel 40 mm case, black dial with numerals only at 3, 6, and 9, and no date, limited to 27 units
  * Tribute to [[IWC Pilot's Watch Mark XI|Mark 11]] (2017) - Stainless steel 40 mm case, black tribute dial, limited to 1948 units
  * Laureus (2018) - Black ceramic 41 mm case, blue sunburst dial, 1,500 examples
  * Hodinkee (2019) - Black ceratanium 39 mm case, no date, 500 examples


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**References:**
  * IW3247-02 (2016-2017) "Top Gun Miramar" 41 mm ceramic case and olive drab dial, Cal. 30110
  * IW3247-03 (2018) "Laureus" 41 mm ceramic case and blue dial, Cal. 35111, limited to 1,500 pieces
  * IW3248-01 (2019) "Hodinkee" 39 mm ceratanium case, Cal. 35111, limited to 500 pieces
  * IW3270-01 (2016-2018) Black dial, leather strap, Cal. 30110
  * IW3270-02 (2016-2018) Silver dial, leather strap, Cal. 30110
  * IW3270-03 (2017-present) "Antoine de Saint Exupery" brown dial, leather strap, Cal. 30110
  * IW3270-04 (2016-2018) "Le Petit Prince" blue dial, leather strap, Cal. 30110
  * IW3270-06 (2017-present) "Heritage" black dial, leather strap, Cal. 35111
  * IW3270-07 (2017) "Tribute to Mark 11" black dial, green textile strap, Cal. 35111, limited to 1,948 pieces
  * IW3270-08 (2017) "Special Watch for Aviators / Andrew Thomas" black dial, leather strap, Cal. 35110, limited to 27 pieces
  * IW3270-09 (2018-present) Black dial, leather strap, Cal. 30110
  * IW3270-10 (2018-present) "Le Petit Prince", leather strap, Cal. 35111
  * IW3270-11 (2016-2018) Black dial, bracelet, Cal. 30110
  * IW3270-12 (2018-present) Silver dial, leather strap, Cal. 30110
  * IW3270-14 (2016-2018) "Le Petit Prince", bracelet, Cal. 30110
  * IW3270-15 (2018-present) Black dial, bracelet, Cal. 35111
  * IW3270-16 (2018-present) "Le Petit Prince", bracelet, Cal. 35111
  * IW3270-17 (2017-present) Silver dial, canvas strap, Cal. 35111

**Movement: **
  * [[Automatic winding]] calibre [[IWC 30110]] or [[IWC 35110]]/[[IWC 35111]]

**Case: **
  * [[Stainless steel]], [[ceramic]], or [[titanium]]
  * Ø 39 mm, 40 mm, or 41 mm
  * Screw-down caseback

**Dial:**
  * Black with [[luminous]] indexes
  * White numerals
  * Steel hours and minutes hand, inlaid with [[luminous color]]
  * White seconds hand

**Functions: **
  * Hours, minutes, [[central seconds]] with [[hacking seconds]]
  * Date window at 3 00

**Bracelet: **
  * Metal bracelet or leather strap

**Production: **
  * Production [[2016]] - present
  * Predecessor [[IWC Pilot's Watch Mark XVII]]
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===== See Also =====
  * [[IWC Pilot's Watch]]
  * [[IWC Pilot's Watch Spitfire]]
  * [[IWC Pilot's Watch Top Gun]]
  * [[IWC Pilot's Watch 36]]


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