Next generation Aquatimers?

Does IWC reveal new models throughout the year after SIHH? I am wondering if
we will ever get redesigned Aquatimers this year, maybe something slimmer
and/or smaller in diameter, or if we'll have to keep our fingers crossed for
2020 SIHH.

Major product updates and new designs are typically introduced at SIHH, so I
wouldn't expect to see a new Aquatimer this year. However, the current
Ingenieur line was very curiously quietly phased in without the typical SIHH
launch so I guess you never know...

I also expect very much the new Aquatimer line, especially the chronograph.
Expectations:

- diameters: both 41 mm and 44 available (41 for me)

- bracelet shapes of the 3719 (thinning down to 18 mm) and 3767 (keeping 22
mm)

- turning 0/60 count-up bezel: either outside, or inside with mechanisms from
the 3719 or 3768, but

- no "thingy" on the case side at 9 in case of the 3768 mechanism

- day-date feature

- "Laureus-blue" dial, matching calendar disc color

- no "windmill-hands" from the 3767 and 3768, but rather return to the roots
with the hands shape from the 1967 Aquatimer (ref. 1812) - or that of the 3719
if the 1812 is not possible

- integrated bracelet system (like the Genta Ingy or the GST bracelet
integration) with quick change

- case shape from the late "Genta Ingenieur" line (or GST if the former is
not possible)

- many strap options, metal, rubber, gator leather, NATO, Velcro

- double-pusher folding clasp for rubber, leather

- quick-micro-adjust double pusher clasp for metal bracelet

- return to the 120 m WR roots of the 3719 and 3767 for a relatively thin and
light case

- both cal. 69xxx and 7750 availability

- maybe also cal. 89xxx with day-date or simple full calendar extension (and
12H chrono counter!!!)

- silicone escapement parts and balance wheel with micro-screw-adjustment on
cal. 69xxx (and of course cal. 89xxx)

I think this model could be an instant success. Just my two cents of course.

Best,

Robert

Post scriptum: today the Aquatimer is the only IWC line with count-up turning
bezel and that's a pity: loads of competing brands have pilot's watches with
this very useful feature. I hope IWC will finally follow suit - the first
little step in this direction is the Timezoner Chrono ref. 3950, where the
outside turning bezel has a different function but the looks might be similar
with a narrower turning bezel on the 41 mm newest Fliegerchrono. A narrow
underglass turning bezel would be also nice. (With turning mechanism of e. g.
the 3719... ) The fixed bezel Fliegerchrono is also beautiful so the one I'm
suggesting could be an optional choice for us, who love turning bezels. The
root of a turning flight indicator is the Mk. IX. from cca. 80 years ago,
later repeated on the VC Fliegeruhr. So an existing history here, to build the
future on.

Great responses; thank you! I felt that Baselworld 2019 was overall such a
lackluster showing/. This is particularly true for dive watch mainstays like
Rolex and Tudor. Omega bowed out of Basel, yet has not revealed any novelties.
It would be such an opportune (albeit unlikely) time for IWC to surprise us
with a strong new Aquatimer lineup.

You should apply for a watch-ingenieurs position in Schaffhausen at ones.

the watch can go in production soon, if you give them your pointers.

cheers Robert

Thanks Bas I know you are the other great Aquatimer fanatic and collector with
some beautiful ones. (I have unfortunately only two of the kind...)

Fingers crossed for the AT future :).

Best,

Robert

Asked dan gras to join the forum..

he has an incredible collection
ATs...

almost unbelievable..

An incredible collection of vintage AT-s! Unfortunately I need and thus
collect only watches with chronograph and day-date, so vintage is not for me
despite I admire them a lot.