A word in support of the new IWC Ingenieur

[Easy E]

Originally Posted by quantumdna

Earlier this week finally pulled the trigger on the Aqua! I bought it slightly used although the condition was near mint. Absolutely love the aqua dial. I have gotten several compliments from people who have never said a word about my other watches.. for instance my chiropractor!

The build quality is phenomenal.. except may be for the butterfly clasp. The edges of the clasp are sharp and it digs into my skin. I had the exact same problem with the PRX and hence I sold it in about 2 days after buying it. Before you say it.. I understand it could be a me problem.

I have ordered the new adjustable clasp for the aqua dial from IWC. Hopefully the new clasp solves the “digging” problem. Overall I am in love with the watch. To be clear, this is my 3rd time owning the Ingenieur. First time was in 2015 (reference 323904) and the next time same reference in 2021.

Fabulous pick up. Congratulations

I am here to testify that the adjustable clasp is on point and will fix your issue.

[quantumdna]

Originally Posted by usmc_k9_vet

Beautiful watch and beautiful pic. Thanks for sharing.


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Thank you boss man!

Originally Posted by Easy E

Fabulous pick up. Congratulations

I am here to testify that the adjustable clasp is on point and will fix your issue.

Thank you so much. I was really really hoping someone would confirm that the adjustable clasp works and would solve my issue.

[travisb]

Originally Posted by quantumdna

Earlier this week finally pulled the trigger on the Aqua! I bought it slightly used although the condition was near mint. Absolutely love the aqua dial. I have gotten several compliments from people who have never said a word about my other watches.. for instance my chiropractor!

The build quality is phenomenal.. except may be for the butterfly clasp. The edges of the clasp are sharp and it digs into my skin. I had the exact same problem with the PRX and hence I sold it in about 2 days after buying it. Before you say it.. I understand it could be a me problem.

I have ordered the new adjustable clasp for the aqua dial from IWC. Hopefully the new clasp solves the “digging” problem. Overall I am in love with the watch. To be clear, this is my 3rd time owning the Ingenieur. First time was in 2015 (reference 323904) and the next time same reference in 2021.

Congratulations and what a pic!!
This photo is pretty convincing.

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by travisb

Congratulations and what a pic!!
This photo is pretty convincing.

x2!

The aqua is a gorgeous watch.

[travisb]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

x2!

The aqua is a gorgeous watch.

I need to see it in person. I’m planning a new purchase soon and this could be in the running along with a couple of others.


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[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by travisb

I need to see it in person. I’m planning a new purchase soon and this could be in the running along with a couple of others.


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Excellent! That IWC is really nice…. Happy shopping and looking forward to seeing what you choose.

[deuxani]

Originally Posted by quantumdna

Earlier this week finally pulled the trigger on the Aqua! I bought it slightly used although the condition was near mint. Absolutely love the aqua dial. I have gotten several compliments from people who have never said a word about my other watches.. for instance my chiropractor!

The build quality is phenomenal.. except may be for the butterfly clasp. The edges of the clasp are sharp and it digs into my skin. I had the exact same problem with the PRX and hence I sold it in about 2 days after buying it. Before you say it.. I understand it could be a me problem.

I have ordered the new adjustable clasp for the aqua dial from IWC. Hopefully the new clasp solves the “digging” problem. Overall I am in love with the watch. To be clear, this is my 3rd time owning the Ingenieur. First time was in 2015 (reference 323904) and the next time same reference in 2021.

Wow, what an amazing photo. It’s so sharp that when you zoom in and out it almost looks like it’s really in front of you. I’ve seen it many times in real life and this photo captured its looks perfectly.

[quantumdna]

Originally Posted by deuxani

Wow, what an amazing photo. It’s so sharp that when you zoom in and out it almost looks like it’s really in front of you. I’ve seen it many times in real life and this photo captured its looks perfectly.

Awww… thank you so much! You are too kind.

[quantumdna]

Originally Posted by Easy E

Fabulous pick up. Congratulations

I am here to testify that the adjustable clasp is on point and will fix your issue.

Got the adjustable clasp last evening. Fitted it and the adjustable clasp is absolutely ON POINT. Super super happy with the results.

[quantumdna]

66%.

