A word in support of the new IWC Ingenieur

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by Easy E

Hands on pic of the blue. Just arrived a few minutes ago. Initial impression is I rather prefer this over the Aqua and will likely sell that one off. Going to give it a few days to settle in before I make that final call. As another member stated, this should have been the part of the original (re) release. I like this one a lot.

Big congrats! Looks really great.

[ap1]

Originally Posted by Easy E

Hands on pic of the blue. Just arrived a few minutes ago. Initial impression is I rather prefer this over the Aqua and will likely sell that one off. Going to give it a few days to settle in before I make that final call. As another member stated, this should have been the part of the original (re) release. I like this one a lot.

Looks great - I’ve been thinking about blue but I also have aqua and really like it. Is it still the same small bracelet with barely enough links? Are you changing to that mark push button clasp one again.

[Easy E]

Originally Posted by ap1

Looks great - I’ve been thinking about blue but I also have aqua and really like it. Is it still the same small bracelet with barely enough links? Are you changing to that mark push button clasp one again.

Correct sir. I have already pulled the folder from the Aqua and installed on the blue. The blue model is all brushed parts and the OE folding clasp in that config is currently on back order. I had a guy brush the very small PCL and the only polished part on the clasp I have is the logo outline/slide release. It actually looks pretty decent the way it is. May just leave it as is. Pics tomorrow.

[1William]

Congratulations.

[Easy E]

This is a comp of the aqua bracelet with the PCLs and the new blue with the brushed center links and the folding clasp from the aqua now installed on the blue. Lighting conditions make it a challenge to photograph the difference with a phone. Ultimately, I am indifferent to PCL vs BCL - I like them both equally and think both/either work on this watch. Now almost 24hrs into owning the blue that is hands down my favorite of the two.

[Cru Jones]

Nice wrist roll of the new blue:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDXuY...EwdWY5djZ4Yg==

[scarlet knight]

I am sticking with aqua after black, but the blue is pretty, too.

[Tocker]

I'm surprised IWC released the blue. It's to 'samey' to the Aqua IMO.

I would like to see the aqua with the brushed centre links. Just sayin....

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[Easy E]

Originally Posted by Tocker

I'm surprised IWC released the blue. It's to 'samey' to the Aqua IMO.

Not so much, to me anyway. The aqua has a good green presence about it and the new blue has a brighter/lighter hint of blue is certain light angles. They are not really that close.

[Tocker]

Originally Posted by Easy E

Not so much, to me anyway. The aqua has a good green presence about it and the new blue has a brighter/lighter hint of blue is certain light angles. They are not really that close.

I get what you’re saying, and agree to a point. The aqua just has the little something more about it IMO. The blue is just a hair, meh!

The black by contrast is understated and class!

IWC has missed a trick bringing out another iteration and is somewhat guilty of watering down the range and allure. Now, if they’d have focused their attention on manufacturing an in-house movement. I think they’d have something incredibly special on their hands.

I’m not trying to jump on the bandwagon. To give context and balance to my point, I very nearly bought one of these recently and opted to hold fire. I still love the design, the heritage, and provenance behind the Genta classic - but Richemont hit the post on this occasion.

Do one thing and do well, I say.

Just my 2p worth FWIW.

[Know1isgod]

Sold my Air King 116900 to make room for the IWC Aqua. The world didn't end. I like the IWC so much more.

[ap1]

Originally Posted by Know1isgod

Sold my Air King 116900 to make room for the IWC Aqua. The world didn't end. I like the IWC so much more.

That move is approved. Enjoy, love mine

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by Know1isgod

Sold my Air King 116900 to make room for the IWC Aqua. The world didn't end. I like the IWC so much more.

Very nice, big congrats!

[Easy E]

Originally Posted by Know1isgod

Sold my Air King 116900 to make room for the IWC Aqua. The world didn't end. I like the IWC so much more.

Good for you. It's a great watch, congratulations

[Inseconds99]

Originally Posted by Tocker

I get what you’re saying, and agree to a point. The aqua just has the little something more about it IMO. The blue is just a hair, meh!

The black by contrast is understated and class!

IWC has missed a trick bringing out another iteration and is somewhat guilty of watering down the range and allure. Now, if they’d have focused their attention on manufacturing an in-house movement. I think they’d have something incredibly special on their hands.

I’m not trying to jump on the bandwagon. To give context and balance to my point, I very nearly bought one of these recently and opted to hold fire. I still love the design, the heritage, and provenance behind the Genta classic - but Richemont hit the post on this occasion.

Do one thing and do well, I say.

Just my 2p worth FWIW.

If I could get the black dial, with the aqua PCL bracelet and micro adjust attachment, I’d be a buyer.

Brushed bracelet makes the watch too basic.