IWC Schaffhausen has expanded its Ingenieur collection with the Ingenieur Automatic 40, now available in a striking blue dial. This model embodies the bold design elements of Gérald Genta’s original Ingenieur SL from the 1970s. First introduced in 1955 as an antimagnetic wristwatch for civilian use, the Ingenieur later became synonymous with Genta’s iconic redesign during the 1970s. His vision materialized in the Ingenieur SL Reference 1832, a luxury sports watch in stainless steel featuring an integrated bracelet.
The Ingenieur Automatic 40, launched last year, pays homage to Genta’s design with its distinct look. It features a bezel secured with five functional screws, an integrated bracelet, and a textured dial. Previously available in titanium and stainless steel with black, silver-plated, and aqua dials, the collection now includes a new variant with a blue dial.
The Ingenieur Automatic 40 (Ref. IW328907) features a stainless steel case, bezel, and integrated H-link bracelet with a butterfly folding clasp. The case and bracelet design has been refined to enhance ergonomics and comfort, making it suitable for a variety of wrist sizes. Its 40-mm case features a round bezel affixed with five polygonal screws, with polished and satin-finished surfaces.
The blue dial of this model is particularly eye-catching, featuring a distinctive “grid” pattern created by stamping fine lines and squares into a soft iron base under high pressure. The blue tone is then achieved through a PVD-coating process. Rhodium-plated baton hands and applied markers, filled with Super-LumiNova®, ensure clear visibility in all lighting conditions.
Powered by the IWC-manufactured 32111 calibre, this self-winding automatic watch boasts a double pawl winding system, converting wrist movements into energy to maintain a 120-hour power reserve. True to the Ingenieur’s technical roots, the movement is protected from magnetic fields by a soft-iron inner case, ensuring reliability and precision.
