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Main Forums => Watch Gallery => Topic started by: ninja on July 14, 2011, 10:05:01 PM
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The IWC Big Ingenieur in 45.5 mm chunk of metal with 7 days power reserve.
Probus Scafusia .......definitely a KEEPER!
This chunk of metal in croc leather strap is my favorite "piece". I am compelled to say so because it was an anniversary gift from my better half :lol:
But seriously, I love this tank. Sits very well on my huge wrist and the in-house 7 day PR movement is top notch.
(http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/bogie_photo/iwc%20inge/DSC_0034.jpg)
This model however, deviated a bit from the traditional "anti-magnetic" complication from which the Ingenieur line is very well known,
Why, because this particular Inge 5005 boasts of a crystal back display showcasing the in-house 7 day PR movement.
To some hard core and purist Ingenieur followers, this is a let down. Personally, I regard the display case back a selling point.
(http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/bogie_photo/iwc%20inge/IWCdeployant.jpg)
You've got to admire the Pellaton winding mechanism at the back. It is very efficient and way ahead of its time.
Unlike other rotating weight on automatic rotor winding mechanism which needs one full revolution (360 degree) to make 1 full wind, it only takes the pellaton winding to swing in <90 degrees to produce 1 full wind.
This should translate to a power reserve that can easily be loaded in a few swings of the hand
But after several months of usage, this started to grow out on me. Flipping it was not an option so I thought of giving it a major make-over.
This is what came out with the tinkering:
(http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/bogie_photo/iwc%20inge/IMG_0992.jpg)
Back view:
(http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/bogie_photo/iwc%20inge/IMG_0990.jpg)
And the customary wrist shot
(http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/bogie_photo/iwc%20inge/L1000087.jpg)
Oh, and did I mention that IWC came out with the same metal band edition just like mine using the exact metal band 6 months after the make over :lol:
Thanks for looking
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The IWC Big Ingenieur is a real hunk of a watch and it looks great on your wrist.
You are indeed very fortunate to have received such a wonderful anniversary gift from your spouse.
Wear it in good health.
:Cheers:
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The IWC Big Ingenieur is a real hunk of a watch and it looks great on your wrist.
You are indeed very fortunate to have received such a wonderful anniversary gift from your spouse.
Wear it in good health.
:Cheers:
Thank you Mr Administrator :)
Feels amazing to get a compliment from one of the most respected members in this community
Mabuhay!
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Hi Ninja,
Let's not be overly formal here. I'm just a regular bloke rendering a humble service to the Malaysian Watch Community.
Anyway I must say that your collection of fine timepieces is nothing short of amazing. :thumbsup:
Keep the posts coming.
:Cheers:
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Your exemplified modesty is truly inspiring
More power to you and to your site!
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Another nice one there Ninja.
I agree that the display back is a very welcome addition but again it deviates from the true identity of the Ing series which is its high anti magnetic properties.
Putting it on bracelet really changes things up abit.
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Ninja nice one again :thumbsup:
Care to share some close up movement pictures?
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Wow, your collections is stunning :Startled:....and a good understanding wife that you have married :thumbsup:
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One after another, you are unfolding your very nice & enviable arsenal :t
humbsup: I wish my better half could be as understanding as yours :D Btw, mind asking, how tall are you? Your have a "model" wrist to accommodate any size of watches leh :thumbsup:
Thank you zitan
i Am just 5"8 tall with an embarrassing 8 inch wrist :o