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The successful design of this iconic watch continues to weave its magic with this new dial color that comes with a host of benefits, i.e. when ultra-readability and elegance reign supreme.
In 2023, IWC rolled out a trump card for its collections with an up-to-the-minute reissue of one of its flagship models brought to life back in the 70s through can’t-do-without designer Gerald Genta’s inspirational imagination. The Ingenieur Automatic 40 is infused with the spirit of the original Ingenieur SL Reference 1832. In short, we discover a steel case featuring a revamped profile and finishes, but still topped with a bezel held in place with 5 screws. This holder stands out with its slimness as it’s but 10.8 mm thick and by the presence of a crown-protecting bridge. Alternating satin-brushed and polished surfaces, also used on the links of the integrated bracelet equipped with a novel clasp, enhance the timepiece’s chic ‘n’ sporty personality.
The original checkerboard pattern still adorns the dial. After the previously showcased black, silvered and aqua-hued iterations, the collection expands as the year comes to a close with an elegant variation dressed in deep blue. On top, time data readability is second to none. The Super-LumiNova®-coated hour and minute hands, the direct-drive, and the date set at 3 o’clock continue to be driven by Caliber 32111, assembled using some 165 components. This selfwinding movement is protected by a soft-iron internal case that ensures it’s insensitive to magnetic fields. This sturdy device delivers outstanding performances as it, in particular, supplies the watch with an impressive power reserve of at least five days. When autonomy is a sine qua non of efficiency.
