redwatch Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Quite some time ago, FxrAndy posted up a great comparison of the gen vs rep Ingy. (you can find the review here) I remember drooling over those pics and thinking to myself that the Ingy is one beautiful, yet very understated watch. I didn't give it much thought after that. The one major upgrade that must happen to an Ingy is the date wheel. There was a beautiful rep date wheel produced by Lello which is no longer available and rare as hens teeth. Without that DW, the rep is a waste of time (in my opinion). A few weeks ago, shockingly to my surprise, FxrAndy posted his beautiful Ingy for sale. I just happened to be up at 4am that morning because my dog had woken me up to go to the bathroom. I couldn't get back to sleep so I turned to RWG for some "light" reading. Little did I know that I was about to make the purchase of the century. I came along Andy's FS thread and immediately PM'd him saying I would be happy to take the watch off his hands. A short time later the watch arrived, perfectly packaged and with a "note" stating that "you should be more careful not to drop the watch on the marble floor". Brilliantly stated and clearly for the sake of Mr Customs man. Certainly brought a smile to my face!! Anyways, it just so happens that I have a new lens in my collection and I figured this would be a perfect opportunity to show off my new Ingy On to the pics: Look at this ridiculous lume!!! This was another selling point for me. One of only two rep Ingy's with the small numerals lumed at the outside edge: And of course, the wrist shot: P.S. for you photogs out there - the new lens is a Nikon 105mm f/2.8 Micro VR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adeodatus Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 I was only a couple of hours late for that sale and I hate you since that day, Red. If I met you in a dark alley, I'd be literally chopping this watch off of your hand. LOL Seriously though, great to see this beauty in the right hands. Love the pics. Wear it well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 looks great, Stace...wear it well...terrific pix, as always!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Love the Ingy - great pickup Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utheman Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 You-the-man, S!! Nice pickup and awsome photos as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 That dial pops!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 One of the great details about this specific watch has to do with the bracelet pins. If I recall correct, Andy took each individal pin and gave the head-ends of each pin a nice satin spun finish. Definitely a great watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Migge Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 I had this watch on loan from Andy for a while, its fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 It's an amazing looking watch, the dw really makes a big difference, are the newer ones really that bad with the poor date wheel? Still looks like a nice watch, the dw would be a constant bug, I'm still tempted to get one though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 They all came with a crap DW and the lello DW was the only solution. Red as far as I know there are 3 reps with the rehaut numerals Lumed as Ziggy did one along time ago. Uwe at sweetwatches.de did this one along with one I was working on for a friend. The mod on the bracelet pins is just a way of finishing what the Chinese started. It is those little things that make the difference to me on a quality watch. Red I love the photos and I do miss this one but I am happy it has gone to a good home. The gen for me does not have the charm of a modded rep so it will just sit in the safe untill I am gone and maybe by then my daughter will be able to pay for the gun carriage and 12 jet black stallions for my funeral with the proceeds. How she will pay for the 12 foot marble statue of me in the town square I have not idea though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 .......The gen for me does not have the charm of a modded rep so it will just sit in the safe untill I am gone and maybe by then my daughter will be able to pay for the gun carriage and 12 jet black stallions for my funeral with the proceeds. How she will pay for the 12 foot marble statue of me in the town square I have not idea though. , brilliant! Thanks for the info aswell Andy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted March 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 The gen for me does not have the charm of a modded rep so it will just sit in the safe untill I am gone and maybe by then my daughter will be able to pay for the gun carriage and 12 jet black stallions for my funeral with the proceeds. How she will pay for the 12 foot marble statue of me in the town square I have not idea though. Couldn't agree more Andy. There is such an allure to modded reps. The story behind it is far more interesting than just plopping down a wad of cash for a gen and saying "look at me!! I bought a gen watch for a lot of money!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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