3 Discussions and CommentsMember since Feb. 12, 2012
Dear Forum members,
I am currently a few months away from becoming a graduate engineer. My father has announced that he would grace me with an IWC Ingenieur as a graduation gift.
I've narrowed down the selecto to the following two: - Ingenieur Mission Earth Automatic (stainless steel bracelet) - Big Ingenieur 7 day power reserve (stainless steel bracelet)
Now have the trouble of choosinng between theese two beautiful watches, and I'd like to hear some educated opinions about the decision
--> the Mission Earth as the iconic representative of the engineering profession due to its magnetic resistance and shock absorbance? Or --> the Big Ingenieur as an epic watchmaking achievement and sheer beauty of the calibre 50000 family
5,078 Discussions and CommentsMember since May 29, 2003Sarasota, FL,
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Well, if it was me I would get the Big Ingy. Only because it is a unique piece and has the seven day power reserve and you'll get great joy looking at the rotor and movement. If you are a purist, then you have to go the other way.
1,632 Discussions and CommentsMember since May 16, 2002
You might still pick up the titanium auto and titanium chronograph both available with matching bracelet. But other than that from your selection I would agree with Alan, but with a display back it's AM capability is poor. It's really down to what pulls your heart strings. Congratulations though on your graduation and welcome to the forum.
2,283 Discussions and CommentsMember since Aug. 2, 2001
Before I went to college, I didn't even know how to spell Engineer And now I are one.
Old college joke from the school I went to many years ago. I'm not sure how well it will translate for those whose first language is not English, but I hope it is understood.
Mission Earth for this old engineer, who learned his stuff on a slide rule, back before calculators and PC's.
124 Discussions and CommentsMember since May 5, 2001
Congrats. on your ingenieur degree soon to be. I own a limited production Ingenieur 3228 ( 2005 ), no anti- magnetic protection, but a great view of the in- house movement through the the back. If you don't need the anti-magnetic protection go for the see thru back. Just my opinion & welcome to the forum.
3 Discussions and CommentsMember since Feb. 12, 2012
Thank you very much for your contributions gentlemen, and your warm welcome to the forum. I think I'm leaning towards the Mission Eaarth, partly because it's newer also. Very tough choice though, I agree with Alan and Zyxtimer that it'd be a joy to take the Big off and stare at its movement
54 Discussions and CommentsMember since Dec. 31, 2011
Ernesto, one more vote for the Mission Earth:
A 7 days power reserve you need if you don`t wear your watch for serveral days - very useful for a collector with many fine timepieces which all want to be worn. Monday the first, Tuesday the next - and your Big Ingenieur lying on a small velvet pillow is still running on Friday waiting for you. Perfect!
You don`t need that? Then take the Mission Earth - with a solid steel back, good magnetic resistance and still 44 hours of power reserve - time enough also for the longest rest - and a watch for your wrist more than for a small velvet pillow :-)).
I am currently a few months away from becoming a graduate engineer. My father has announced that he would grace me with an IWC Ingenieur as a graduation gift.
I've narrowed down the selecto to the following two:
- Ingenieur Mission Earth Automatic (stainless steel bracelet)
- Big Ingenieur 7 day power reserve (stainless steel bracelet)
Now have the trouble of choosinng between theese two beautiful watches, and I'd like to hear some educated opinions about the decision
--> the Mission Earth as the iconic representative of the engineering profession due to its magnetic resistance and shock absorbance?
Or
--> the Big Ingenieur as an epic watchmaking achievement and sheer beauty of the calibre 50000 family
Rugged engineering or delicate watchmaking?
If you are a purist, then you have to go the other way.
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Cheers Greg Chalk
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Regards, Michael
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Best regards
Mark
Best regards
Mark
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And now I are one.
Old college joke from the school I went to many years ago. I'm not sure how well it will translate for those whose first language is not English, but I hope it is understood.
Mission Earth for this old engineer, who learned his stuff on a slide rule, back before calculators and PC's.
Dick L.
whichwatch at roadrunner dot com
Regards
Dave
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Zyxtimer
Very tough choice though, I agree with Alan and Zyxtimer that it'd be a joy to take the Big off and stare at its movement
Thanks gents!
Best regards
Ernesto
A 7 days power reserve you need if you don`t wear your watch for serveral days - very useful for a collector with many fine timepieces which all want to be worn. Monday the first, Tuesday the next - and your Big Ingenieur lying on a small velvet pillow is still running on Friday waiting for you. Perfect!
You don`t need that? Then take the Mission Earth - with a solid steel back, good magnetic resistance and still 44 hours of power reserve - time enough also for the longest rest - and a watch for your wrist more than for a small velvet pillow :-)).
And welcome to the forum!
Regards, Lutz
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