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psv · 23 July 2012, 10:19 AM

I'll readily admit I've never tried one on in person yet, no AD never seem to have them in stock, but then again I haven't really heard anyone talk about them here on TRF either. Why no love?

The hands/style are a bit of an acquired taste, but the design is rather reserved and attractive IMO; the size good at 42.5mm; in-house movement; good pedigree/history; and it is water resistant to 120m thus it would make a good everyday beater. More specs at http://www.iwc.com/en/collection/vintage/IW3233/

[Photo cred: Dimer over at the WUS IWC forum)

Anyone ever owned or handles one? Thoughts and comments?

Cheers,

Patrick

HL65 · 23 July 2012, 10:42 AM

Nice looking watch Patrick. For me it isn't that there is no love just not one that ever grabbed me. If you like it--go for it--again it looks nice!

Patrick Lim · 23 July 2012, 11:28 AM

I love this watch a lot and tried it no less than five times... but it's just too big for me...
Great shots and congrats on the purchase!

caryyee · 23 July 2012, 11:57 AM

I definitely love it, its just a little big on my wrists for a dress type watch :-(

snowpea · 24 July 2012, 02:20 AM

Beautiful watch, but to similar looking to the Portofino line.

p_mcgee · 24 July 2012, 03:45 AM

Pretty watch. Still don't understand why IWC has upsized the Ingenieur line to the point that they are all absurdly large.

capote · 24 July 2012, 03:54 AM

I don't know. It looks like a dress watch, but at 42,5 its pretty big. In comparison to the other Ingenieurs it looks a bit dull as well IMO.

B. Doggy · 24 July 2012, 03:59 AM

Not too shabby

TSW · 24 July 2012, 04:59 AM

Not for me, Although the one in gold looked ok.

WatchTimes · 24 July 2012, 05:20 AM

Very nice watch.
Not for me but still nice.

I really like the Vintage Pilot but
it is really a bit big for my wrists.

stockae92 · 24 July 2012, 05:39 AM

that a handsome watch

Frogman4me · 24 July 2012, 05:55 AM

Classy!

JP Chestnut · 24 July 2012, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patrick Lim

I love this watch a lot and tried it no less than five times... but it's just too big for me...
Great shots and congrats on the purchase!

I agree. All the IWC VC watches are great looking but too large. They could have been a home run, but for me they're a strikeout.

JP Chestnut · 24 July 2012, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by p_mcgee

Pretty watch. Still don't understand why IWC has upsized the Ingenieur line to the point that they are all absurdly large.

They're chasing a fad, and have done it to all their watches. They no longer sell a single watch (yep not one) under 40mm.

Captain Kirkwood · 24 July 2012, 07:20 AM

I love everything about it except the exhibition case back. Is an Ingenieur still an Ingenieur if it's not antimagnetic.

T.S.Eliot · 24 July 2012, 08:04 AM

The new model caught my attention at first sight

JP Chestnut · 24 July 2012, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Kirkwood

I love everything about it except the exhibition case back. Is an Ingenieur still an Ingenieur if it's not antimagnetic.

Do they even offer an antimagnetic Inge these days? The last model I know for sure was antimagnetic was Ref 3227.

clew84 · 24 July 2012, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

Do they even offer an antimagnetic Inge these days? The last model I know for sure was antimagnetic was Ref 3227.

Yes, the Mission Earth - the 3236 model.

psv · 24 July 2012, 02:50 PM

As I said, I never tried one in person but still a cool looking piece. Thanks for input everyone!

dvdwyn · 24 July 2012, 03:48 PM

looks nice and simple...

honeybear · 30 July 2012, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by p_mcgee

Pretty watch. Still don't understand why IWC has upsized the Ingenieur line to the point that they are all absurdly large.

Agreed, I would love to get a NOS 42.5mm Ingenieur.

witch watch · 30 July 2012, 03:48 AM

Love it. It has been said already that at over 42mm it's a bit big for a dress watch and i hear it's a little thick too? This and the AMG's are my favourite Inge's

23 July 2012, 10:19 AM	#1
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Why no love for the IWC Vintage Ingenieur? I'll readily admit I've never tried one on in person yet, no AD never seem to have them in stock, but then again I haven't really heard anyone talk about them here on TRF either. Why no love? The hands/style are a bit of an acquired taste, but the design is rather reserved and attractive IMO; the size good at 42.5mm; in-house movement; good pedigree/history; and it is water resistant to 120m thus it would make a good everyday beater. More specs at http://www.iwc.com/en/collection/vintage/IW3233/ [Photo cred: Dimer over at the WUS IWC forum) Anyone ever owned or handles one? Thoughts and comments? Cheers, Patrick

23 July 2012, 10:42 AM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Nice looking watch Patrick. For me it isn't that there is no love just not one that ever grabbed me. If you like it--go for it--again it looks nice! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

23 July 2012, 11:28 AM	#3
Patrick Lim "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Singapore :) Watch: Sea Dweller 4000 Posts: 226	I love this watch a lot and tried it no less than five times... but it's just too big for me... Great shots and congrats on the purchase! __________________ There is never enough time for good watches

24 July 2012, 02:20 AM	#5
snowpea "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Steven Location: Jazoom Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 1,092	Beautiful watch, but to similar looking to the Portofino line. __________________

24 July 2012, 03:59 AM	#8
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Not too shabby __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

23 July 2012, 11:57 AM	#4
caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	I definitely love it, its just a little big on my wrists for a dress type watch :-(

24 July 2012, 03:45 AM	#6
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,150	Pretty watch. Still don't understand why IWC has upsized the Ingenieur line to the point that they are all absurdly large.

24 July 2012, 03:54 AM	#7
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	I don't know. It looks like a dress watch, but at 42,5 its pretty big. In comparison to the other Ingenieurs it looks a bit dull as well IMO.

24 July 2012, 04:59 AM	#9
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Not for me, Although the one in gold looked ok. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

24 July 2012, 05:20 AM	#10
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Very nice watch. Not for me but still nice. I really like the Vintage Pilot but it is really a bit big for my wrists. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

24 July 2012, 05:39 AM	#11
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,964	that a handsome watch __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

24 July 2012, 05:55 AM	#12
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Classy!

24 July 2012, 07:20 AM	#15
Captain Kirkwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Kris Location: Washington, DC Posts: 205	I love everything about it except the exhibition case back. Is an Ingenieur still an Ingenieur if it's not antimagnetic.

24 July 2012, 08:04 AM	#16
T.S.Eliot "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: K Location: KSA Watch: aholic Posts: 1,499	The new model caught my attention at first sight Attached Images __________________ "Phlebas the Phoenician, a fortnight dead, / Forgot the cry of gulls, and the deep seas swell / And the profit and loss. / A current under sea / Picked his bones in whispers. / As he rose and fell / He passed the stages of his age and youth / Entering the whirlpool. / Gentile or Jew / O you who turn the wheel and look to windward, / Consider Phlebas, who was once handsome and tall as you." Cheers, K

24 July 2012, 02:50 PM	#19
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	As I said, I never tried one in person but still a cool looking piece. Thanks for input everyone!

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30 July 2012, 03:48 AM	#22
witch watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 1,201	Love it. It has been said already that at over 42mm it's a bit big for a dress watch and i hear it's a little thick too? This and the AMG's are my favourite Inge's

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