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Mosco · 23 October 2009, 01:38 AM

My watch ADD is bad... real bad! Wore the Newman Daytona for less than 48 hours, decided wasn't for me. I'd rather wait for a good deal on an Everose, yellow gold just is not my thing... But instead, I can now afford two good steel watches. Just bought one today, it will be here TOMORROW. Here is a hint - anyone knows what it may be? Anyone cares?

bodybump · 23 October 2009, 01:40 AM

Deep sea??and a GV?

esm · 23 October 2009, 01:41 AM

is it the iwc blue and orange inguier (spelling).
If so it is an awesome piece

Mosco · 23 October 2009, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by bodybump

Deep sea??and a GV?

You have insider info - that's cheating LOL

Yes, DeepSea is one, but I haven't found it at a good price yet. The GV - I'll hold off one. The hint is the picture, Oscar!

Mosco · 23 October 2009, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by esm

is it the iwc blue and orange inguier (spelling).
If so it is an awesome piece

Eric - you're a scholar, I am humbled!

Jimbits76 · 23 October 2009, 01:55 AM

Nice one Greg...looking at your site now...sweet watches...love the IWC's. Man if I had more work on I'd pick up that Spitfire....I love em. Maybe next year!

Great taste in watches!

Jim

R1@160@alltimes · 23 October 2009, 01:56 AM

Congrats Greg

Can post a pic of the watch when you get a chance?

Mosco · 23 October 2009, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Nice one Greg...looking at your site now...sweet watches...love the IWC's. Man if I had more work on I'd pick up that Spitfire....I love em. Maybe next year!

Great taste in watches!

Jim

That one is not on my site, but it is, indeed an IWC. It is the (hard to find) Ingenieur Plastiki, named after David de Rothchild's 'adventure'. Here's more information from the official website, I thought it was fascinating!

"Plastic yachts anyone? Swiss watch brand IWC Schaffhausen continues on its eco-responsibility journey, this time through a partnership with adventurer David de Rothschild. This complements their efforts to aid conservation on the Galapagos Islands via the Aquatimer collection. In June 2009, de Rothschild will be setting out – with scientists and professional crew in tow – on a journey across 10,000 nautical miles on a boat made almost entirely of recycled plastic bottles.

The 60-foot Plastiki is a catamaran that de Rothschild hopes to use to highlight the creative possibilities of recycling waste and as well as what he sees as a fun adventure to save the environment. “We can make saving the planet an adventure,” said de Rothschild. IWC’s Ingenieur Automatic Mission Earth Edition “Adventure Ecology” will follow de Rothschild on his wrist as he makes his voyage of ecology. "

Soooo cool!!!

esm · 23 October 2009, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

Eric - you're a scholar, I am humbled!

thanks Greg. I knew the watch well and have read the story about it. Tried it on
a couple of times and almost pulled the trigger on it. Loved it watch and the colours but it wore too big on me.
Cant wait to see your wrist shots

Mosco · 23 October 2009, 03:07 AM

Cannot wait...

1000ftSub · 23 October 2009, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

Cannot wait...

I really like the colors of the IWC!

Jimbits76 · 23 October 2009, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

That one is not on my site, but it is, indeed an IWC. It is the (hard to find) Ingenieur Plastiki, named after David de Rothchild's 'adventure'. Here's more information from the official website, I thought it was fascinating!

"Plastic yachts anyone? Swiss watch brand IWC Schaffhausen continues on its eco-responsibility journey, this time through a partnership with adventurer David de Rothschild. This complements their efforts to aid conservation on the Galapagos Islands via the Aquatimer collection. In June 2009, de Rothschild will be setting out – with scientists and professional crew in tow – on a journey across 10,000 nautical miles on a boat made almost entirely of recycled plastic bottles.

The 60-foot Plastiki is a catamaran that de Rothschild hopes to use to highlight the creative possibilities of recycling waste and as well as what he sees as a fun adventure to save the environment. “We can make saving the planet an adventure,” said de Rothschild. IWC’s Ingenieur Automatic Mission Earth Edition “Adventure Ecology” will follow de Rothschild on his wrist as he makes his voyage of ecology. "

Soooo cool!!!

Cheers Greg...I knew it wasn't there.

I've had the brochures sent through to me by IWC....I'm a big fan of their watches. Just before the housing market took a slide here I thought about the Sport Laureus Spitfire Chrono (blue) as a daily wearer, even talked to an AD and got a good deal on it...alas it wasn't meant to be.

J

Brushpup · 23 October 2009, 03:42 AM

Post up the pics buddy as soon as you can.

Mosco · 23 October 2009, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Cheers Greg...I knew it wasn't there.

I've had the brochures sent through to me by IWC....I'm a big fan of their watches. Just before the housing market took a slide here I thought about the Sport Laureus Spitfire Chrono (blue) as a daily wearer, even talked to an AD and got a good deal on it...alas it wasn't meant to be.

