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Join Date: Aug 2018
Real Name: Martijn
Location: Amsterdam
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Had a call yesterday with the local IWC boutique. The black and white dial Ingenieurs are dispatched to the boutiques and are currently sold to customers. The aqua dial Ingenieur has not yet been sighted, but should be available from September. The titanium model probably at the end of this year. |
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#64 |
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Location: Asia
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a vvip here in Singapore got both the black and white variant
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#66 | |
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: usa
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Movement isn't PP level (from the quick view I got) but I like the star-integrated rotor; it's a nice touch. Now will need to find an IWC to try on for a truer comparison. |
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#67 |
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: London/Tokyo
Watch: FPJ CO BL
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Why is there no micro adjuster like for the pilots?? Otherwise when I handled the samples, the build quality was superb. As has been mentioned, it felt super svelte and high quality.
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#68 |
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Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: USA
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I finally got my Aqua dial and its really something special. The first thoughts were that this a gem of a watch. The proportions are very well done. The double AR coating has 0 glare at any angle. Which really makes a big difference. The bezel has 2 shiny parts and 2 brushed. The thinness is there yet it has a heft of a watch you'd think would be bigger. The finishing hits above the belt. Lastly the integrated bracelet design was done flawlessly. The edges flow so well and cohesively across the entire watch. Which adds to the already mentioned proportions. Im really really impressed by the beauty of this watch. Its truly a beautiful watch aesthetically.
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#69 |
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Looks amazing. Enjoy it! I desperately want mine. Boutique not giving me much info to go on. I did get an email from iwc saying saying “your watch is being engineered”. Did those that got that email from iwc corporate get more emails before they got their watch? |
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My boutique didn’t get any details either. They reached out to IWC but couldnt get much information. I didn’t know, but I guess I registered to order the watch online and directly at the boutique. I had called IWC a couple times to see if they could provide an ETA. I must have gotten on to their direct order list. I also got the ‘your watch is being engineered’ email, but that was a couple months ago. I got a phone call from IWC telling my watch was on its way and to provide payment to proceed with delivery. Really out of the blue and couldn’t be more happier to say YES TAKE MY MONEY
![]() I absolutely love the watch. 100% worth the wait. It hits above the belt. I would love to see them make a salmon dial version. Or maybe a time only maybe. I think they can expand on this design in so many ways. I’m excited to see what they come up with next. I’d like to see some colorful dials. The green is amazing. It changes to a shiny teal color in different lighting. Most of the time is a subdued blue/green. It’s unlike any color on I’ve seen on a watch. Definitely get on the list and check out this watch in person. It’s a stunner, you’ll be impressed |
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Real Name: Raja
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That’s amazing! What was the lead time between you calling IWC and you getting the watch?
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#72 |
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I'd still choose a Laureato over the new Ingenieur.
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#73 |
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Location: USA
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Damn you guys!
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#74 |
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I made the inquiry right after Watches and Wonders back in March/April. It was a long wait. I noticed other parts of the world getting deliveries much sooner then the USA. Honestly not too bad when you consider how long other watch brands and models lead times can be.
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#75 |
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Join Date: Jul 2010
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I walked into a boutique, they had a black one that they said was declined by someone who ordered it, I walked out with it. After paying for it.
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#76 |
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Location: NY
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Had been offered a black one 2 months ago from IWC concierge but declined. Knew I’d like the Aqua more and wanted to see them all before committing.
2 weeks ago I was offered the Aqua, I delayed my commitment until I saw them in person. Was finally able to view the Black and Aqua at the boutique yesterday. Loved them both. They really were handsome, but the Aqua dial outclasses the black dial, it’s not close IMO. The bracelet is also miles better with polishing. One question I failed to ask was about the bracelet. Without a micro-adjustment I am a bit concerned. My wrists swell all the time. I use it on my other watches constantly. Can anyone speak to what kind of bracelet adjustment exists to at least dial in the best fit possible? |
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#77 |
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I originally had issues with the sizing but when I went back to IWC they changed one of the middle links that was spear which was larger than the previous one to give me a better fit.
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#78 |
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There is micro adjust clasp rumoured to be due as a retrofit, Watch Advisor did a YT video on it, but I wouldn't go with that as spoils the beauty of the bracelet IMO. The bracelet has two sized links so you should be able to find a fit that works. The beauty of the design is that it is very easy to switch links yourself using the provided pin tool. Mine wears fine in winter but was tight in summer. My AD is waiting on a larger link for me so hopefully when next summer comes I'll be able to switch out one small to one large link to maintain a perfect fit all year round. I don't think sizing will be an issue provided the AD does come through with the larger link (although I understand that extra links may take some time).
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#79 |
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Incoming this week, ordered day of release. Getting them to wrap so I can put under the tree and open on Christmas
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#80 |
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Real Name: Brad
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Watch: Daytona
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A word in support of the new IWC Ingenieur
![]() I enjoy mine. A great bracelet and dial color to rotate with monochrome subs and Daytonas.
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#81 |
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Location: USA
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Great photo!
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#82 |
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A great photo that captures the watch face color!
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#83 |
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I tried on the black, white, and green today. Maybe it was the boutique lighting but I preferred the black and white. Now I just keep going back and forth on which dial color I would actually buy.
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#84 |
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I tried on the white on a previous day…
Then tried the black and bought it. I’ve never seen the aqua in person, but I really like the black. Very readable.
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#85 |
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I can see why some people like the aqua but it didn’t grab me in the same way. In the lighting I found the white dial to be more legible but I told the SA my preference would be for black since it is more classic. Who knows. Maybe I’ll change my mind and go for white instead lol. I’d like to see the titanium in person but I already know I won’t be buying it due to the price.
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#86 |
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I tried all 3 references of the Ingenieur. My take is:
- the quality and feel of the watch as well as fit on wrist is very impressive. I have a 6.75 wrist and it fits perfectly for me and is incredibly comfortable - the aqua dial looks nice but I found only under specific light conditions. - I did not like the polished center links on the aqua dial, I found that fully brushed is much better look (to me) - The black dial looks great but the legibility was not best to me - The white dial is stunning in person. The pictures I have seen online never do it justice. I had experienced the same with the Czapek Antarctique White Dial. All in all, I purchased the white dial and I am very happy with it. Tried to show the depth of the dial in the pic attached. |
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#87 | |
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Congratulations!
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#88 |
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IRL the white dial really stood out to me too. Went in excited about the aqua but not sure about the polished center links either…
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#89 |
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Nothing wrong with the current model but… 3227-01 is wayyyy better than the latest version..
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#90 |
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Join Date: Feb 2022
Location: USA
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Just had a rather big week .... I've been on the list for the Aqua since release day, and just got the call that I could pay in full to reserve an allocation by April 2024. BUT - I also got a call for the VTNR GMT Master 2 last week (which I bought, of course)
I'm feeling a little heavy on green in the collection. Would anyone here actually sell a GMT Master 2 for the new Ingenieur? |
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