The Ingenieur was originally launched in 1955 as the first anti-magnetic wristwatch by IWC Schaffhausen for civilian use. However, its name is most often associated with the well-known Geneva watch designer Gérald Genta, who was commissioned to redesign the watch in the 1970s. Genta created the Ingenieur SL, reference 1832, and implemented his artistic vision of a luxury sports watch made of stainless steel with an integrated bracelet. The Ingenieur Automatic 40, introduced last year, takes up the strong aesthetic codes of Genta’s Ingenieur design. The characteristic bezel with five functional screws, the integrated bracelet and the unique pattern on the dial are unmistakable. After launching the Ingenieur Automatic 40 in titanium and three versions in stainless steel with dials in black, argenté or aqua, the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer is now adding a model with a new dial color to the collection.
The case, bezel and the integrated bracelet with H-links and butterfly folding clasp of the new Ingenieur Automatic 40 (Ref. IW328907) are made of stainless steel. The ergonomics of the case and bracelet have been carefully revised and improved down to the smallest detail. The 40 millimeter case and the attachment for the middle link ensure a high level of comfort – even on a slimmer wrist. The distinctive round bezel is attached to the case ring with five polygonal screws. The components of the case and bracelet are elaborately refined with a combination of polished and satin-finished surfaces.
The new Ingenieur Automatic 40 impresses with its deep blue dial. This has the distinctive “grid” structure, which consists of small lines and squares. The pattern is pressed into the soft iron base with high pressure. The PVD coating with blue color is then carried out. The rhodium-plated hands and metal appliqués are coated with Super-LumiNova® luminous material, which ensures perfect readability even in poor lighting conditions.
AUTOMATIC MOVEMENT WITH A FIVE-DAY POWER RESERVE
Inside the case works the IWC manufacture caliber 32111, an automatic movement with an efficient pawl winding mechanism that winds on both sides. It converts the movements of the wearer’s arm into energy, which is stored by the mainspring. This reliably builds up a power reserve of 120 hours. The Ingenieur’s technical heritage is also continued: a soft iron inner casing shields the movement against the effects of magnetic fields on the movement.
