Comments:
Offered but Passed…
It’s beautiful, it fits perfectly. But must exercise patience. In 6-12 months the value proposition will be much stronger in my opinion…
Have you ever been on the fence, and passed??
New Ingenieur is great.
As of June they let you add the genius Brogioli clasp to it instead of the butterfly...a tempting proposition.
The white and black dial Ingenieur
Are all brushed bracelets . The aqua dial is polished in the middle. I know what you mean, but I’ve never had too much of an issue with polished center links
I agree, if you're thinking secondary market I think the discount will be significant
I had an opportunity also and really like it. There were a couple of reasons why I passed and one was the same as yours.
Hard to justify what pre owned are asking currently
Even more difficult at full MSRP. I can’t justify it
Good job passing it up to get a better deal on the secondary market.
Current RRP’s (of all watches) are way too high.
Passed on it too, for the exact same reasons.
It wears well and looks good though. Enjoy!
Not really.
I've never really been on the fence and passed. Never really been on the fence. Always felt strongly one way or another. If you're on the fence, then that means you don't like it enough!
Have you tried the Alpine Eagle yet?
The Alpine Eagle has a nicer movement for less money. And if you really want the REALLY NICE movement, the 96-series movement with Geneva Seal and Swan Neck regulator... That costs even more money but it's oh so worth it!
Yes, even a standard AE is a no brainer but it is not less money...
IWC Ingenieur steel is $11,700
Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 is $14,800
Chopard Alpine Eagle XPS is $24,300
Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 is $14,800
Chopard Alpine Eagle XPS is $24,300
I couldn’t believe the Ingenieur MSRP
When it was announced last year! My plan is to wait until pre owned prices decrease. Its not a matter of if, but when, they def will!
Maybe consider just getting a used Chopard Alpine Eagle then.
Although I see you got a GP recently. That'll probably satisfy the itch.
Oh it more than scratches the itch
The GP Laureato blue 38 mm has been a grail of mine for 2 years! GP case also fits my wrist much better than 41 mm AE
Oops! I thought the IWC was slightly more. My mistake!
Still, I would say the Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 has a nicer movement than the IWC and overall is well worth the $3100 premium.
No doubt and for the record...
The titanium version is $14,600.00 which is more in line with the regular AE.
What do you think of this Ti version?
Does it do anything for you as an alternative to the aqua / black / white dials? I’ll have to check it out in the metal soon. But based on pics alone, I find it rather flat , and much prefer the pop of color the green Ingenieur lends
Sorry, I haven't seen it in person...
It may be nice but at that asking price, I am sure I won't be impressed.
There is no contest between
This IWC movement and Chopard movement. Literally night and day in my eyes. Alas, the 41 mm AE will not fit my wrist! The Ingenieur on the other hand, fits perfectly
Too large for my wrist
And more than I want to spend, especially for that salmon dial pictured!. Thank you for your suggestion!