Guest asim Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 (edited) Greetings, Hope you guys are well. I just went onto the members page on the IWC website and what do we see? Yep, the new collection. I shall post as much as I can with some eye candy and personal views. First up: Da Vinci Pep Calender Digital Date-Month Ref. IW3761 I love the look of it. It is bold and sophisticated. Unfortunately the Da Vinci line was never a super seller for IWC but I HAVE seen two people wear the gen. (I used to work for Fraser Hart, an IWC AD in N.London) CASEBACK: That is a beautiful caseback to look at, no doubt. Kylie style. Next up: Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Edition Kurt Klaus Ref. IW3762 YES please!! I love this one, what a great choice of dial colour. And there is something magical about the Red Gold that IWC use. Rolex use this pinky pinky gold, whereas IWC use this striking red gold that stands out and really makes a piece stand out with elegance but still somehow discreet. Ok, we all love Kurt Klaus for the calender, but having him on the caseback? Not my cup-of -tea. No diss, just saying. Ok lets get to the Portuguese family: Portuguese Minute Repeater Ref. IW5449 Looks good? Yes. IWC running out of ideas? Also, Yes. Don't get me wrong, it does look fantastic, but people who bought the Repeater say last year, would be thinking well, "I don't see much innovatively different from having the secs positioned from "9" to "6" But still, a good looker.. caseback: We are moving fast into the Ingy family and you are in for a happy surprise. I don't know whether all will like this but I am in love! Big Ingenieur Chronograph Ref. IW3784 45.5 mm This model will definitely cater for those who felt the older Ingy Chronos were left behind. Now they get what they asked for (start saving) Here come the usual L.E.'s: Ingenieur Automatic Mission Earth Ref. IW3236 46 mm Looks rugged, looks tough and elegantly sporty.. looks like a solid Ingenieur. Shame it's L.E., they should continue that dial and perhaps with a smaller case. Big Pilot Edited January 17, 2009 by asim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 Thanks for the tour. I do hope they rep that Deep 2 (among others). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest asim Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 Thanks for the tour. I do hope they rep that Deep 2 (among others). They have done an amazing job with the DeepSea, albeit they had several versions, but looking at the IWC track record, they do pretty damn well with the accuracy of IWC reps. Movements are always a let down at times, but hey they are reps not gens. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 (edited) IWC really is setting the benchmark, they are some beautiful releases! The only one I don't like is the non-chrono Aquatimer, it looks a bit cheap to me. Edited January 17, 2009 by b16a2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadweller4000 Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 IWC really is setting the benchmark, they are some beautiful releases! The only one I don't like is the non-chrono Aquatimer, it looks a bit cheap to me. That's what I thought at first, too. Still I am going to wait for a wristy to make up my mind. It might look gorgeous in person. I really like the Deep2, by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 Liking the IWC Portuguese Minute Repeater, Big Ingenieur Chronograph & the Deep Two... siesta, where are you??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 That's what I thought at first, too. Still I am going to wait for a wristy to make up my mind. It might look gorgeous in person. I really like the Deep2, by the way. It's often the way with watches isn't it! Like the new UN, I wasn't impressed until I saw some wristies of it and it looked completely different! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerstone Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Big Ingenieur Chronograph Ref. IW3784 I need to talk to my AD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siesta181 Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 How on earth am I gonna save money???? IWC is the devil in watch form. Love the Big Ingy Chrono Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 How on earth am I gonna save money???? IWC is the devil in watch form. Love the Big Ingy Chrono I knew you'd come inside without telling you. Yeah, that Big Ingy Chrono would fully complement your Big Ingy 8 days, bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest asim Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 hmm i had a feeling that the bug ingy chrono would take off big time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 hmm i had a feeling that the bug ingy chrono would take off big time!! Definitely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 :wub: I agree...that blue/black one is fantastic!! And the Big Ingy Chrono is gorgeous. It will be a complete failure in Rep form...so to the AD we must go!! The Rep will have the troublesome secs @ 6 and that beautiful croc strap will be substituted by a cheap nylon "kevlar" look piece of junk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 I Like the big ingy chrono and also the ingy project earth, but i am still waiting for the ceramic bezel ingy, is it out yet?? But whaT I WOULD LIKE SEE is the aquatimer vintage!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilts Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Those ATs are awesome - can't wait to see which ones they go for. Big vote for the Deep Two to go with my DSSD, and the all black Galapagos is very slick! Standard black face 2000 AT looks clean and simple and with a decent simple movement could be tempting too. Oh dear - looking expensive already!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK471 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 That AT has me nursing a half-chub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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