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Manofsteelpt · 29 July 2012, 11:01 PM

Hey guys,
Im considering this IWC Big Ingen Chrono in Platinum. My dealer sent it over to me for inspection. Its BIG, HEAVY (265 grams) and seems nice.
Any thoughts on it?
I would be trading my AP perpetual calendar for this IWC + cash if I do the deal.
Thanks

mjclark32 · 29 July 2012, 11:14 PM

Never seen one before, but I like it!
I'm unfamiliar with the AP you'd have to trade so I can't tell you if it's a good deal or not.
With those arms I don't think you're allowed to say 265 grams is heavy! Haha
Also, pretty awesome AD to send over the IWC for you to try out

Manofsteelpt · 29 July 2012, 11:31 PM

Lol, it's heavy in comparison to any watch I've ever had on! Especially that it's on a leather strap and not even a bracelet. My DSSD was a mere 220 grams.
I have a 39mm royal oak perpetual calendar, 25820st.

Manofsteelpt · 29 July 2012, 11:32 PM

Lol, it's heavy in comparison to any watch I've ever had on! Especially that it's on a leather strap and not even a bracelet. My DSSD was a mere 220 grams.
I have a 39mm royal oak perpetual calendar, 25820st.

kxux · 29 July 2012, 11:46 PM

Man, with arms like that you can carry it no problem. Look great on you.

Manofsteelpt · 29 July 2012, 11:57 PM

Thx guys :-)

TSW · 30 July 2012, 12:17 AM

How about trading the RO Perpetualfor a Legacy, A 48mm would fit you like a glove.

Manofsteelpt · 30 July 2012, 12:37 AM

Thomas, great idea... Have to sell an arm though to afford that!

Submarino · 30 July 2012, 12:39 AM

I love the Ingenieur and it's a beast of a watch. As far as the trade I am not sure if I'd let go the AP Perpetual Calendar for that one. Remember you can get up to 25% off on IWC watches at some ADs. Call Roman Times in Las Vegas and speak to Mickey. He'll get you a good deal.

Also, I think Thomas comments is worth thinking off. The Legacy would look fantastic on you!!!

Manofsteelpt · 30 July 2012, 01:29 AM

Yeah, the legacy... Please check the "for sale" section guys... I'll be listing an arm for sale, lol!!!

braningan · 30 July 2012, 01:51 AM

Legacy is tailor made for ur arm..go for it..perfect watch

B. Doggy · 30 July 2012, 06:48 AM

Damn. My only concern would be if you flexed a muscle that you'd bust the strap...nice watch though.

snowpea · 31 July 2012, 02:17 AM

I was looking at that same model, but in steel with the all white dial. It looks great in the flesh. The watch looks awesome on you Mike, if you love it I say just do it!!

JP Chestnut · 31 July 2012, 04:53 AM

I was going to say "I don't like it. Too large.", then I saw you! It fits you well, and while a Chrono Inge wouldn't be my first choice, if you like it that's all that matters. However, prepare to take a hit if you ever want to sell it.

nick c · 31 July 2012, 05:30 AM

looks great

Demosthene · 31 July 2012, 11:01 AM

You could probably get away with trapping a grandfather clock to your wrist!
The watch looks great, I’m betting you could pull off 49mm pretty solidly as well.

Megalobyte · 31 July 2012, 11:42 AM

Listen, I hate to be the one to say it. But if you want to pull off larger watches, you're just going to need to work out more.

(please don't hit me, I'm fragile)

WatchTimes · 31 July 2012, 12:39 PM

Id keep the AP myself.
The Ing is nice but an AP Perp Cal is something special

wrxsti · 31 July 2012, 04:07 PM

keep the ap perp, its in a different class, this comes from an ap and iwc owner

Manofsteelpt · 4 August 2012, 09:09 PM

***update*** decided on the 44mm AP Forged Carbon instead of this IWC. Thx all for your thoughts and comments :-)

mjclark32 · 4 August 2012, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

***update*** decided on the 44mm AP Forged Carbon instead of this IWC. Thx all for your thoughts and comments :-)

Nice, congrats!

Pics? Or are they in the AP section already?

Manofsteelpt · 4 August 2012, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjclark32

Nice, congrats!

Pics? Or are they in the AP section already?

AP section

GermanyMatt · 4 August 2012, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Megalobyte

Listen, I hate to be the one to say it. But if you want to pull off larger watches, you're just going to need to work out more.

