IWC Ingenieur IW323902: that lust satiated

[mikeylacroix]

There's just something about integrated bracelets I can't shake.
Been lusting after a VC overseas 3 hander for a while now..but I just don't like arabic numerals nor that odd shaped date window
this version of the ingenieur ticked many boxes when it got released..except for the price
lo and behold a 2013 model with B&P came up at a steal


beautiful balanced face check



stick applied indices check



black date disc to match a black dial check



chapter ring, layered dial for texture contrast and depth check



stepped case check...gotta say thats some good AR



love the manly lugs, winds super smooth as a 2892 is supposed to






kickass bracelet and clasp a must of course, comes with an interesting bracelet resizing system






fits like a glove



lume shot naturally



damnit..do i still need that seals watch?
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few more pics of the bracelet












case back



pardon the smudge..the AR is real good












enjoy

[crownpuller]

Yeah, that ticks my boxes, too.

..... comes with an interesting bracelet resizing system

Brilliant, isn't it ? Same as my AT: press the button - push the pin out. Slick

[ck1109]

I love this reference....especially the white dial with gold markers (ref: 323906) but can't stomach the 6k+ price.

[popoki nui]

That's a sharp looking watch! Well done, Mikey. Another great addition to your already-spectacular collection!



~Sherry.

[JAGtime]

Beautiful watch and photos, Mikey. Enjoy!

[Steppy]

Looks great. What size is it?

Were any of your other great watches sacrificed?

[chicago]

Hey Mikey, can you tell more about the interesting bracelet resizing system? Love me a good bracelet and clasp, still, few I have encountered rival the IWC Mark XVII bracelet's exterior resize button or the Tudor Pelegos' spring loaded system. As a bracelet guy, I sometimes buy a watch for the bracelet as much as the watch itself -- got anymore photos of the clasp?

[I-B]

[mikeylacroix]

Looks great. What size is it?

Were any of your other great watches sacrificed?

no not this time.
although with this in play my fiance might want my 36mm APRo...

case side to case side 40
the crown is about 5

[mikeylacroix]

Hey Mikey, can you tell more about the interesting bracelet resizing system? Love me a good bracelet and clasp, still, few I have encountered rival the IWC Mark XVII bracelet's exterior resize button or the Tudor Pelegos' spring loaded system. As a bracelet guy, I sometimes buy a watch for the bracelet as much as the watch itself -- got anymore photos of the clasp?

added more pics for u dan
i suppose i should have phrased it better...resizing of the bracelet..as opposed to micro-adjustments throughout the day
see that little hole in the back of the bracelet..u press it in with the IWC tool (or any pointy thing really) and the pins slide out

that being said..i understand the bracelet love
this is one well machined clasp and buckle
foldover clasp a bit long but well put together
solid..no weird angling at the joints
super comfy,not too light
slightly sharp edges at the case integration part however
i dig it