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The Current IWC Ingenieur Lineup is a Travesty

December 5, 2018 By Stephen 4 Comments

My enthusiasm for various watch models tends to wax and wane as I see something interesting, and lately my attention has turned to the IWC Ingenieur range. From the original Milgauss competitor to Gerald Genta’s remarkable Ingenieur SL to the chunky Mercedes-AMG racing models, the Ingenieur lineup has always been worth a look. Yet today’s lineup is beyond bland and not deserving of the name. Good thing, too, since IWC seems to be eliminating that, too!

Filed Under: Grails, Reviews Tagged With: Albert Pellaton, Chronograph, Flyback, Gerald Genta, Ingenieur, Ingenieur SL, IWC, IWC Ingenieur, perpetual calendar

Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX1 Alarm Titanium: Standout Sports Watch

April 30, 2018 By Stephen 1 Comment

I fell in love with this Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX1 Alarm Titanium limited edition on first sight and still love it just as much today. That’s why it’s one of the final watches in my “Watch A Day” series. The dial is lovely, with different textures, materials, and depths all coming together as a cohesive whole. It’s wonderfully legible and sports a cool complication. It’s got an amazing history from one of the best brands. And above all, it’s a wearable, enjoyable watch. What more could you ask?

Filed Under: Collection, Watch A Day

Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX1 Alarm Titanium Limited Edition

January 11, 2017 By Stephen 3 Comments

A few years ago, I was visiting lovely Como, Italy when I came across a very special watch. Alongside the usual selection of little old Rolex and Omega watches was a dark beauty: A Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX1 Limited Edition in titanium with a deep ruthenium dial. I brought that watch home and it’s become a favorite of mine. Now there’s a similar watch up for auction, and I suggest that you take a look!

Filed Under: Grails Tagged With: alarm, AMVOX, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX, Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX1, Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX1 Alarm Titanium, Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox, Titanium

First In-House Chronograph: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Extreme World Chronograph

March 4, 2015 By Stephen Leave a Comment

Though lacking the original box and papers, this Master Compressor Extreme World Chronograph is a platinum LE model, number 096 of 200. The scarcity of the model, combined with the historical importance of Calibre 752, and the platinum case should bring well over the $5,000 starting bid at Auctionata on March 10.

Filed Under: Grails Tagged With: Calibre 752, Chronograph, in-house, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor, Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Extreme World Chronograph, Worldtimer

Audemars Piguet Huitieme Chronograph: Tantalum and Gold

March 18, 2014 By Stephen Leave a Comment

Exotic materials are fairly common in modern watches, with most manufacturers augmenting their lineup of stainless steel and gold cases with titanium, platinum, and ceramic today. But what about really-unusual materials like rhodium and even tantalum? Yes! Many manufacturers have used these materials, though they’re certainly not common…

Filed Under: Grails Tagged With: Audemars Piguet, Audemars Piguet Huitieme, Audemars Piguet Huitieme Chronograph, Calibre 889, Dubois Dépraz, Huitieme, Jaeger-LeCoultre, tantalum

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