andrewG
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From my favourite company and a shame...
Aug 13, 2009,00:37 AM
....to think that little of the style filtered down to lesser models.
I think that IWC has lost its pocketwatch roots somewhat and that saddens me. Probably because it is not a commerically viable product. Still the new Jones movement stepped somewhat in the right direction, then the aquatimer took a step back!
I'd love the see this decoration style on the new Jones in something around the 20k mark
never going to happen :-(
Just some thoughts from a diehard IWC from (actually a fan of International Watch Co. )
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Gorgeous!
By: dxboon : August 12th, 2009-22:37
Can't wait to learn more, SJX! Cheers, Daos
Fully agree SJX
By: ArthurSG : August 12th, 2009-23:37
And it surprises (me at least) that its from IWC. Shows how little I know.
I want to see more!
By: amanico : August 13th, 2009-00:00
Aaah, the DS... I always wanted to see more pics of this movement, and now I see this post... You read in my mind, my friend. Best, Nicolas
DS - the abbreviation is appropriate, quoting the car ....
By: Marcus Hanke : August 13th, 2009-04:30
... as the wonderful Citroen DS was spelled "la déesse", meaning "the Goddess". In IWC's history, the Destriero Scafusiae is playing the similar role: often pursued, never reached. It is also nice to see a watch with two Habring innovations together....
From my favourite company and a shame...
By: andrewG : August 13th, 2009-00:37
....to think that little of the style filtered down to lesser models. I think that IWC has lost its pocketwatch roots somewhat and that saddens me. Probably because it is not a commerically viable product. Still the new Jones movement stepped somewhat in ...
In a class by itself
By: jfsuperior : August 13th, 2009-06:35
In an article I wrote many years ago on "movement finishes" I pointed out that the decorating and finishing of the plates on this IWC calibre is unique and, to the best of my knowledge, not found on movements from any other brand. The only thing I often w...
Cant agree more....SJX.
By: BHK9 : August 13th, 2009-08:37
Hi SJX, They are in depth and at par with some of those noble house around but sometime just cost wise and cost effective that's decide the game we play...... Thanks. BHK9...