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Christianch shares his new IWC Hodinkee Edition, a birthday acquisition that sparks discussion due to its 'older' movement and price point. He highlights the watch's understated design, the unique Ceratanium material, and the absence of a date window and 'automatic' text, which appeals to purists. This post invites the community to weigh in on the controversial aspects and appreciate its distinctive features.
What is the appeal of buying a co-branded Hodinkee piece? Not trying to be glib, just want to understand the rationale because people do seem willing to pay a premium for co-branding with a watch blog/advertising website.
I suspect on this occasion it might be the design and use of material that is attractive to a collector. Of course, some of us, myself included, would rather an original Mark XI for around the same money. Perhaps if IWC were to issue a pilots' watch today a material like Ceratanium would be considered a better alternative to steel.
You got the nicest watch those guys have. I love the watch, but those guys except for their Seiko guy are real poseurs. Congratulations on your birthday watch once again; itβs a lovely piece.
the best looking pilot watch ever! Congratulations! I am not quite into pilot watches but was swayed by this one. Unfortunately they are all sold out!
The flat-tipped hands, no "automatic" on the dial, no date, are very nice, and the case material is actually the kind of thing that I can see would make a difference in day-to-day wear. I didn't buy one, but I certainly see the appeal. Seeing the success of this model, it will be hard for IWC to resist repeating this formula in some slightly different form, something sure to irritate those counting on it being a LE. Congrats and happy birthday to Christian!
I think they did a great job with this one. Nice size, interesting case material, clean dial, correct hands. Enjoy!
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