FudgyDocker 3,500 Posted August 7, 2019 OK, so I was browsing through the watchshop.com website the other day, as you do, and came across this little beauty. People amongst us will know that sometimes when you're browsing, a watch will just hit you and make you keep looking. This one did just that. I kept looking through, but kept coming back to this one. It wasn't expensive. It wasn't a top brand. But there was something about it. It was a bloody damn good looking watch. The 'vintage' style of it just really appealed to me. I looked through the whole range of this manufacturer, it seemed to be at the top end of their offerings, but when all said and done it was still the best looking watch they did, in my opinion. With offers etc, it worked out that I could get 44% off the list price, and there was only 3 in stock, so I bought it. Equivalent to roughly the same price as a half decent rep. It hasn't got the greatest movement in it, being a low beat Miyota, but thought I'd give it a chance. It doesn't seem to suffer from the Miyota stutter, and seems to be fairly smooth for a low beat. Nice quiet rotor as well, although not entirely silent. If I'm being hyper-critical, the only thing that bugs me slightly is that the bezel doesn't centre between clicks. I'll put all the specs below and some unboxing pictures. Case Size: 43mm Case Material: Bronze Movement: Miyota 821A 21.6K low beat auto. Strap: Genuine American Horween Leather, with bronze buckle. Glass: Scratch-resistant Mineral Glass Warranty: Lifetime Warranty It comes is a nice sturdy wooden box. Great packaging for a fairly inexpensive watch. Inside the box is foam packaging, holding a 'one does all' instruction booklet, a solid aluminium Authenticity Card & the watch itself Quite unusual to find a substantial, great quality Horween leather strap on a watch at this price. There was a problem with the tongue on the buckle, as it appeared to be a little too short, and went through the buckle when it was done up. Sorted with a cloth around the tongue and a little squeeze with the watch pliers to flatten the profile a little. Front and back views At 43mm, wears really well on 8" wrist. Quite light, and really comfy strap. All in all, I love this watch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simey83 2,010 Posted August 7, 2019 Very nice indeed, mate! Wear in good health. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadApple 13,081 Posted August 7, 2019 Same strap as the Tudor Bronzo Blue but at a fraction of price !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted August 7, 2019 That’s really nice! Love the vintage look with the thin bezel, hopefully it develops a nice patina for you. Nice addition to the collection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,748 Posted August 7, 2019 That is quite nice. Love the looks of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,748 Posted August 7, 2019 So $427 with no tax and free shipping is the best I can find. Does that sound right @FudgyDocker? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted August 7, 2019 Just checking out some other variations, very cool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FudgyDocker 3,500 Posted August 7, 2019 6 minutes ago, NCRich said: So $427 with no tax and free shipping is the best I can find. Does that sound right @FudgyDocker? I paid £280 ($336) with free shipping from thewatchshop.com (Code : EXTRA20) Oh, just noticed they've put the price up by £90 in the last 2 days!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,748 Posted August 7, 2019 Interesting, its $429 now after coupon. Sounds like you got a deal! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FudgyDocker 3,500 Posted August 7, 2019 27 minutes ago, Thommo82 said: Just checking out some other variations, very cool Looking at the other options, it appears that they may be slightly Black Bay-esque in their styling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted August 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, FudgyDocker said: Looking at the other options, it appears that they may be slightly Black Bay-esque in their styling. I see the similarities, but they have taken in their own unique style. Hands, indices, bezel size, font etc are all different. Some colour choices are the same though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FudgyDocker 3,500 Posted August 7, 2019 29 minutes ago, NCRich said: Interesting, its $429 now after coupon. Sounds like you got a deal! Certainly did. It's an even better feeling to get a watch you love, knowing you nipped in at exactly the right moment to get the deal! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jibuti 958 Posted August 7, 2019 Ingersoll? Sounds like machine guns company! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saxa 1 Posted August 7, 2019 that's a great looking watch, hope it develops a nice patina and sounds like a right bargain well spotted enjoy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xqsme 0 Posted August 7, 2019 Paid too much. Mine only cost a $1.00 new. where'd my picture go? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xqsme 0 Posted August 7, 2019 https://i.postimg.cc/9Xwc0jzh/P8070019.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FudgyDocker 3,500 Posted August 7, 2019 53 minutes ago, xqsme said: Paid too much. Mine only cost a $1.00 new. But you probably bought yours before I was even born Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmyrich1 1 Posted August 7, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, xqsme said: Paid too much. Mine only cost a $1.00 new. Is that the highly sought after cardboard dial with black biro numerals ? Spoiler Edited August 7, 2019 by Jimmyrich1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
judas9r 914 Posted August 7, 2019 I love the look of these. On further investigation discoverd the Bateman model too. never really looked at Ingersoll before as had only associated them with nurses fob watches. Funds a little tight at the mo so will need to keep an eye open for a pre owned one. Thanks OP! Love it when I find something new. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patu 0 Posted August 10, 2019 I have seen these Ingersoll watches in the Lufthansa flight magazine. They have several good looking models also with skeleton display Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FudgyDocker 3,500 Posted August 10, 2019 I avoided the skeleton ones. Absolutely hate them. Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites