Comparative review of the genuine Swiss caliber V7 Factory IWC Mark XVIII ETA2892 caliber with the original

V7 Factory IWC Mark XVIII ETA 2892 Original Comparative Review

The IWC Pilot model is produced by MKS Factory with a solid stainless steel case, 40 mm diameter and Miyota 9015 high frequency movement architecture. It is among the most successful 1:1 super clone watch reviews on the market, with its sapphire crystal AR coating glass, original case tolerances and detailed workmanship.

Today's topic is V7 Factory. V7 had previously produced a Breitling Transocean series; Now it is entering the Mark XVIII business, competing with the MKS. Let's take a look at what are the real advantages of this wonderful watch with a real mechanism:

All four colors available; The dimensions of 40 mm diameter and 11 mm thickness are exactly the same as the original. When you put them side by side, it is really difficult to distinguish which is real and which is a replica.

IWC's 'Mark series' has a long history. This series, which started with the Mark IX in 1936, has reached the Mark XVIII today, after a journey of more than seventy years. Although 'Mark' is not an official series name, it has become IWC's flagship model in the eyes of many watch enthusiasts. Whether it is 'Big Pilot' or 'Mark', they are all models inherited from the war periods and they still maintain their freshness. I believe that IWC's entry-level model, the Mark XVIII, will attract the attention of more and more watch lovers, and the classic 'Mark' will continue to offer us surprises.

Now let's look at the real vs. replica comparison of the blue model:

Even from an oblique angle, the performance of the V7 is completely satisfactory. The clarity of the sapphire crystal, the blue dial effect and the date font are largely consistent with the original; The R curve of the bezel fits the original perfectly. It's obvious how meticulous V7 is about details.

The height of the internal reflection is exactly the same as the original, the clarity of the sapphire glass is consistent with the original; The text color matches the original perfectly in every respect.

Movement comparison: The biggest highlight of this V7 Factory IWC Mark XVIII is that it uses the Swiss ETA2892-2 movement. The movement of the original IWC Mark 18 is caliber 31011; In fact, this caliber is a version crafted by IWC based on the Swiss ETA2892 movement. Previous high-end Mark 18 versions on the market generally used the Seagull 2892 movement. The precision of this mechanism is actually sufficient, but due to its ultra-thin structure, Seagull's possibilities are limited; Although they were able to build the structure as 2892, there was the biggest problem, the 'in-between' defect, and it was extremely difficult to fully repair it. This time, V7 Factory uses the Swiss ETA2892-2 movement; The movement is perfectly crafted and has Geneva lines. By reaching the same level of precision and stability as the original, it completely solves chronic after-sales problems and easily offers the mechanical performance of the original worth tens of thousands of lira.

General comparison: V7 IWC Mark XVIII, molded from the original; All parts were disassembled, analyzed and cloned perfectly. This is the only version on the market whose parts can be replaced with 100% original ones. Since the V7 version Mark is produced from the original mold, its front appearance is extremely consistent with the original; The blue dial effect reproduces the original perfectly, and it is difficult to distinguish the real thing from the replica. The dial does not look purple from any angle; With this technology, V7 is far ahead of the industry.

The factory states that it uses SANTONI calfskin material and workmanship imported from Italy; It is compatible with the original, its thickness is the same as the original and it gives a very textured feeling. Since the leather cost is much higher than the calfskin of ordinary versions, a truly perfect reproduction is achieved.

Currently, the replica Mark series is divided into two camps. The first is the 9015 movement version produced by MKs; It uses Citizen (Miyota) movement, its stability is not bad and its price is much more affordable. If you are a customer who is constantly looking for freshness and changes your model frequently, you can choose the MKS version. The second is the V7 Factory Mark 18 that I introduced today; It directly uses the original ETA2892 mechanism, the power reserve and failure rate are greatly improved. If you want to wear a watch for three, five or seven years, you will definitely not regret choosing this version; Moreover, the mechanism can also be used in other compatible watches, because a real Swiss movement works well for ten years or more. The audiences the two factories appeal to are different; I hope everyone finds the version that suits them.

If you read the article until the end, I hope this article was useful to you. We will share more detailed reviews in the coming days..