The 2017 IWC Ingenieur Collection
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The 2017 IWC Ingenieur Collection
Introducing the 2017 IWC Ingenieur collection .
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/iwc-i ... ntroducing
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/iwc-i ... ntroducing
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Re: The 2017 IWC Ingenieur Collection
IWC's are classy watches no doubt but this collection leaves me fairly cold. I think it is the chunky hands and the square chrono pushers that immediately catch the eye (in a bad way). I know it's hardly a competitor but I think I'd rather have a new C3 (ideally an FLE panda ) and buy a Omega Moonwatch with the saving.
I far prefer the original vintage Ingenieur pictured in the article.
I far prefer the original vintage Ingenieur pictured in the article.
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Re: The 2017 IWC Ingenieur Collection
Generally speaking, I am a big fan of IWC, and although the three hander is perhaps a bit plain, I do like the chronographs. Will be interesting to see some real-life pictures.
Richard
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Re: The 2017 IWC Ingenieur Collection
Redesigning icons to look like every other watch in yours or anyone else's range is not a good idea imo. Lacking spark. It should at least say ingenuier on the dial, could be any old iwc.
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Re: The 2017 IWC Ingenieur Collection
i'd never wear anyything like it, but the perpetual calendar is absolutely gorgeous! what a wonderful piece of design.
watching you fail in your quest for a “one watch” has been great entertainment
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Re: The 2017 IWC Ingenieur Collection
The original Ingenieur range was distinctive. This range isn't, so it does feel like a retrograde step.
Re: The 2017 IWC Ingenieur Collection
I liked the 40mm 3 hand ingenieur with its quirky bezel, crown guards and integrated bracelet.
Well done IWC - I certainly don't like this new take on a classic!
Neil
Well done IWC - I certainly don't like this new take on a classic!
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Re: The 2017 IWC Ingenieur Collection
That's what I thought too! The former on order, the latter now on the wrist.Thegreyman wrote:I know it's hardly a competitor but I think I'd rather have a new C3 (ideally an FLE panda ) and buy a Omega Moonwatch with the saving.
However, those IWC chronographs are gorgeous.
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Re: The 2017 IWC Ingenieur Collection
How to bland down a line?!
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Re: The 2017 IWC Ingenieur Collection
Yep , I do too .Thegreyman wrote:I far prefer the original vintage Ingenieur pictured in the article.
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Re: The 2017 IWC Ingenieur Collection
Not inspired by any of them.
One query.
Why is it that most / many watch manufacturers are releasing 'Vintage Inspired' watch designs this year? Can't they think of anything new?
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One query.
Why is it that most / many watch manufacturers are releasing 'Vintage Inspired' watch designs this year? Can't they think of anything new?
Guy
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Re: The 2017 IWC Ingenieur Collection
I'd love to see a proper long term review of the new 7750-analog chrono movement. I feel like making it just good enough was a mistake: too small power reserve and too plain. They should have made it a central minute hand like Lemania 5100 of old or Breguet Type XXI.
As 3239 owner I should be happy about desirability of my watch against the new meh one in case I want to sell it.
As 3239 owner I should be happy about desirability of my watch against the new meh one in case I want to sell it.
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