IWC Pilot's Watch Mark XVI Limited Edition Japan

I posted about this watch sometime back asking if anyone knows about this watch. Well I manage find out more.

IWC Pilot watch

The watch.

Well there are two models, IWC reference 325516 and reference 325517. The difference between the two watches is the strap, with the reference 325516 fitted with a black crocodile leather strap and the reference 325517 fitted with a metal bracelet. 

Both the watches are based on the current Pilot Classic Mk. XVI, so they share the same specifications. The reference 325516 is a limited edition run of 200 pieces while the reference 325517 is limited to 150 pieces. 

IWC reference 325516, price USD 5,500.

IWC reference 325517, price USD 7,300.

Photographs: kijikan.co.jp

I tried the reference 325517 and really like it. Tempted but did not get it. Another watch was in the line of sight, but that is another story.