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First post after years of quietly enjoying this incredible resource of knowledge and group of enthusiasts. It felt like the perfect moment to share a 1962 Ingenieur 666A—beautifully preserved, with a lovely creamy dial. It feels like the kind of watch my ...  

A very warm welcome here. And what an entry with this beautiful 666. Please tell us a little bit about your interest in watches.

Thank you Christian for the welcome! My interest is relatively new since becoming a father and wanting to leave some things for my children, I have always been more focused about shape and case construction, which I find this 666a remarkable, very raw lin... 

I have come across this model and it is charming, yours looks to be in great condition. The movement is also very nice. Looking forward to seeing more pics of this beauty!

Thank you, it is very charming indeed between robust and elegant packed together!

Never on my mind Thanks, William

What color was the dial originally? I imagine yours is showing a ton of patina. Looks great!

Thank you! It seems to be a silver/white dial, and there is quite a variation in the way it patinas over time

And thank you for sharing this wonderful Ingenieur! A very nice timepiece. Best, Emmanuel

Thank you so much Emmanuel, always a pleasure reading you across threads and understanding your very good taste. Best, William

Your Ingenieur is really wonderful.

Thanks! Here some from today, the lightning really accentuates the different tones of the dial ...  

Thank you Kev, all the best

Thank you Amanico!