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Hands on review new IWC Ingenieur
Was it the worst kept secret 🤫? I think everyone expected a new version of the Genta Classic this year, some would argue it’s a few years late!
The theme at IWC was all about engineering prowess and the proudly displayed the Mercedes Diesel that did 200 miles on one tank highlighting technology
The new watch certainly carries DNA from the previous generations
And the family resemblance is all too obvious. But does it succeed in being heir to the throne?
The first impression are very positive, its extremely comfortable and the bracelet is exquisite. The bracelet gains its aesthetics from the second generation, whilst the dial and bezel are clearly from the original SL and are quintessential to the overall design.
Comfort wise it’s excellent. The bracelet has s double deployment but if you want a clasp with an extension adjustment for summer you can purchase it as an optional part.
It still has the soft iron cover and that contributes to the height being 10.8mm, which is still quite acceptable.
Of the four options I found the aquamarine dial to be the most standout - not what I was expecting
Its an usual colour- the original intention was for a more blue colour, I am glad that they were a bit more daring.
The process for producing the colour is complex and requires several operations
The other version which caught my attention was the titanium version with grey dial
I couldn’t get over how light this was. The combination with the black indices and hands was really cool.
One area of controversy is perhaps the crown guard
I would have preferred it without but, its not as bad as you might think and isn’t a dealbreaker.
The price is another point and I can see that, but this piece is extremely well finished in terms of the case and bracelet
Whilst each part is machine produced all the polishing is done by hand. Also the bracelet is designed to he adjustable without needing tools.
Overall it meets its brief, is extremely comfortable, displays its DNA in abundance. A solid release that will make a fantastic addition to any collection.
My only concern is that in the UK the waiting list is already 1 year.
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Imran
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Hands on review new IWC Ingenieur
Was it the worst kept secret 🤫? I think everyone expected a new version of the Genta Classic this year, some would argue it’s a few years late! The theme at IWC was all about engineering prowess and the proudly displayed the Mercedes Diesel that did 200 m...
"My only concern is that in the UK the waiting list is already 1 year."
Probably the same worldwide which is now pretty much common practice by the major watch and auto manufacturers. Make a product hard to get and everyone will want one. Thanks much for your review...👍
A BEAUTIFUL QUALITY LOOKING PIECE
SOME SMALL CHANGES DENOTE A NEW GENERATION OF INGENIEUR WITH A BIT OF HERITAGE LESS 'PURE GENTA' BUT ASTHETCALLY ATTRACTIVE ON ITS OWN. (IMHO)
Is the zero before the 1 normal for this model historically?
Don't know if I've noticed. Seems novel to me...
It's very interesting...
...not sure it's the way to go, but if you're limited to the height of the window, it probably doesn't make it any less legible. It might even add to the 'tool' factor of the watch.
One thing to note that the upper surface of the case is not flat but sloping slightly to 12 and 6 position
So the height of the bezel looks uneven . Looks high on the 12 and 6 position than the 9 and 3 position. Looks weird