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V7 will release Ingenieur!
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- 10/5/11
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are either the black or aqua dials matte at all?
- 26/12/13
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Something in between actually. Not matte, not glossy. Hard to say because of the pattern. The Aqua dial looks way more shiny in certain light conditions as you roll your wrist.
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- 26/12/13
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It doesn't show in QC photos. It either works or it doesn't. QC person should just test it, but it's often challenging to communicate that in a way they would understand.
Had a chance to try on some of this years novelties. Expected to love the ceramic 42, walked away wanting this instead:
Since we only need a new dial we will probably see a rep soon.
Since we only need a new dial we will probably see a rep soon.
and gold plated hands + markersHad a chance to try on some of this years novelties. Expected to love the ceramic 42, walked away wanting this instead:
Since we only need a new dial we will probably see a rep soon.
And also datewheel, yes, I overlooked a few things
No doubt this means it will take the factories until V4 or V5 to get everything right.This one is on my wishlist as well! Was the black ceramic underwhelming in person? Looks fantastic in all of the videosHad a chance to try on some of this years novelties. Expected to love the ceramic 42, walked away wanting this instead:
Since we only need a new dial we will probably see a rep soon.
Exactly, it looks fantastic in the videos but in person, aside for the beautiful movement, it did nothing for me. The reasons why are hard to put down in short form. Firstly, the size is large. I thought the black color would absorb it somewhat but coming from an Ingenieur 40 it is a big watch on the wrist. Second, the finishing of the ceramic. It is supposed to be matte, which they tried to achieve by first brushing the surface and then sandblasting it to kill the shine. The result looks good on camera but to me is just boring in person. I much prefer what AP or Hublot among others have been doing with black ceramics in terms of different finishes. Even IWC's own pilot range ceramic finish feels better. This is lacking in contrast and the light doesn't really catch the surface in any meaningful way. Obviously, others will have a different opinion but for me this is it. Oh, and finally i found the 42 ceramic bracelet feeling flimsy. I know much of this is likely due to the lightness of the ceramic but the watch would need a thicker bracelet IMO.
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That was a nice short film / advert - I really should add an Ingenieur to my collection...
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How did you get one of those clasps?Im very happy with my black one…
Had upgraded it with a on the fly adjust clasp Like IWC did as an option … now it’s almost perfekt
The clasp needs some finishing work but there are some things first to do
Got a Portugieser bracelet with matching clasp but without IWC Branding from Ali express … made the IWC Brand with Laser engraving … unfortunately this kind of bracelet is no longer available .. seems i have a unique piece now …
Was a bit of trial and error with the clasp … the Portugieser bracelet itself is different to the Ingenieur .. only the clasp was matching