IWC Schaffhausen Ingenieur Automatic 40
Unveiled at the Watches and Wonders exhibition in Geneva in March 2023, the new IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40 takes inspiration from the historic reference 1832 from the 1970s.
The IWC Ingenieur had originally been introduced in 1955. In the 1970s, Schaffhausen based manufacture commissioned the renowned watch designer Gérald Genta to redesign the Ingenieur. With his unique artistic signature, Genta succeeded in bestowing the Ingenieur a new, highly distinctive visual identity.
The new Ingenieur Automatic 40 model reflects the bold aesthetic codes of Gérald Genta designed Ingenieur SL (reference 1832) while meeting the highest standards regarding ergonomics, finishing, and technology.
The overall dimensions of the case have been carefully reworked. The lug-to-lug distance of 45.7mm ensures perfect ergonomics and excellent wearability.
While the Ingenieur SL from the 1970s had nose-shaped horns, the new Ingenieur Automatic 40 features a newly engineered middle-link attachment. Along with the curved casing ring, it enhances the ergonomics.
One of the most striking changes of the new model is the introduction of functional, polygonal screws on its bezel. For the Ingenieur SL, a bezel with five recesses was screwed onto the case ring. As a result, the recesses ended up in a different position on each watch.
The Ingenieur Automatic 40 has five screws to secure the bezel to the case. The screws now have a technical function and, as a result, are always in the same position.
Consisting of small lines offset by 90 degrees to each other, the distinctive “Grid” dial perfectly harmonizes with the technical and sculptural case design. To finish, the applied hour-markers with luminescence add additional depth and ensure easy legibility, even at night.
The case, bezel, and bracelet feature elaborately finishes using a combination of polished and satin-finished surfaces. The upper parts of the bracelet contain closed links without pins.
The integration of an elaborately finished butterfly folding clasp highlights the beauty and thinness of the H-link bracelet. In addition, a newly designed crown protection further underscores the sporty character of the timepiece.
The Ingenieur Automatic 40 watch houses the IWC manufactured 32111 calibre. This self-winding movement comes with an automatic pawl winding system and a power reserve of 120 hours.
A soft-iron inner case efficiently protects the movement from the effects of magnetic fields on its accuracy. Water-resistant to 10 atm (100m), the Ingenieur Automatic 40 is a modern and fully versatile sports watch.
The Ingenieur Automatic 40 is available in three references in stainless steel (IW328901/ 02/ 03) and one titanium model, IW328904.
These new models are available through selected IWC boutiques. Additionally, it is eligible for registration under the My IWC care program, benefitting from a 6-year extension to the standard 2-year International Limited Warranty.
Technical details
Model: IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40
References: IW328901, IW328902, IW328903 and IW328904
Movement
IWC-manufactured calibre 32111
Frequency: 28,800 vph / 4 Hz
Jewels: 21
Power reserve: 120 h
Winding: Automatic
Date display
Central hacking seconds
Case, dial and bracelet
- Ref. IW328901: Stainless steel case, black dial, rhodium-plated hands and appliques, integrated stainless steel bracelet with butterfly folding clasp
- Ref. IW328902: Stainless steel case, silver-plated dial, rhodium-plated hands and appliques, integrated stainless steel bracelet with butterfly folding clasp
- Ref. IW328903: Stainless steel case, aqua dial, rhodium-plated hands and appliques, integrated stainless steel bracelet with polished centre links and butterfly folding clasp
- Ref. IW328904: Grade 5 titanium case, grey dial, black hands and appliques, integrated grade 5 titanium bracelet with butterfly folding clasp
Glass: Sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
Case diameter: 40 mm
Height: 10.8 mm
Screw-in crown
Soft-iron inner case for magnetic field protection
Water-resistance: 10 bar
