Introduction

Well, it is about time I introduced myself into the Collectors' Forum. I have been an IWC enthusiast since many years now. I come from a family who have always been into mechanical watches. My grandfather was a watch trader, my father was a mechanical watch admirer. I remember that when I was young, I used to like listening to the sound of my father's automatic watch rewinding, I must have held his wrist a thousand times.I have been into wristwatches all my life, but only in the 90's my interest turned to IWC. Not to be reached financially at he time, but I startede to learn everything there is to learn about IWC. I started out bying and selling vintage IWC watches, like calibre 88 and 89's and selling them in order to make some money for a contemporary IWC. Even came across Adrian (alwaysiwc) in this way. After years of saving I finally bought my dream watch, an IWC Potuguese Chrono in pink gold. Unfortunately I had to sell it one year later, due to financial setbacks. After that I started all over again and saved for a new IWC. I have had in my posession a Portofino and a Ingenieur AMG, but also these had to go too soon, because of financial reasons again.... It hurts letting a watch go if you have fallen in love with it. A few months ago I have have bought a very special IWC. It is a Ingenieur CLS 55 AMG, which is limited to 55 pieces. As I read in the Forum, there are actually 165 pieces, 55 each for the Europe, Asia and USA. I have a one of 55 intended for the USA, and very proud of owning it! This one I am not letting go!
Best Regards

Hello & welcome!!!!

There are always many reasons why a collection is a moving target and you seem to have passed through a couple of experiences.

Happily, you are back in the saddle with a great watch, congrats!

Please post the obligatory photos ;-)))

Welcome to the forum and thanks for sharing your IWC collecting story.

I hope you not only keep this watch but with an anticipated flurry of new Ingenieurs potentially arriving in 2013 - perhaps a chance to add more ....

Hello Nad,

How nice that someone understands my pain from the past and my joy of today! I have read the instructions of posting a picture. Hope that it works... here it goes:

Best Regards,

Melchior

Hi Andrew,

You know something I don't...... Please tell me, what is to be expected of the Ingenieur family?

Best regards,

Melchior

Welcome to the forum Melchoir - may your current collection remain with you and grow into the future.

Cheers,

Ben

Thank you so much Ben,

It is an honour to be here!

Thanks,

Melchior

Hi Melchior,

Welcome. It is a honor to have you --and every other fan of IWC-- here.

Now that's a piece we don't see everyday.

Congrats Melchior and welcome to the forum. How intertwined our watches are with our daily lives - trials, tribulations, our functional companions, our emotional partners...

Welcome Melchior to this wonderful forum. I hope this special Ingenieur will stay with you for a long time, it's a very special piece!

Kind regards,

Clemens

Warm welcome Melchior from my side also.

The naked truth. Congrats on this wonderful piece.

Welcome to our Forum Melchoir. I also recently aquired a322707 1/55 AMG CLS 55 to join my other two Ingenieurs 3228 & 323310 Laureus. I am awaiting a new titanium bracelet that I ordered to replace the Kevlar strap which has cracks & wear at the buckle. Mine keeps excellent time and feels light on the wrist for it's size. Wear it in good health & good fortune!

Zyxtimer

Not sure I had seen this white dial version before. But I really like it.

Welcome to the forum and a nice Ing you have.

rgds
kee siew

Unfortunately we all have wait until January - unless our moderator is able to give any previews before hand. This forum is the best place to be pre SIHH.

Hello Michael,

What a warm welcome from everyone. It's nice to get all these replies from all over the world from people who all share the same passion. I read a lot of your comments to other members. Now to get a reply also feels like a reply from a famous person..... Thanks!

Thank you! I agree especially with your last words. To me, watches really are an emotional partnerYou know, a watch is with you everyday, with everything you experience. New things, achievements, setbacks, etc. They last and are 100% faithfull. That's why I do not have the intention of letting my Ingenieur go....