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Last April

 

I was all up in arms to see it when it finally came to Oslo last April. My intrigue with the Ingenieur-line was mainly because of Genta stamp. I had seen the former renditions of it, but I preferred the 70s version.
I went to the boutique to take a look and I was all smiles.
Sure, the crown guard is unnecessary and takes a bit away from the original spirit of its progenitor, but it just looked too good. It is could be be thinner though, however it felt great on the wrist. The aqua dial is fantastic, especially for a guy like me who loves the ocean.
The bracelet could be less chunky-esque but it very much complements the bezel.
All in all I love this watch. It gets far more wrist time than my jumbo, Offshores and Royal Oak. It is an amazing reset and update to the Ingenieur line.
I am still hoping for two tone and interesting metal combinations, and I must admit I just might purchase the blue dial. The limited green edition is high on my wish list. I’m going to try out the ceramic this Saturday and I cannot wait.
All in all I give the watch 8/10. I adore it.



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Ingenieur

 
By: Cozmopak : April 9th, 2025-14:39
For current owners, what are your impressions? I've read some reviews on this forum, and generally all positive. I'm looking for a nice daily that is durable and not the same-old Rolex. Credit Monochrome ...  

Yes!! I love green and think the rose gold on the dial goes

 
By: seabas132 : April 9th, 2025-15:23
well. I just want to see the color in person and try it on. I also really really like that they matched the date window color and did not make it white.

It is truly beautiful, but I can't help but say that it is overpriced.

 
By: aWtchslvr : April 9th, 2025-16:01
I have the Aqua Timer, which has the same caliber and it costs +- half as much. Accuracy rather poor. My honest opinion.

Same thoughts than aWtchslvr for me regarding the movement.

 
By: Great Watch Fan : April 9th, 2025-19:49
I had a conversation once with the watchmaker from the IWC Geneva boutique and he told me the 32000 family movement are not as good as the 82000 family which is equipped with the Palleton technology. If you look at the new releases you will find a 42 mm o... 

Really love this blue version! 👍🏻

 
By: Aquaracer1 : April 9th, 2025-16:23
I owned the Aqua dial for several months. The dial texture is interesting, the case shape and integrated bracelet are cool and it’s comfortable to wear. I can see its appeal for a daily (that’s not a Rolex) If I am going to buy pre-owned, for about the sa... 

I tried the Ti version and it is as expected very light

 
By: VinnieD : April 9th, 2025-17:07
I would probably go with the blue dial but the value proposition is not there IMO

I like the Ti option

 
By: ifraher : April 9th, 2025-18:15
Yet to handle one but the tonal look really fits this generations design language.

Last April

 
By: Eikþyrnir : April 9th, 2025-19:38
I was all up in arms to see it when it finally came to Oslo last April. My intrigue with the Ingenieur-line was mainly because of Genta stamp. I had seen the former renditions of it, but I preferred the 70s version. I went to the boutique to take a look a...  

Love Mine

 
By: Koozy : April 9th, 2025-20:03
Mine has become my daily, and I feel a lot more comfortable wearing it in a big city than I do some of my other watches. Also gets a lot of complements from non watch people who don't care if it has the same movement as the Mark XX blah blah blah. Only co...  

Not Great Looking

 
By: Koozy : April 10th, 2025-08:09
That clasp ruins the beauty of the bracelet. They need an extending end link, and they don't need to look that far for it, the Richemont Group has the Vacheron Overseas within it for example.

Which is why I didn't go for it...

 
By: India Whiskey Charlie : April 10th, 2025-14:17
It also is rather expensive. Especially in titanium. Instead, I had a 1.5 link added which works just fine. ...  

Happy owner

 
By: Cru Jones : April 9th, 2025-21:47
I’ve had my blue for a month and LOVE it. Super comfortable, wears and looks great. A sporty and chic watch with Genta roots and without any distractions. The movement is very accurate and the watch’s finishing is superb. I can wear it anywhere without mu... 

My daily…

 
By: Fatboyy : April 10th, 2025-11:47
Love the versatile black ceramic case - swimmable - light and no scratches! ...  

It's a time only movement with a date function

 
By: Cozmopak : April 10th, 2025-14:52
I'm not really sure the movement is the most important consideration here. These can be easily had on the secondary market for between 7 to 8k, which is a much better value proposition, IMO