Why Do I Own an IWC Ingenieur ‘Plastiki’? - This Week’s Watch

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What on earth is Damian doing owning this weird quirky orange and blue IWC? It makes absolutely no sense! It’s not a collectible or rare watch. It’s bulky, basic and garish. But for some reason, it holds a special place in his heart. And it’s got nothing to do with its ecological credentials.
The Ingenieur Mission Earth ‘Plastiki” was built to celebrate an innovative boat made from plastic inflated bottles that crossed the Pacific from San Francisco to Syndey in 2010. It’s not a well-known model, in fact almost no-one knows what it is. But that just makes it more interesting - and boy does this watch have a story.
So join TheWatchGuys this week as we look at the history of IWC and the Ingenieur, and discover why this watch is in the collection, what’s special about it, and whether it’s a keeper. And it’s not just another Rolex or Patek. So that’s something.
Episode includes:
History of the IWC Ingenieur
Profile of Mission Earth Plastiki
Plastiki voyage
Buying story
Unboxing
Chapters:
00:00 Edinburgh Watch Company opening message
00:18 Hello and welcome
00:51 Titles
00:58 IWC Ingenieur intro
02:00 Wrist Watch Check - Rolex GMT-Master II
02:40 Why is it called ‘Plastiki’?
04:03 Why do I like this watch?
06:50 History of IWC & Ingenieur
10:30 Unbox-o-vision
11:31 Buying story
12:10 Has it gone up in value?
12:57 Thanks for watching
13:17 Closing titles
Each week, your host, Damian will reveal another watch from his collection and talk about its history, the buying story, its design, movement, value and allure. You’ll get an unboxing, stats, sumptuous visuals, and, most importantly - enthusiasm, information, and a real-world view from someone who actually owns these watches.
Thank you for watching
**NOTE - all watches featured are NOT kept at home addresses - they are safely locked up in bank vaults. **
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@Greggieboy76 2 жыл бұрын

Another watch, I now 'Need' - absolutely love this one. Great vid as always Damian!

@terryfenner8142 2 жыл бұрын

Another great episode Damian, really appreciate the time and effort it must take to create such a comprehensive review of one of your watches . This is a stunning piece , love the blue and orange combo 👌🏻

@TheWatchGuysTV 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Terry

@jackfeifer2501 2 жыл бұрын

Everyone was upset at me when I added an IWC to my collection, they said it was an insignificant brand that would not retain its value…… Now I can show them your video and validate my purchase by saying”watch connoisseurs buy IWC watches!”Great video!thanks again

@j.m.4444 7 ай бұрын

Just bought the IWC Big Ingenieur 7-Days in mint condition. These, with your,s are the last excellent IWC's.

@Tone_Jammer 2 жыл бұрын

Big IWC fan, don't own one currently but had an aqua timer a few years back that I've always regretted selling.

@the-Brown 2 жыл бұрын

When people start realising that GG did the redesign of the IWC ingenieur, that watch is going to the moon!

@mikeeagletube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for highlighting the Inge. I own a 3227 Ingenieur and I think they are underrated and great value. Always feels special putting it on my wrist!

@cschell001 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, something completely different. Blue and orange do not appeal to me and this one is no exception. Thank you for sharing. You certainly have a wide-ranging collection.

@tenson2410 Жыл бұрын

I have the ingenieur 46mm mission earth on the bracelet, what a piece it is, you certainly know its on

@robertbachmann8141 2 жыл бұрын

great watch. Wish IWC would relaunch the Ingenieur line with integrated bracelet again.

@davidmulligan42 2 жыл бұрын

Hmm, another watch for my wish list. I remember looking at a different Ingenieur at Tourneau many years ago, but this blue/orange combination is the nicest one I've seen.

@sethbranam9068 2 жыл бұрын

Hit another out of the park! Great story and episode. I get what you mean about the watch. It’s story while very cool. There is just something about it. I love it. The more I look at it , the more I like it. I hope you get to enjoy it for a very long time. All the best !

@TheWatchGuysTV 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, Seth

@mikefry5704 2 жыл бұрын

Great vlog great watch nice story. Enjoy

@y0shi556 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this upload really nice design and color combi

@xelaeeg 5 ай бұрын

Great Video, great content! I'm currently on the fence of getting the Mission Earth more common black dial. Thanks for this informative video.

@borjator2996 2 жыл бұрын

I own an “Aquatimer 2000” in the collection… love it, my low profile favorite beach piece

@craigweston5371 2 жыл бұрын

It's great looking at such an amazing collection, but I'm glad you're sharing some of your more attainable pieces too.

@TheWatchGuysTV 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers, Craig

@the-Brown 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheWatchGuysTV Thoughts on the Tissot PRX powermatic 80?

@markcady6882 2 жыл бұрын

You are right about the blue and orange, I love it……

@nautaki Жыл бұрын

There is a guy nearby that is selling a 46mm plastiki white dial. I am really tempted although the 5k figure is enormous for my standards. So I am going video after video trying to convince myself to buy it, or not. In reality I wanted a more down to earth price wise Ingeniuer AMG but these have really gone up. On the other hand the Plastiki is readily available almost nearby and it looks great. The new Ingenieur is 10k+ which means that the older models are not a bad deal at half or 1/3 of the price. Unfortunately I can't try before I buy and I am wondering how enormous it would look on my wrist given that I normal wear 39m-42mm watches (e.g. anything from a Speedmaster Automatic to a Breitling Colt GMT). Decisions... !!

@craigrobertson7938 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy this off piste watches. Anyone can buy Rolex’s and Patel’s but nice to see something different.

@djones1304 2 жыл бұрын

Just got myself a IWC pilot Chronograph. Lots of detail. Dress up or down. So far so good

@watches6340 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a great looking watch, not really an IWC fan but I would wear that

@richardgunn1485 2 жыл бұрын

Another interesting video Damian!👍 Stunning looking watch! Makes the AP look rather dull imo.

@jeremyestevinho9425 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastique cool looking watch

@myou6675 2 жыл бұрын

Liked this episode and the IWC but the wrist watch check did steal the show for me personally.

@Tonysoprano497 2 жыл бұрын

You must have a huge collection Damian . What I like is you definitely buy what you like even if this isn’t conformist . Popular unpopular who cares its about watches that capture the imagination and interest you and that’s how it should be .

@terencebrown1754 6 ай бұрын

Good taste in watches. Happy new year😎

@TheWatchGuysTV 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, you too!

@ozeskiman 2 жыл бұрын

Who doesn't like orange and blue? It certainly stands out. Be wary of the rubber straps over time. They can simply break without any signs of wear. Almost lost my AP that way.