IWC

Mark XV

38mm Popular Model Consistent Pricing

Low $3,288

Median $3,901

High $4,058

The IWC Mark XV sits in a sweet spot between the compact Mark XII and the larger pilot’s watches that followed: enough dial to breathe, without much watch spilling across the wrist. Its black dial, crisp Arabic numerals and triangle at twelve give you the instrument-panel clarity people come to the Mark series for, with a date window that earns its place in everyday use.

Introduced in 1999, the Mark XV moved from its predecessor’s Jaeger-LeCoultre movement to the ETA-based 37524—a practical distinction if you’re choosing between generations. The 38mm steel case is also worth trying against the smaller Mark XII rather than assuming they wear alike. On an example that has been worked on, one particular detail deserves attention: the soft-iron inner case, which provides magnetic shielding, should still be present.

MovementAutomatic

Caliber37524

Case MaterialStainless Steel

Case Size38mm

Water Resistance60m