66% designed by Genta.
66% from The Holy Trinity.
66% with clear case back.
66% with a seconds hand.

100% awesomeness!

[ap1]

Originally Posted by quantumdna

Got the adjustable clasp last evening. Fitted it and the adjustable clasp is absolutely ON POINT. Super super happy with the results.

Can you take one of your insane high quality photos of the clasp so we can see the new one fitted

[F131F]

Originally Posted by quantumdna

66%.

66% designed by Genta.
66% from The Holy Trinity.
66% with clear case back.
66% with a seconds hand.

Awesome trio...

[wot]

Originally Posted by Easy E

Fabulous pick up. Congratulations

I am here to testify that the adjustable clasp is on point and will fix your issue.

What's the adjustable clasp? I too think the clasp digs a bit into my wrist and would like to understand if there's an alternative.

[ap1]

It’s the clasp from the smaller pilot Mark 20 something. Has a push button slider. Magically my original bracelet fits great with no need for the slider at this point. I’m concerned the substitute doesn’t flow as well as original clasp. I got lucky with sizing for once.

[Easy E]

Originally Posted by wot

What's the adjustable clasp? I too think the clasp digs a bit into my wrist and would like to understand if there's an alternative.

This
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=947364

[travisb]

I was able to try on all 4 versions yesterday. At first I thought the white dial was the best but after leaving, I can't get the Aqua off my mind.

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by travisb

I was able to try on all 4 versions yesterday. At first I thought the white dial was the best but after leaving, I can't get the Aqua off my mind.

I like where this is headed, Travis!!!

[ap1]

Originally Posted by travisb

I was able to try on all 4 versions yesterday. At first I thought the white dial was the best but after leaving, I can't get the Aqua off my mind.

Aqua approved

[scarlet knight]

As I pointed out on another thread, I traded my black Ingy for an aqua. Aqua was not available to me when I bought the black one. Love the aqua!

[Cru Jones]

Well well well, what do we have here?











More photos: https://monochrome-watches.com/iwc-i...w-specs-price/

[bioyuki]

Call me old fashioned but that blue dial is what they should have released over the aqua as part of the original tranche. Looks great.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Well well well, what do we have here?

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Get your wallet ready

[SpecialK888]

It looks like the price has come down, certainly in the UK. Was £10,500, but now £10,100. This feels like IWC delivering a kick in the teeth to early adopters.

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by SpecialK888

It looks like the price has come down, certainly in the UK. Was £10,500, but now £10,100. This feels like IWC delivering a kick in the teeth to early adopters.

Still the same €12,700 (tax included) price over here….

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Get your wallet ready

Hahaha, for sure a trip back to the boutique/AD is in order.

[scarlet knight]

Originally Posted by quantumdna

Earlier this week finally pulled the trigger on the Aqua! I bought it slightly used although the condition was near mint. Absolutely love the aqua dial. I have gotten several compliments from people who have never said a word about my other watches.. for instance my chiropractor!

The build quality is phenomenal.. except may be for the butterfly clasp. The edges of the clasp are sharp and it digs into my skin. I had the exact same problem with the PRX and hence I sold it in about 2 days after buying it. Before you say it.. I understand it could be a me problem.

I have ordered the new adjustable clasp for the aqua dial from IWC. Hopefully the new clasp solves the “digging” problem. Overall I am in love with the watch. To be clear, this is my 3rd time owning the Ingenieur. First time was in 2015 (reference 323904) and the next time same reference in 2021.

I just traded my black Ingy for the aqua. Happy I did.

[scarlet knight]

Originally Posted by bioyuki

Call me old fashioned but that blue dial is what they should have released over the aqua as part of the original tranche. Looks great.

Blue is fine, but very conventional.

[cal14]

Seems there is interest in both aqua and blue so probably good they went this route!

[Cru Jones]

Hands on video of the blue dial:

https://youtu.be/1ckDjyAlT1Y?si=G-A8LZWWD78C4OZz

[Easy E]

Hands on pic of the blue. Just arrived a few minutes ago. Initial impression is I rather prefer this over the Aqua and will likely sell that one off. Going to give it a few days to settle in before I make that final call. As another member stated, this should have been the part of the original (re) release. I like this one a lot.