At Watches and Wonders 2023, IWC dipped into its archives to revive a design that felt truer to the Ingenieur’s original spirit—one shaped by the legendary Gérald Genta in the 1970s. If the name rings a distant bell, Genta is the mastermind behind icons like the Patek Philippe Nautilus and the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. Naturally, IWC’s rebooted Ingenieur became the highlight of their 2023 showcase.
Two years later, and IWC is doubling down on the Ingenieur with a fresh lineup of models, exploring new materials, sizes, and complications at Watches and Wonders 2025.
First up, the Ingenieur Automatic 42 Ref. IW338903 debuts in full ceramic in its case, bracelet, and even automatic rotor. Known for its high scratch resistance and minimal upkeep, it makes sense for IWC to drench the piece clad in black, making it not just the sportiest of the new bunch, but of the entire collection.
But sporty doesn’t mean sloppy—there’s texture and nuance here. Satin finishes, sandblasted surfaces, and polished accents all converge, brought to life using specialised diamond tools needed to shape the hardened ceramic. It’s powered by the IWC Caliber 821102, offering a 60-hour power reserve and visible through a tinted sapphire caseback—adding to its stealthy aura.
Remember the show-stealing Ingenieur from 2023? It now returns, this time in 18K 5N gold. The black “grid” dial of the Ingenieur Automatic 40 Ref. IW328702 contrasts sharply yet elegantly with the warm gleam of gold, creating a visual tension that saturates both tones.
Priced at SGD 66,100, this is the most luxurious Ingenieur yet, clearly IWC’s bid at entering the ring of luxury integrated-bracelet sports watches dominated by the Royal Oaks and Santos De Cartiers of the world. Fittingly, it’s powered by the in-house Caliber 32111 which keeps things running with a 120-hour power reserve and a very respectable 100m water resistance—a rarity for this category of watches.
Then there’s the new Ingenieur automatic 35, which essentially lifts every design cue from the IWC Ingenieur—the five screws on the bezel, the “grid” dial, and integrated bracelets—and imports them onto a more compact 35 x 9.5mm case offered in either stainless steel or 18K gold.
It’s easy to peg this a watch marketed towards women, but with the trend of small watches still going strong, don’t be surprised if you end up seeing this on more men’s wrists than women’s. The watch has a surprising heft to it, giving it substance without size. Inside beats the automatic Caliber 47110, with a 42-hour power reserve and an impressive 100m water resistance, given its size.
A major technical milestone also joins the collection: the Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar 41 Ref. IW344903, the first Ingenieur equipped with a perpetual calendar. What sets this apart is IWC’s proprietary system, which allows for all adjustments via the crown, unlike traditional models that rely on pushers for adjustments. This not only makes for a cleaner, less janky watch, but also creates a more user-friendly experience.
The same philosophy is extended to the blue dial of the watch, where the Ingenieur’s distinctive architectural lines are interrupted by the subdials with a sunray finish which enhances legibility thanks to its contrasting textures. Housed in a 41.6mm stainless steel case, it runs on the Caliber 82650, offering a 60-hour power reserve and—you guessed it—100m water resistance.
Rounding up the lineup is something of a wild card: the Ingenieur Automatic 40 Ref. IW328908 that's inspired by the watch worn by Brad Pitt’s character, Sonny Hayes, in the upcoming film F1. At a glance, it’s a standard Ingenieur—until that olive green dial catches the light, gleaming like an emerald. Gold accents on the hands and indices add just the right amount of pop, grounded by the utilitarian stainless-steel case.
With its “Grid” dial and screw-laden bezel, the racing connection feels fitting. Limited to 1,000 pieces, this model also runs on the 32111 caliber, with a 120-hour power reserve and 100m of water resistance.
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