(please don't hit me, I'm fragile)

Watcheroo · 5 August 2012, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

***update*** decided on the 44mm AP Forged Carbon instead of this IWC. Thx all for your thoughts and comments :-)

Much better. Congrats!

Apothecarian23 · 9 August 2012, 10:02 PM

Nice

29 July 2012, 11:01 PM	#1
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	IWC Big Ingenieur Chrono thoughts??? Hey guys, Im considering this IWC Big Ingen Chrono in Platinum. My dealer sent it over to me for inspection. Its BIG, HEAVY (265 grams) and seems nice. Any thoughts on it? I would be trading my AP perpetual calendar for this IWC + cash if I do the deal. Thanks Attached Images

29 July 2012, 11:14 PM	#2
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Never seen one before, but I like it! I'm unfamiliar with the AP you'd have to trade so I can't tell you if it's a good deal or not. With those arms I don't think you're allowed to say 265 grams is heavy! Haha Also, pretty awesome AD to send over the IWC for you to try out __________________

30 July 2012, 12:17 AM	#7
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	How about trading the RO Perpetualfor a Legacy, A 48mm would fit you like a glove. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

30 July 2012, 12:39 AM	#9
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	I love the Ingenieur and it's a beast of a watch. As far as the trade I am not sure if I'd let go the AP Perpetual Calendar for that one. Remember you can get up to 25% off on IWC watches at some ADs. Call Roman Times in Las Vegas and speak to Mickey. He'll get you a good deal. Also, I think Thomas comments is worth thinking off. The Legacy would look fantastic on you!!! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

30 July 2012, 06:48 AM	#12
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Damn. My only concern would be if you flexed a muscle that you'd bust the strap...nice watch though. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

29 July 2012, 11:31 PM	#3
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	Lol, it's heavy in comparison to any watch I've ever had on! Especially that it's on a leather strap and not even a bracelet. My DSSD was a mere 220 grams. I have a 39mm royal oak perpetual calendar, 25820st.

29 July 2012, 11:32 PM	#4
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	Lol, it's heavy in comparison to any watch I've ever had on! Especially that it's on a leather strap and not even a bracelet. My DSSD was a mere 220 grams. I have a 39mm royal oak perpetual calendar, 25820st.

29 July 2012, 11:46 PM	#5
kxux 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Jan Location: PA Watch: GMT II Posts: 1,110	Man, with arms like that you can carry it no problem. Look great on you.

29 July 2012, 11:57 PM	#6
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	Thx guys :-)

30 July 2012, 12:37 AM	#8
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	Thomas, great idea... Have to sell an arm though to afford that!

30 July 2012, 01:29 AM	#10
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	Yeah, the legacy... Please check the "for sale" section guys... I'll be listing an arm for sale, lol!!!

30 July 2012, 01:51 AM	#11
braningan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N/A Posts: 571	Legacy is tailor made for ur arm..go for it..perfect watch

31 July 2012, 02:17 AM	#13
snowpea "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Steven Location: Jazoom Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 1,092	I was looking at that same model, but in steel with the all white dial. It looks great in the flesh. The watch looks awesome on you Mike, if you love it I say just do it!! __________________

31 July 2012, 04:53 AM	#14
JP Chestnut Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ann Arbor MI Watch: Rolex Ref 16600 Posts: 3,908	I was going to say "I don't like it. Too large.", then I saw you! It fits you well, and while a Chrono Inge wouldn't be my first choice, if you like it that's all that matters. However, prepare to take a hit if you ever want to sell it.

31 July 2012, 05:30 AM	#15
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	looks great

31 July 2012, 11:01 AM	#16
Demosthene "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 1,326	You could probably get away with trapping a grandfather clock to your wrist! The watch looks great, I’m betting you could pull off 49mm pretty solidly as well.

31 July 2012, 11:42 AM	#17
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	Listen, I hate to be the one to say it. But if you want to pull off larger watches, you're just going to need to work out more. (please don't hit me, I'm fragile)

31 July 2012, 12:39 PM	#18
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	Id keep the AP myself. The Ing is nice but an AP Perp Cal is something special __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

31 July 2012, 04:07 PM	#19
wrxsti "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 1,695	keep the ap perp, its in a different class, this comes from an ap and iwc owner __________________ PP Geneva

4 August 2012, 09:09 PM	#20
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	*update* decided on the 44mm AP Forged Carbon instead of this IWC. Thx all for your thoughts and comments :-)

9 August 2012, 10:02 PM	#25
Apothecarian23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 101	Nice

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