Civilian mark 11 questions

I found a very interesting thread from August 2007 by Adrian, where he explains that there were only two batches of civilian Mk 11s issued, one in 1973 and one in 1983. Are these the only civilian Mk 11s around? According to the thread all these models also had 7 digit serial numbers on the inside case back. My question is: do these serial numbers follow the normal numeric system used by IWC on all their (civilian) models, or do these batches have a separate serial system?

Thank you for taking the time. Any answers would be much appreciated.

Cheers,
Jan

Civilian mark 11 questions

Hi Jan,

I'm sorry I don't have an answer for you but I thought I should add one clarification... IWC actually produced other civilian models of the Mark XI, most notably for B.O.A.C., so it may be more appropriate to refer to the models you're asking about as the retail versions. Another interesting point is that these models were the only ones not produced under contract. I would have to imagine their sales owe more to IWC's using up back inventory than specific market considerations.

Good luck!
Michael

Civilian mark 11 questions

Thank you for your information Michael!

Cheers,
Jan

The B. O. A. C. watches were marked …

with the same number on the movement and on the case; that is not normal for IWC "civilian" watches. "Retail" watches generally have different case and movement numbers.

The B. O. A. C. watches were marked …

Thank you very much. So the "retail" versions follow the normal serial no precedure as most other IWC watches. And the B.O.A.C. is the deviation batch as far as serial no is concerned.
Excellent.! Thanks.

Cheers,
Jan