Collecting watches: main topics and sub-topics (part 2)
Another topic that - at one time of building my collection - built "itself" was to have the first four generations of IWC Ingenieur watches, all 1) in steel, 2) with steel bracelet and 3) black dial. They cover a time span from 1955 until 1992. The Ingeni...
Thank you Alkiro, sorry, lots of text in my post but....
...IWC used to be a fascinating, technologically important watch company. Thank you for your kind words. HSTE
If we can do an analogy with wines, you did with this IWC collection a "vertical". Perfect!
And I always stand there flabbergasted of your AP RO collection. OMG! Best wishes Alkiro
Thank you - and yes: the 866 is really special but, to be honest, .....
... if you have not done so, you should once find a chance to put a 1832 on your wrist. This watch is just amazing! Cheers, HSTE
I have not had the chance to do so but appreciate the suggestion ;-) The 1832 seems like a very interesting piece as well... oh heck they're all tempting.
Maybe trying one on would be the push I need to get into "vintage" (or is it "used", hahaha)? Thank you for sharing.
Great post!!!!!!
Lovely quartet from one of my fav. brands. Interesting to read your experience with these gems. The 1832 is impressive but Jesus what a hefty price tag.
Love that 866..
if that was available now but without the date I would want one! Together they make a great photo. Thank you for showing.
The 1832 is impressive.
I heard it wears large due to its lugs but it is one of the most masculine Genta-watches. The RO and the Nautilus may be more popular but the IWC-design looks more purpose-built and the movement is bulletproof, while the ultrathin movements from AP/PP are...
I have „a number“ of vintage (and modern) watches, but …
… no movement beats the Pellaton movement in the 1832 Cheers, HSTE
They are all great looking vintage tool watches.
For me the 1832 is my favourite but the others are great as well. Wear and enjoy them in good health. Marc