Here's an example of an gen purchased as a direct result of this hobby. It isn't my own (damn!!), but when a family member saw my watches he went to check out some IWC's in the AD and came out with this beauty.
Previous to holding the watch in my hands this wasn't near the top of my most wanted list - but, whoa!, it looks amazing on the wrist. I preferred it with the leather strap (actively disliked the bracelet in photos) - but surprisingly I liked the bracelet a lot in person. Nice finish to it.
If you have any queries about the gen - now is the time to ask!!