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these markers...if i see right, every 5th (full 5 min) marker is thicker than 1 minute markers. It may seem uneven because of this?

Let's see... Taikonaut straps are generally quite thin, thinner than let's say DONs, Europellis, BOBs etc. So you will most definitely be able to squeeze the strap through the deployant buckle. If it wont work, remove the pin (basically a strong spring-bar) on the final piece of the deployant buckle (the piece you see when the watch is on your wrist) and place the strap beneath, then redo the pin back into position. If you have a hard time doing this, simply get the strap wet in that region beforehand. I've done this to several straps and the only ones that did not work were the Cordovans (dense leather). As for the strap being to long I would not worry about this. The deployant buckle will take about 5mm of the strap, so a 115/75 strap wears somehow like a 110/75 . Cheers!

Well, I've had nothing but great experience with PT, and since he has had PP chargebacks (well commented here on the board) in the past I can support him. I have a watch coming from him and one more on order. In my eyes PT is a great guy!

PureTime or PreciousTime?

Joshua has some with Asia 21J...

Hi guys, I went to check out the IWC agent in my town this morning and got to try-on the Ingenieur. That watch is simple, but truly makes a statement. Can't wait for a good quality rep! I have a IWC catalogue with many pictures of the watch, including drawings with ACTUAL dimensions of certain parts of the watch (dial decoration etc.). Amazing! For those of you that are not familiar with the Ingenieur I am attaching a few pics of the watch:

Yes, Manifatture Firenze!

This is both a question for the experts as well as something for the more ignorant. Have you seen the 44 mm Fiddy wannabe with "[censored]"? I kind of like the watch, although wearing the EL's Ultimate Fiddy often. http://www.bestswiss-watches.com/product_i...roducts_id=1076 What do you say - it's fantasy, right?

In the past I have used "Optical Instrument" as a description for bank payments and PP when it came to watches... maybe just an idea for everyone

Congrats, wear it well!

Maybe the crown doesn't pull out enough because the crown guard is blocking it. Try to remove the CG (only 2 screws) and try setting the time?

611/1000

Funny thing, works for me!

Thanks Lovepanerai, I didn't know about the L SWISS MADE L flaw... appreciate it!

Great find! Thanks Mark, I appreciate it