J

J- pleasant surprise! IWC's seem to be so rarely discussed here...BTW - that Spitfire is a stunner too! Just wish the case was a little larger...

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Originally Posted by Brushpup

Post up the pics buddy as soon as you can.

Will do, Patrick!

The GMT Master · 23 October 2009, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

Cannot wait...

Reminds me a little bit of the Milgauss - a really striking watch, looks great

Mosco · 23 October 2009, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Reminds me a little bit of the Milgauss - a really striking watch, looks great

That is EXACTLY what caused me to get it. Many similarities - iron core, clean dial, great readability... But the IWC has a date function PLUS is 46.5mm, a case I can appreciate!

Welshwatchman · 23 October 2009, 08:07 AM

Good on you Greg.

Only seems like yesterday they were on the way out.

Now they are back with a vengeance.

Ultraman · 23 October 2009, 10:36 AM

I can't wait to see the pics with it on your wrist, Greg.

surillious · 23 October 2009, 10:49 AM

I may just have to get one of those, blue and orange are my school colors (UVA) and it's a beautiful watch!

Mosco · 23 October 2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by surillious

I may just have to get one of those, blue and orange are my school colors (UVA) and it's a beautiful watch!

Good luck - I have been looking for one for over 8 months... These have been long sold out, and the two people who have these for sale on ebay are asking above retail.... Friggin flippers!!

surillious · 23 October 2009, 11:41 AM

It figures.

Mosco · 23 October 2009, 12:05 PM

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It figures.

Sorry, Gabriel!

JBat · 23 October 2009, 12:45 PM

That's a great looking watch, Greg.

dalip · 23 October 2009, 12:50 PM

both great watches Greg...good decision to go with these two. Congrats

Deep Sea · 23 October 2009, 09:27 PM

I really like IWC's, especially some of the pieces from their Vintage Collection. The Big Ingenieur is also an awesome watch with the in-house movement (as is the plastiki). I had a 3227 for a short period of time, and man was it a hunk of steel. Great watch, but I could not get past the crown sticking out the side without the crown guards. Now IWC seems to have fixed that aesthetic issue, but they supersized the cases on the new Inge's. Very nice looking, though.

When this watch was first introduced, the first person that came to mind was.....Jen. Florida Gators colors all over it.

Enjoy your new IWC, Greg. And post lots of pics when you get it on the wrist!

Omega_Precision · 23 October 2009, 10:14 PM

Inge is a great watch. Had an opportunity to handle one at the airport mall in Taipei.

That orange is a hit!

23 October 2009, 01:40 AM	#2
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	Deep sea??and a GV? __________________

23 October 2009, 01:56 AM	#7
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23 October 2009, 01:41 AM	#3
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	is it the iwc blue and orange inguier (spelling). If so it is an awesome piece

23 October 2009, 01:55 AM	#6
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Nice one Greg...looking at your site now...sweet watches...love the IWC's. Man if I had more work on I'd pick up that Spitfire....I love em. Maybe next year! Great taste in watches! Jim

23 October 2009, 10:36 AM	#18
Ultraman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 2,175	I can't wait to see the pics with it on your wrist, Greg.

23 October 2009, 10:49 AM	#19
surillious "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Gabriel Location: Virginia Watch: 14060M / 16613 Posts: 141	I may just have to get one of those, blue and orange are my school colors (UVA) and it's a beautiful watch! __________________ Four-wheel drive pickup I remember his last words: Hold my beer, watch this!

23 October 2009, 11:41 AM	#21
surillious "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Gabriel Location: Virginia Watch: 14060M / 16613 Posts: 141	It figures. __________________ Four-wheel drive pickup I remember his last words: Hold my beer, watch this!

23 October 2009, 12:45 PM	#23
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	That's a great looking watch, Greg.

23 October 2009, 12:50 PM	#24
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	both great watches Greg...good decision to go with these two. Congrats __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

23 October 2009, 09:27 PM	#25
Deep Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: NC Watch: A Rolex or two Posts: 952	I really like IWC's, especially some of the pieces from their Vintage Collection. The Big Ingenieur is also an awesome watch with the in-house movement (as is the plastiki). I had a 3227 for a short period of time, and man was it a hunk of steel. Great watch, but I could not get past the crown sticking out the side without the crown guards. Now IWC seems to have fixed that aesthetic issue, but they supersized the cases on the new Inge's. Very nice looking, though. When this watch was first introduced, the first person that came to mind was.....Jen. Florida Gators colors all over it. Enjoy your new IWC, Greg. And post lots of pics when you get it on the wrist! __________________ Deep Sea A few Rolex & a Tudor Sub An Omega & a bunch of Breitling

23 October 2009, 10:14 PM	#26
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	Inge is a great watch. Had an opportunity to handle one at the airport mall in Taipei. That orange is a hit!

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