Seadweller4000 Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Today I read that the Ingenieur 3227 will go out of production this year. Even though I love their watches, I also hate IWC's model policy. I can't believe they discontinue this watch. I am glad that we don't have this problem with our replicas yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Interesting news... i for one would expect they hold on with this model for a few years to come... by far the iconic looking piece from the current inge lineup. regards Laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalayclass Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 I have a gen, I hope it's price will increase with years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadweller4000 Posted January 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 I have a gen, I hope it's price will increase with years... Don't count on it. IWC is starting too many new models while they shut down some every few years. I wonder how long the aquatimers will survive with the new ones coming... Remember GST? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 IMO this policy doesn't say much for the iconic nature of the brand when they have to completely shut models down and redesign them every few years. One of the very dime store fly by night qualities of the brand that keeps it from getting respect from many WIS and certainly the rest of their peers. These policies are mistakes for any luxury brand seeking staying power... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadweller4000 Posted January 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 IMO this policy doesn't say much for the iconic nature of the brand when they have to completely shut models down and redesign them every few years. One of the very dime store fly by night qualities of the brand that keeps it from getting respect from many WIS and certainly the rest of their peers. These policies are mistakes for any luxury brand seeking staying power... Exactly my thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 I have a gen, I hope it's price will increase with years... Well i am hoping the same as Dalayclass! Where did you read this SD4K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erwinner Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 wow.... now even more happy with your excellent fully modded double-AR and lello-dw piece we've just exchanged! Will hold on for this piece for ages now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadweller4000 Posted January 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 Well i am hoping the same as Dalayclass! Where did you read this SD4K Read it in a german watch board. And in the IWC forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World Traveller Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 I think watch companies are moving to designs that are difficult to duplicate and emphasize the mechanical parts and design, such as the Defy Xtreme Zenith line. Wonder if IWC is going in that direction, away from watches that are duplicated by Chinese 2 weeks after they are out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jockl1978 Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 I think watch companies are moving to designs that are difficult to duplicate and emphasize the mechanical parts and design, such as the Defy Xtreme Zenith line. Wonder if IWC is going in that direction, away from watches that are duplicated by Chinese 2 weeks after they are out. In my opinion there is nothing that can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World Traveller Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 In my opinion there is nothing that can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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