IWC Schauffhausen unveils the Ingenieur Automatic 40 with a striking blue dial
IWC Schaffhausen first introduced the Ingenieur in 1955 as an antimagnetic wristwatch designed for civilian use, marking a significant milestone for the Maison. The timepiece gained even greater prominence in the 1970s when renowned Geneva watch designer Gérald Genta reimagined and transformed it into a stainless-steel luxury sports watch.
Building on Genta’s bold aesthetic, the Ingenieur Automatic 40 was launched last year, offering a modern reinterpretation of his design. This iteration was initially presented in three stainless steel versions, featuring black, silver-plated, and aqua dials. And this year, the Maison introduces the same expression in a new blue dial and a re-engineered ergonomic case.
The all-new Ingenieur Automatic 40 impresses with a striking blue dial, applied using PVD-coating. Additionally, a “grid” structure is stamped into the soft-iron base using high pressure, to mimic the signature Ingenieur character.
Hours and minutes are then indicated using metal markers and rhodium-plated hands, all filled with Super-LumiNova® luminescent mass to ensure perfect legibility in all lighting conditions.
The Ingenieur Automatic 40 has the same technology as its 2023 iteration, powered by an IWC-manufactured 32111 calibre, self-winding automatic movement. This comes with an efficient double pawl winding system, and converts the wearer’s arm movements into potential energy for the mainspring, allowing to build up a power reserve of 120 hours.
The antimagnetic feature is also incorporated into the timepiece, with a soft-iron inner case that protects the movement from the effects of magnetic fields, ensuring accurate timekeeping.
The movement and dial are housed in a re-engineered 40-mm case with a middle-link attachment, providing excellent wearability, even on slender wrists. Additionally, the case and bracelet are finished with a combination of polished and satin surfaces for a sophisticated look.
Visit IWC Schauffhausen for more information.
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