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IWC B-Uhr Re-Edition: A Collector's Plea for Historical Accuracy

amanico · 2020-07-17T02:36:54Z

Collector amanico proposes an IWC B-Uhr re-edition: faithful design, smaller size (45-46mm), no date. Community discusses power reserve placement and movement type.

By amanico · Jul 17, 2020 · 31 replies

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Nicolas (amanico) makes a compelling case for a faithful re-edition of the IWC B-Uhr, advocating for a design that respects its historical oversized DNA while adapting to modern wearability. His vision emphasizes key elements like size, the absence of a date complication, and the preservation of its legendary status. This article explores the community's response to his proposal, highlighting shared desires and specific design preferences for such a significant reissue.

In a smaller size than the original, but still a bit big as the oversized case was part of its DNA, but 45, 46 mm ie enough!

The Myth, the Legend, the Grail!

Credit picture: IWC.

No date, eeeh?

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

A power reserve indicator, if included, should ideally be on the movement side rather than cluttering the dial, though some would accept it on the back.
While a manual-wind movement is preferred for historical accuracy, an automatic movement would be an acceptable compromise for a modern re-edition.
The community generally agrees that if a power reserve indicator is present, its placement on the case back is less obtrusive than on the dial.

The Discussion

Explorertwo

Jul 17, 2020

With perpetual calendar etc...

RG1

Jul 17, 2020

Sterile dial, no date and manual winding, 40 mm I wish....

VinnieD

Jul 17, 2020

But these watches are too charged politically for my taste

India Whiskey Charlie

Jul 17, 2020

And, no limited edition either. Yeah, one can only dream...👍

Brandon Skinner

Jul 17, 2020

What’s the hold up?

Darron

Jul 20, 2020

Although I personally love the PR indicator complication; I heavily prefer on the back; but I do not like IWC’s implementation of PR indicator in the back (atleast the ones I have see ). I prefer manual wind, but would accept automatic. Let’s get this version built!

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