IWC
Pilot's Watch Mark XVII
IW326501
IWC's refined 41 mm interpretation of the classic Mark lineage.
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Overview
The IWC Pilot's Watch Mark XVII (IW326501) is a 41 mm stainless steel instrument watch produced between 2012 and 2016 as part of the long-running Mark series. Its clean black dial and legible layout honour the functional traditions established by earlier Mark references, while the calibre 30110 movement provides reliable automatic timekeeping. The reference sits comfortably within IWC's broader Pilot collection, balancing everyday wearability with the purposeful aesthetic of aviation-inspired watchmaking.
History
The Mark series traces its roots to IWC's mid-twentieth-century pilot watches, evolving through successive references that each refined the formula of legibility, durability, and understated design. The Mark XVII was introduced in the early 2010s as a successor to the Mark XVI, retaining the 41 mm case diameter that had become the modern standard for the line. Calibre 30110, an IWC-produced automatic movement, continued the brand's commitment to in-house manufacture within this segment. The reference was produced for approximately four years before the line transitioned to subsequent iterations.
Notable points
- 41 mm stainless steel case strikes a balance between the classic proportions of earlier Mark references and contemporary wrist presence.
- Black dial with Arabic numerals and a prominent triangle at 12 o'clock maintains the high-legibility layout central to the Mark series identity.
- Calibre 30110 is an IWC automatic movement offering a practical power reserve suited to daily wear.
- Soft-iron inner case provides protection against magnetic fields, a hallmark feature of IWC's Pilot watches.
- Produced from 2012 to 2016, the Mark XVII represents a distinct, self-contained chapter in the Mark lineage before further evolution of the line.
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