IWC Schaffhausen: Ingenieur Chronograph Edition “74th Members’ Meeting at Goodwood” (Ref. IW380703), Ingenieur Chronograph Edition “Rudolf Caracciola”(Ref. IW380702) & Ingenieur Chronograph Edition “W 125”(Ref. IW380701)

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At the 74th Goodwood Members’ Meeting, IWC Schaffhausen unveiled three special editions from the Ingenieur watch family. Available in a limited edition of just 74 watches, the Ingenieur Chronograph Edition “74th Members’ Meeting at Goodwood” is a tribute to this legendary motorsport event in the south of England.

But the Ingenieur Chronograph Editions “Rudolf Caracciola” and “W 125”, both available in a limited edition of 750, likewise bring the fascination of classic motorsport to the wearer’s wrist. And the new IWC manufactured 69370 calibre makes its debut appearance in all three models.

Since 1955, the name Ingenieur has stood for uncompromising engineering, ultimate performance and technical innovation. Now, IWC Schaffhausen continues the success story, which has run for over 60 years, with three special editions.

The Ingenieur Chronograph Edition “74th Members’ Meeting at Goodwood”(Ref. IW380703) alludes to this year’s legendary historic motorsport event near the south coast of England. The most conspicuous feature of the timepiece, which is limited to 74 watches, is the solid red gold case measuring 42 millimetres in diameter.

IWC Ingenieur Chronograph Edition “74th Members’ Meeting at Goodwood”(Ref. IW380703)
Ingenieur Chronograph Edition “74th Members’ Meeting at Goodwood”(Ref. IW380703)

With its elegant simplicity, it is distinctly different from Gérald  Genta’s technically inspired case design, as previously used for the Ingenieur, and gives the watch its classic appeal.

The black dial with its two totalizers, small seconds and tachymeter scale running round the outer edge clearly takes its cue from the dashboard of a gutsy sports car. The beautifully worked brown calfskin strap likewise recalls the luxurious interior of classic motor cars.

Ingenieur Chronograph Edition “74th Members’ Meeting at Goodwood”(Ref. IW380703)
Ingenieur Chronograph Edition “74th Members’ Meeting at Goodwood”(Ref. IW380703)

The Ingenieur Chronograph Edition “Rudolf Caracciola”(Ref. IW380702) is dedicated to racing driver Rudolf Caracciola, who took three European Drivers’ Championship crowns in the 1930s.

The stainless-steel case, rhodiumplated hands and slate-coloured dial give the watch a technical appeal without forgoing any of its elegance.

IWC Ingenieur Chronograph Edition “Rudolf Caracciola”(Ref. IW380702)
Ingenieur Chronograph Edition “Rudolf Caracciola”(Ref. IW380702)

The dial imitates the instrument look of the historic racing cars which, at the height of Caracciola’s career, took him from one victory to the next. This sporty, yet   elegant, timepiece likewise features a luxurious brown calfskin strap, and the fact that it is limited to 750 watches makes it a tad more exclusive.

The Ingenieur Chronograph Edition “W 125”(Ref. IW380701) takes up the theme of the Mercedes-  Benz W 125 Silver Arrow. Back in the late 1930s, the racing car designed by Rudolf Uhlenhaut dominated the competition as emphatically as the current version of the Mercedes Silver Arrow heads up motorsport’s premier competition today.

The titanium case, silver-plated dial and striking black hands and appliqués, together with the black calfskin strap, transport the owner directly to the controls of a W 125. This timepiece is also limited to 750 watches.

IWC Ingenieur Chronograph Edition “W 125” (Ref. IW380701)
Ingenieur Chronograph Edition “W 125”(Ref. IW380701)

All the special editions are powered by the new IWC-manufactured 69370 calibre. The column-wheel chronograph movement comprises more than 200 components. It is 30 millimetres in diameter and 7.9 millimetres high.

After 1,123 revolutions of the rotor, the bidirectional pawl-winding system has built up a power reserve of 46 hours. The balance oscillates at a rate of 4 Hz and guarantees a high level of precision. The movement has 33 jewels, and decorations consisting of Geneva stripes and circular graining.

Technical details

Movement
IWC-manufactured calibre 69370
Mechanical chronograph movement
Automatic pawl winding
Frequency: 28,800 A/h | 4 Hz
Jewels: 33
Power reserve: 46 h

Functions
Date display
Stopwatch function with hours, minutes and seconds
Small hacking seconds

Models

Model: IWC Ingenieur Chronograph Edition “74th Members’ Meeting at Goodwood” (Ref. IW380703)

IWC Ingenieur Chronograph Edition “74th Members’ Meeting at Goodwood” (Ref. IW380703)

Red gold case, red gold hands and appliqués, black dial, brown calfskin strap, red gold pin buckle
Glass: Sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
Water-resistant   6 bar
Diameter: 42 mm
Height: 15 mm
Screw-in crown
See-through sapphire glass back
Limited to 750 watches worldwide

Model: IWC Ingenieur Chronograph Edition “Rudolf Caracciola” Ref. IW380702

IWC Ingenieur Chronograph Edition “Rudolf Caracciola” Ref. IW380702

Stainless-steel case, rhodium-plated hands and appliqués, slate-coloured dial, brown calfskin strap, stainless-steel pin buckle
Glass: Sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
Water-resistant: 6 bar
Diameter: 42 mm
Height: 15 mm
Screw-in crown
See-through sapphire glass back
Limited to 74 watches worldwide

Model: IWC Ingenieur Chronograph Edition “W 125” Ref. IW380701

IWC Ingenieur Chronograph Edition “W 125” Ref. IW380701

Titanium case, black hands and appliqués, silver-plated dial, black calfskin strap, titanium pin buckle
Glass: Sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
Water-resistant: 6 bar
Diameter: 42 mm
Height: 15 mm
Screw-in crown
See-through sapphire glass back
Limited to 750 watches worldwide