M+ Factory IWC Mark XVIII Blue Ceramic Updated V2 Center Axis Version

The IWC Pilot model is produced by the leading Super Clone manufacturer workshops with a 5th class titanium case, 41 mm diameter and a high-precision automatic Super Clone mechanism 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.

Is the M+ IWC Misty Blue Mark XVIII worth buying?

In fact, when the factory announced this model, I shared some information about the watch with you; You can review the article on the site for details: "Is the Quality of the M+ Factory IWC Mark XVIII Blue Ceramic Replica Watch Good?" Is the Quality of the M+ Factory IWC Mark This is a nice detail. In addition, the use of ceramic and titanium on the material side this time is one of the generally prominent aspects of the watch. This time, M Factory's mold work is really good; You can buy it with peace of mind. After all, the original is both premium and limited edition, which is a point that many watch lovers are not very happy with. For those who really love this watch, the M+ Mark XVIII can seriously be considered! Below I disassembled the watch; Thus, watch lovers will be able to see the workmanship details more closely!

First of all, the diameter of this watch is 41 mm; This is a very common measurement in the Mark series. On the thickness side, the watch is around 11mm; Of course, there may be slight differences in thickness depending on grip strength. In terms of dimensions, it is not much different from the previous classic models. As for the overall processing quality, the watch is machined with very rounded lines; There is no feeling of stinging and the details on the corners are very carefully processed!

Case and Body Workmanship

The highlight of this watch is again in the material: The entire watch is made using misty blue ceramic and titanium, and this detail is processed faithfully to the original. This blue ceramic is obtained by IWC mixing powdered zirconium oxide with other metal oxides, shaping it and then baking it in the oven at high temperatures. This time M Factory made a color correction; Even though the first batch was released in very small numbers, it received criticism from many watch friends. That's why, in this latest batch, M Factory processed the color of the watch to a level that closely approximates the original!

Dial and Hand Details

As for the dial surface, I specifically disassembled the watch so that everyone could understand the data more clearly. The dial surface of the watch is not a mirror, but has a slightly grained texture; which reflects the aesthetics of the original. The overall watch has a large three-hand design (hour, minute and seconds); The hour markers have lume coating inside. The fonts also give a very three-dimensional feel and the details are quite successful. The date window at 3 o'clock gives a clear sense of layering, and the size of the date text is balanced; Thus, the annoying situation of "fake at first glance" is avoided when compared to the original!

Glass and Sapphire Crystal

As for the general glass, this time sapphire glass is used in the watch. Sapphire glass both increases permeability and does not scratch easily; At this point, sapphire's contribution is truly great! I disassembled the watch from start to finish; As can be seen in the photo below, the glass of the watch is very clear. Sapphire is already the standard equipment of watches today; Sapphire glass is used in all high-end watches!

As for the right side of the case, the crown of the watch is made of titanium. This material does not feel as round to the touch as stainless steel, and the engraving on it is not as clear as stainless steel. It would be really good if M Factory could update the crown details. Frankly, the crown detail in this latest version did not seem very advantageous to me; because the material is limited. Making a three-dimensional replica with titanium is still uncommon in the industry!

As for the back, this time the watch is again made of titanium material. An award-winning work in the Laureus global painting competition organized by IWC is engraved on the case back. When I compare this figure to the original images, I can't say that the original is very vibrant either; It can be considered a work only as an image. As for the mechanism, this time the Seagull 2892 movement is used in the watch; whereas the original uses the 32111 movement. So there is a difference on the mechanism side; However, on the setting side, the functions are preserved exactly. This is one of the reasons why many watch lovers love the Seagull mechanism!

Strap, Buckle and Comfort

As for the strap, this time the rubber-nylon style strap used in the watch has very comfortable hand comfort; The details of the strap are also very successful! You can contact me directly for detail photos!

Summary: In this section, I briefly examined the workmanship details of the M+ IWC Pilot series IW328101 Mark XVIII. The general details of the watch are largely faithful to the original; Especially this time, the update made by the factory on the case has brought the color side closer to the original details. Those who love this watch can buy it. Thanks for watching!

I hope my articles will be useful to you. I will share more detailed disassembly, real shot review and real-replica comparison in the future.