eunomians Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I went to an AD the other day and I saw this one in person, WOW! Are there any reps yet? My favorite of all time, the lovely IWC Portuguese #5445 I saw this one, too! Classic Aqua brought back to life! Gotta have it! Another classic that I must own! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I hope these are available soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir-Lancelot Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 How big is that first one. Very classy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I was so excited when reading that title!! There aren't any as yet, I believe the Big Pilot is still in the pipeline though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted May 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 How big is that first one. Very classy. I think 45mm. It does not look like a clock on the wrist, it fits very well (even if you don't like big watches). I tried it on and thought about selling some vintage Rolex for this baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir-Lancelot Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 No don't do that. Keep your vintage and sell your body organs instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted May 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 No don't do that. Keep your vintage and sell your body organs instead. You're right. I did go crazy at the store. I've bought quite a few genuine beasts there over the years. The thought of coming home with a true Portuguese made me go nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
client9 Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 These are amazing looking watches. IWC keeps it classy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Wow, love the 5445 and I'm not a dress watch kind of guy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baltic Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 That neo-vintage Ingy is the mutts nuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
he_haupt Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 (edited) IWC Vintage Ingenieur Automatic is my favorite (whats the price range of the gen?) but I also like the other models: so rep makers I would suggest a "buy 3 pay 2 bundle" Edited June 2, 2008 by he_haupt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadweller4000 Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffe Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 the classic ingy looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted June 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 I'm hoping that these will be offered. But I am afraid that simple things are the hardest to redo. Such has been the lesson thus far with IWC items. To this day, there still is no Mark XV that is perfect. Wow. Now I'm getting pessimistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 I was so excited when reading that title!! There aren't any as yet... I know, what a fake-out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shimside11 Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 These are part of IWCs Vintage Collection - Jubilee Edition. They were introduced in Jan 08 to the press. They've got six new versions of vintage lines. They include: Portuguese, Pilot, Ingenieur, Aquatimer, DaVinci, and Portofino. They are starting out with 500 of each in platinum. The first 140 of each will be sold in six piece sets. After that they will be run in non-limited production in stainless steel. I don't even want to think about how much a limited platinum set will go for. I'm certain it's well beyond the price of my house which is about 400k usd. Now, the coolest thing would be if the rep makers got ahead of the game and introduced them in sets. Oh the irony...reproductions of reproduction watches in a commemorative set of a commemorative set. If these things come out as reps, I'm right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 Well, I've got one! just received the pilot version from TTK. A few flaws, such as the seconds at 6 is too high,lume is weak. It is one beautiful watch and was very inexpensive with the asian mvment. I bought it as a lark for under $100. I'm putting a better strap on it and will post pics hopefully this weekend. Turns out the closed CB is accurate!!?? BTW, it's 44/45mm. Haven't measured it exactly. Also, picked up his vintage Longine. Another very nice $100 rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK471 Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 That Aquatimer makes me feel tingly in places that I won't talk about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 IWC Vintage Ingenieur Automatic is my favorite (whats the price range of the gen?) but I also like the other models: so rep makers I would suggest a "buy 3 pay 2 bundle" I have ordered the Aquatimer for myself from the vintage line. A little pricey but worth it IMO. Price is in the 7's. These watches are just beyond cool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Oh - just FYI, the Aquatimer in Steel is unlimited in production. I just checked th exact list and it is $7300 but it can be had in the mid 5's from most discounters. Typical 20-25% off pricing. Most AD's aren't discounting them though as they are still too "new". I know some AD's are still just getting them in this month so they are trying to get full price where they can... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted June 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 I have ordered the Aquatimer for myself from the vintage line. A little pricey but worth it IMO. Price is in the 7's. These watches are just beyond cool... Can you please post pics here when you get the watch? I fell in love with it at one of my ADs and I'm trying to decide whether to jump on it or wait for more saved money for another OEM watch. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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