The Mark series serves as IWC’s entry-level watch with a relatively simple structure. The production cost for this case design is roughly comparable to that of a Tissot, meaning it presents almost no obstacles for replica manufacturing. It mainly consists of just the case and dial, with no sophisticated mechanical structures.
In terms of movement, the genuine Mark XX has been upgraded to an in-house manufacture movement. When adjusting the calendar, it no longer follows the downward rotation direction seen in older 2892 movements; instead, the calendar adjustment direction matches that of 2824 and 9015 movements. Factories have not elaborated clearly on this point. One possibility is that they are clearing large stockpiles of 2892 movements. Another is to accommodate buyers who prefer Swiss movements by equipping SW300.
If 2892 is not used, the unmodified silent 9015 becomes the alternative. I have covered the known flaws of the 9015 movement, such as noise issues, in previous articles and will not repeat them here.
If you seek a replica with the correct calendar rotation matching the genuine piece, go for the M+ Factory Mark. The build quality of both factories is similar, with the core difference lying in their movements. Note that case inner components built for the 9015 movement cannot be swapped for Swiss movements.
Citing the manufacturer’s description:
Following its predecessor, the Mark XVII launched in 2016, IWC skipped Mark XIX and released the Mark XX. The new model features subtle design tweaks. The refined case finishing delivers greater practicality and improved wearing comfort. Beyond the classic blue and black dial variants, it also comes in green — one of the most sought-after colours in the watch industry in recent years.
The V7 Factory Mark XX is the only version on the market brave enough to publish side-by-side replica vs genuine comparison reviews. It corrects flaws found in competing existing replicas. Its structure and fine details are replicated one-to-one according to the genuine watch. When disassembled, it perfectly matches the original, delivering a genuine flawless clone.
V7 Factory retains the 40mm stainless steel case craftsmanship used for the Mark XVIII. The soft‑iron inner antimagnetic shield has been removed. Case thickness is slightly reduced from 11mm to 10.83mm. It still adopts a screw-down crown. The lugs are slightly wider than the prior generation, and the longitudinal lug spacing shrinks from 51.2mm to 49.2mm for enhanced wrist comfort. The bezel receives mirror polishing to accentuate three-dimensional contours. Every dimension including diameter, thickness, curve, plus the edge lines on the caseback are 100% matched to the genuine reference. Polishing on all edges is meticulously executed.
The solid caseback further elevates the watch’s finish quality. The brushed texture on V7’s caseback faithfully reproduces the original; the effect holds up flawlessly from all viewing angles.
Like the genuine IWC Mark XX, the V7 replica uses imported double-sided anti-reflective curved sapphire crystal with transparency identical to the original. Printed white indices and hour markers remain consistent. Compared with Mark XVIII, the markers at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o’clock are lengthened. Luminescent strips are upgraded to luminescent coating. Arabic numerals shift slightly toward the dial centre. The “IWC” logo at 12 o’clock moves marginally upward, while the triangular marker transforms into teardrop-shaped luminous material to achieve the updated visual proportion.
The stepped date window features white background with black numerals and sits on the circular track aligned with the date numerals, creating striking contrast against the dial background. Luminous elements on the dial and hands guarantee legibility under all lighting conditions.
The hour and minute hands are rhodium-plated, and the tips of the hands feature a subtle downward bend. (Note: This detail differentiates it from competing market replicas. V7 is known for strict attention to fine details; no defects can be spotted even under magnification.)
V7 Factory uses specially imported calfskin leather for this Mark XX model. The material quality, craftsmanship and wearing comfort replicate the genuine piece 100%. The newly moulded clasp exhibits outstanding finishing and engraving quality. Both clasp and strap integrate the self-release EasX-CHANGE® quick-change system. Tools are unnecessary; you can swap straps and bracelets effortlessly. This is a standout feature separating it from other replicas available on the market.
V7 Factory fits this model with brand-new imported Swiss Seagull 2892 or SW300 movements. Both deliver outstanding performance, steady precision and long-term reliability with minimal servicing issues. V7 also offers an affordable variant equipped with the stable Seagull 2892 movement; all exterior details stay identical to the Swiss-movement edition.
Pricing is slightly higher than the older generation. The most obvious visual difference lies in the quick-release mechanism fitted on the inner side of the strap, which serves as an easy identifying feature. Blue is no longer exclusive to the Little Prince Special Edition; the standard version also comes with a blue rotating bezel. Many feel this move caters to exploiting existing long-time customers.
