Marcus Hanke
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DS - the abbreviation is appropriate, quoting the car ....
... as the wonderful Citroen DS was spelled "la déesse", meaning "the Goddess". In IWC's history, the Destriero Scafusiae is playing the similar role: often pursued, never reached.
It is also nice to see a watch with two Habring innovations together.
Regards,
Marcus
One of the most beautiful movements ever
And I do not exaggerate. More to come soon. - SJX...
Fully agree SJX
And it surprises (me at least) that its from IWC. Shows how little I know.
I want to see more!
Aaah, the DS... I always wanted to see more pics of this movement, and now I see this post... You read in my mind, my friend. Best, Nicolas
DS - the abbreviation is appropriate, quoting the car ....
... as the wonderful Citroen DS was spelled "la déesse", meaning "the Goddess". In IWC's history, the Destriero Scafusiae is playing the similar role: often pursued, never reached. It is also nice to see a watch with two Habring innovations together....
From my favourite company and a shame...
....to think that little of the style filtered down to lesser models. I think that IWC has lost its pocketwatch roots somewhat and that saddens me. Probably because it is not a commerically viable product. Still the new Jones movement stepped somewhat in ...
In a class by itself
In an article I wrote many years ago on "movement finishes" I pointed out that the decorating and finishing of the plates on this IWC calibre is unique and, to the best of my knowledge, not found on movements from any other brand. The only thing I often w...
Cant agree more....SJX.
Hi SJX, They are in depth and at par with some of those noble house around but sometime just cost wise and cost effective that's decide the game we play...... Thanks. BHK9...
