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leopardprey · 8 September 2008, 09:25 PM

I have always wanted an Inge and finally found one that is the nbest for me IMHO. Tried on the whole line up of Inges at the IWC boutique. The large inge, well was too top heavy and the leather strap to thin. Plus no integrated shock protection. The 42mm SS inge, again to heavy, and even with bracelet adjusted just did not sit well on wrist for me. The Titanium AMG inge, I really liked, but since I do not have a Mercedes, to me would be weird wearing a watch that says Mercedes on the back. The Inge chrono just did not do it either.

But with the Ceramic Inge, the 44 size and case thickness is perfect. As is the inhouse pellaton winding caliber with integrated shock protection. And, I do not need anti-magnetic protection, so better to be able to see the movement through the case back. Such a nicely finished and intersting movement to look at! Strap is very comfortable and rugged. I can swim or run or trek with it on. Legibility of the dial seems great, but I would prefer a little more lum, but that is minor. Maybe will buy this next week!

Copy below the picture is hard to read, but here is the copy:

Ingenieur Automatic Ref 3234: Achilles' weak spot was his downfall. This watch doesn't have one. Its rugged case with scratchproof ceramic bezels front and back is impervious to heat and cold. And the sensitive mechanism of the IWC-manufactured movement with its Pellaton winding mechanism is protected by the shock absorption system against even the severest impacts. P.S. We are not planing to make a model for the ankle. IWC. Engineered for Men.

toph · 8 September 2008, 09:53 PM

looks gorgeous. and the size as you say is an important factor

Sawadee cap?

How are your travels going?

leopardprey · 9 September 2008, 01:14 AM

Going well, You can see my long post in Open Forum section in the other forum you are a member of.

Was in Chiang Mai for several weeks, then went to Laos to do a very short project and survey concering UXO, now back in Bangkok and going to just hand out here and PT for around 2 months to get ready to do some trekking. Will either go to Malaysia or Nepal I think, but that is undecided.

boa2 · 9 September 2008, 01:39 AM

It's a beautiful watch that for some reason quickly plummeted on the pre-owned market. I've seen several go for under $4500, which is incredible for a watch this nice.

cody p · 19 September 2008, 04:29 PM

nice watch, but its achilles heel might be its crown which appears to be quite exposed and 'out there'.

Terry Newton · 21 September 2008, 09:13 AM

I sure like the looks of that watch. I love the ceramic bezel on my Rolex. I think ceramic is a fabulous material that will have many positive uses on watches in the future. Hopefully they will become even more rugged.

Beautiful watch. If you get it I would love to see the photos.

Terry Newton

8 September 2008, 09:25 PM	#1
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Finally found a IWC Ingenieur I like! I have always wanted an Inge and finally found one that is the nbest for me IMHO. Tried on the whole line up of Inges at the IWC boutique. The large inge, well was too top heavy and the leather strap to thin. Plus no integrated shock protection. The 42mm SS inge, again to heavy, and even with bracelet adjusted just did not sit well on wrist for me. The Titanium AMG inge, I really liked, but since I do not have a Mercedes, to me would be weird wearing a watch that says Mercedes on the back. The Inge chrono just did not do it either. But with the Ceramic Inge, the 44 size and case thickness is perfect. As is the inhouse pellaton winding caliber with integrated shock protection. And, I do not need anti-magnetic protection, so better to be able to see the movement through the case back. Such a nicely finished and intersting movement to look at! Strap is very comfortable and rugged. I can swim or run or trek with it on. Legibility of the dial seems great, but I would prefer a little more lum, but that is minor. Maybe will buy this next week! Copy below the picture is hard to read, but here is the copy: Ingenieur Automatic Ref 3234: Achilles' weak spot was his downfall. This watch doesn't have one. Its rugged case with scratchproof ceramic bezels front and back is impervious to heat and cold. And the sensitive mechanism of the IWC-manufactured movement with its Pellaton winding mechanism is protected by the shock absorption system against even the severest impacts. P.S. We are not planing to make a model for the ankle. IWC. Engineered for Men. Attached Images

8 September 2008, 09:53 PM	#2
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	looks gorgeous. and the size as you say is an important factor Sawadee cap? How are your travels going? __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

9 September 2008, 01:39 AM	#4
boa2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Howard Location: Utah Watch: Lover Posts: 3,941	It's a beautiful watch that for some reason quickly plummeted on the pre-owned market. I've seen several go for under $4500, which is incredible for a watch this nice. __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

21 September 2008, 09:13 AM	#6
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	I sure like the looks of that watch. I love the ceramic bezel on my Rolex. I think ceramic is a fabulous material that will have many positive uses on watches in the future. Hopefully they will become even more rugged. Beautiful watch. If you get it I would love to see the photos. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

9 September 2008, 01:14 AM	#3
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Going well, You can see my long post in Open Forum section in the other forum you are a member of. Was in Chiang Mai for several weeks, then went to Laos to do a very short project and survey concering UXO, now back in Bangkok and going to just hand out here and PT for around 2 months to get ready to do some trekking. Will either go to Malaysia or Nepal I think, but that is undecided.

19 September 2008, 04:29 PM	#5
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	nice watch, but its achilles heel might be its crown which appears to be quite exposed and 'out there'.

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