IWC Titanium always puts a smile on my face

Hi Forum Friends,

No this is not a complicated watch at all, but I enjoy wearing it so much!

Anymore Ti-lovers out there?

Best,

Bob

Hi Bob,

That's a fantastic looking watch, such a clear beautiful design, no wonder you're smiling.

I paid a visit to the two Zurich Boutiques on Friday and one of them tempted me to try on the beauty below. It might be a little too bright/colourful for some people but still it has made me smile for over 24 hrs now......the weight, size and overall look/feel of the watch has really impressed me. I would like another IWC Aquatimer and this may just be the one (and it would be my first Titanium IWC)

Enjoy your Aquatimer 2000 and thanks for sharing.
Best wishes
Jonathan

Hi Jonathan,

Wow, I love the look of the Aquatimer, go for it ;-)

Best,

Bob

Hi Bob,

That looks fantastic! I like the design of the watch since it looks so technical - and the dark gray hue of the titanium make it look even more technical!

Hi Jonathan,

I've tried on the original green painted hands before and I agree at being impressed with how light the watch is. Since the watch is 20mm thick and sits so high on the wrist, the lack of weight really helps to keep the watch in place instead of flopping around.

I still have yet to try on the yellow version and can't wait to since yellow is my favorite color!

Hi Francis, 'teutonic' is a nice term for the design I think!

Best,

Bob

Strange, dial belongs to the stainless model, but the hands seem right. Very strange...

Hands are wrong too I believe.

You've got a hybrid modified watch there! :)

me! me! I'm a fan!

hrmm... interesting observation you guys have over there--and indeed you two have a point!

Great collection, thanks for sharing!

Bob

Haha, yes you guys spotted it. No secret though, I posted this when I got it a few years ago that I had it fitted in Schaffhausen with the SS-version dial and hands since I prefer the applied hour markers. I do have the original dial & hands of course.

Best,

Bob

That was a smart move! You know, when I was buying my Titanium Aquatimer Chrono (IW3719-03), I was really torn between it and the stainless steel edition. I knew I would end up buying the titanium (because I have such a soft-spot for titanium), but I just couldn't let go of the stainless steel from my hand... I just loved its dial and the applied indices... not to mention it looked so smart/sharp to wear. In the end, I left the shop with the titanium on my wrist, but the stainless steel in my heart...

Leon, that is a GREAT watch! I also owned one (Italian dial), but sold it since it was too 'thick' for me to wear comfortably.
I missed the Titanium though, that's how I ended up buying the 3536 Ti Aquatimer.

Your watch is for sure one the best looking AND best value-for-money perpetuals out there!

Bob

Thanks Bob! Couldn't agree more. 15 years old and running like clockwork, just a few seconds fast a week. Still costs a car though, you can get a great well maintained, low mileage Mark 5 Golf GTI for the same :D Speaking of Marks, can't wait to acquire the 18. It's a watch I really don't need, but that's what IWC does to us, bloody addiction.

Back to the GST PCC, it's been my grail watch for somme time, since 2001 actually. Took me some time to track one down, especially one in excellent condition. Finally found one I liked through a Munich dealer. The German used market is exceptional for IWCs.

Even with the VFM offers these days Mount Blanc's and Fedrique Constant's versions are interesting, but too dressy and do not have the year indication and their dials are not balanced (design). The only one worth considering in the similar category is JLC's. But again, not water resistant to 120m and no superluminova magic and more importantly no bracelet. The flexibility and functionality of the GST collection is unmatched, especially their uber light titanium models (grade 2 also has the natural 'Batmobile' grey microbrille finish that is just so tool inspired). I have the GST aquatimer in titan too. Phenomenal watch. The latter has been with me everywhere, my best friend. IWC's just best when it knows its place in offering no pretence, functional high quality pieces at within reach prices. What's the point of crafting these complex instruments if only the very few fortunate can afford them (well that's probably the point I guess :)?

What will be even more interesting is to find out whether if Kurt Klaus's patent (IWC's) has expired with respect to the perpetual calendar module. JLC's ultra slim system seems to be very similar. Can anyone confirm this? If it's expired, what's to stop other brands, manufacturers to adopt the module design?

Speaking of Titanium, if they had one for the Mark 18 in blue dial or black, it'll sell like hot cakes I reckon, more so than ceramic IMHO.

Hi Leon, I really enjoyed reading your story! With regard to patents I don't know, maybe Tonny can help-out? Best,

Bob

Thanks Bob! So very tempted with the new Mark XVIII, so very tempted... :D

Tony,

Can you kindly elucidate on the patents re: Kurt Klaus PC module please? Have they expired or not - I believe it was 1985 birth of the architecture? Is the module open to all Richemont brands? Will be good to get some insight and why they discontinued the 7750 PCC movement (last appearance with the Da Vinci). I'm not a big fan of the new PC in-house movement without the year indication, too Lange wannabe and lacks charm IMHO.