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Tech question, sort of…
In my case, after so many watches the whole thing becomes cloying. How many watches can you wear, after all. Of course, this doesn’t refer to those who actually collect: Rolex GMTs, for instance.
Anyhow, I think it was yesterday that I had the chance to see and touch an IWC Ingenieur. I always liked the “idea” and looks of that particular watch but had never been able to try it on. Well, it was love at first sight. Simple, subdue, easy to read, 100m water resistance and 75hrs power reserve. And an all titanium option to boot. So I’ve become tempted.
However, the movement seems to be all too simple: no special material for the balance spring, no parameters of precision… Except for the power reserve it seems like a basic ETA movement (not that there is anything wrong with an ETA movement.
So my question is: would the movement in that IWC be anything comparable to an Omega or Rolex movement? Thank you kindly for your response.
This message has been edited by India Whiskey Charlie on 2024-12-18 15:03:55
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Tech question, sort of…
In my case, after so many watches the whole thing becomes cloying. How many watches can you wear, after all. Of course, this doesn’t refer to those who actually collect: Rolex GMTs, for instance. Anyhow, I think it was yesterday that I had the chance to s...
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with 120 hour power reserve (5-days) and silicon escape wheel and pallet lever.... not exactly a primitive movement, but the asking price for a new Ingenieur is quite steep.
The 8-year warranty has been offered by all Richemont brands except Lange
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The lever part is very easy to wear and tear.
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I'm also very tempted by this one
Waiting for IWC to release the adjustable buckle in Titanium, and it will be difficult to resist.
They already have the adjustable buckle in titanium...
And, it was discussed here a few times.
in London
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Try it on, you might like it...
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My Zenith Pilot Bronze has a winding issue where the crown slips. It had to be sent to the manufacturer where Zenith changed it out from a screw down to a non screw down.
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