IWC Deployant Clasp Not Locking

Hi All

This problem popped up this afternoon. I took off my watch for a few minutes and when I put it back on the clasp no longer locks when I close it. Virtually no resistance if I close the clasp and it will open with just gravity. This wasn’t a progressive case of the locking mechanism getting worse over time, it was like a switch was flipped or something broke – working perfectly then all sudden not working.

I have inspected it closely and can’t see any defect, no broken nibs. Cleaned…

IWC Deployant Clasp Not Locking

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Big Pilot Magazine?

I saw a video review on the Big Pilot 43 and the gentleman had a magazine from IWC with great information and illustrations of the Big Pilot. Anyone knows where someone can get it?
I have emailed IWC but no luck so far. Also asked the gentleman on the …

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Vintage Aquatimer 323101

Hi, I’ve just managed to buy an Aquatimer 323101 and I’m looking for inspiration on straps.
I’m thinking of a rolled canvas I’ve found on Etsy and a Mays Berlin vintage leather, pics below.
let’s see what you’re wearing your Aquatimer’s on……

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Ingenieur 3289 Long Term Review?

Anybody?
Who’s had theirs the longest?
I’m looking for comments on daily comfort, accuracy, how does the case/bracelet hold up to daily use/scratches, has the external AR coating scratched etc.
Any other pluses/minuses, comments?
Bonus points for pix. :)
Thinking of getting one but probably not at the MSRP!
So preowned is the way to go for me.
Thanks all.
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