Iwc ingenieur collection expanded by four new models mar 18, 2017 by david bredan p icture this. Iwc 1958 ingenieur vintage mens watch with date ref. Iwiw357002ingenieur automatic iwc schaffhausen official. This book was intended to cover 142 years of iwc history over nearly 600 large pages with about 500 illustrations. The modern iwc ingenieur collection includes a flagship timepiece ref. Iwc did not play coy when they named this superantimagnetic and waterproof wristwatch. With its sturdy stainlesssteel case and high quality black alligator leather strap, portugese mens swiss quartz watch is designed to add class to your arm. These engineers of watchmaking were the first to work with titanium, while ceramic inspired. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Iwc ingenieur 3785 silberpfeil chronograph mens watch boxpapers iw378511. Jun 16, 2014 iwc installed a highly accurate pocketwatch movement in a plain 41. Apr 02, 2008 the iwc da vinci was the first quartz watch built in switzerland, pantli said, and its name was chosen because iwc wanted to highlight its conversion to the new technology.
We cant get into the nitty gritty of the iwc ingenieur without talking about its early beginnings with a certain albert pellaton, the swiss watchmakers technical director from 1944. Except for the dial inscription, it looks very similar to the contemporanean ref. These timepieces boast selfwinding automatic and auto chronograph movements. Construction of new premises and the current headquarters of iwc on the banks of the river rhine. So iwc decided to put together a book to document its history. Iwcs newest collection celebrates the history of the. Iwc ingenieur the central piece of every gst watch is the mechanism that could not be more perfect, robust or reliable. Inside the iwc vintage ingenieur is an iwc made caliber 8011 automatic movement that was originally released in the mid 1990s. The iconic watch, also known as iwc portugieser, was launched in 1939 when the schaffausen manufacturer was known as international watch company. The iwc schaffhausen ingenieur has an exceptional lineage that is as interesting as its timepieces are beautiful, and its latest collection, unveiled at the 75th goodwood members meeting, harks back to the genesis of the innovative watch. Discover a large selection of iwc ingenieur automatic watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. On chrono24 youll find 474 preowned iwc ingenieur watches and you can buy a preowned watch or sell a preowned iwc. Athletic, robust, and reliable, this mens watch is one of iwcs classics and has been fascinating watch admirers for 60 years.
The iwc ingenieur dial variations in vintage models. You wont need to worry about wear and tear with this classic iwc piece. The modern post1976 iwc ingenieur was a watch meant to rival the audemars piguet royal oak and patek philippe nautilus in style. The influence is clear to see in the simple round case. The whole concept behind this iwc ingenieur 2017 collection is a reinterpretation of the very first ingenieur collection introduced in 1955.
Due to its soft iron inner case and soft iron dial, the watch was antimagnetic up to 40,000 am. The above style of the 853 nondate ingenieur is intriguing because all known variations have the applied iwc logo on the dial typically only found on 854x models, as well as bar markers instead of slash markers. It has the brands pellaton winding system and is a great looking movement. Starting in 1982 the pocket watch ingenieur sl ref. Developed specifically to meet the demands of scientists and engineers working in magnetic environments, iwc pioneered the field of antimagnetic watches. Inventor of the very efficient bidirectional automatic winding system, his name may ring a bell with certain among you. Iwc schaffhausen digs into its history for new watch. Iwc, on the other hand, simply abandoned its gentadesigned ingenieur this year. Buy iwc vintage collection ingenieur automatic mens watch iw323301 and other wrist watches at. Iwc ingenieur chronograph edition w125 angus davies gets handson with the iwc ingenieur chronograph edition w125. Buy iwc ingenieur automatic carbon performance iw322404 and other wrist watches at. In 1983, iwc came with a new edition, the iwc ingenieur sl, a thinner and smaller watch. The antimagnetic aviator watch mark 11 was originally created for the royal air force.
The ingenieur watch line is designed for sportsmen. Which is what this new and massive iwc book is all about and it is called iwc. A bit of history we cant get into the nitty gritty of the iwc ingenieur without talking about its early beginnings with a certain albert pellaton, the swiss watchmakers technical director from 1944. Given the historical importance of the iwc watch line known as ingenieur, it can be a real challenge to determine which ingenieur models a watch collector should optimally acquire. Featuring the classic design codes of the original portugieser ref. The original iwc ingenieur was produced from 1954 until 1959. Three iwc catalogs illustrate the dramatic evolution of. Introducing the vintageinspired iwc ingenieur 2017 collection. The ingenieur perpetual calendar digital datemonth is the flagship of the ingenieur family. The new ingenieur chronograph is launched in three iterations. This watch is covered by the warranty from the date of sale. Discover iwc replacement parts and accessories on chrono24.
Iwc ingenieur chronograph vintage editions tons of. Initially designed as a classical watch, it was however highly different from the other models on a technical basis. Furthermore, the ingenieur was one of the first watches specifically. Aquatimer styles have water resistance capabilities of up to 30 bars. Except for the thickness of the bezel this iwc ingenieur chronograph doesnt share much of the looks of the old model.
All design of these models is inspired by a 1955 iwc ingenieur reference 666 which is a threehand dress watch. Founded on the knowledge and passion of watch enthusiast armand condesequeirarosen, formerly of the youtube channel armand the watch guy, watch chronicler is the watch blog for the uk and europe. The most important watches in iwc history esquire middle. This year, iwc celebrates 150 years of tracking seconds, minutes, hours, months, and even years with a roster of highly technical and also beautiful watches such as the portugieser, ingenieur, big. Im talking mark xi pilots watches, ingenuiers, and of course, the portuguese. Launched in 1954, iwc s ingenieur is a testament to the brands innovative spirit and top quality craftsmanship. The exact details of when the brand started to current day iwc apparently were unknown to any one person.
Inside the iwc ingenieur sl was ticking an eta 2892. Iwcs newest collection celebrates the history of the ingenious ingenieur 19 march 2017. Iwc ingenieur the qualities that best describe the international watch company are notably displayed in the iwc ingenieur. Although iwc claims this model resembles the ingenieurs of the 1950s, it looks more like the 1970s ref. When the swiss watch brand iwc schaffhausen first produced a largedial watch in the 1970s a reworking of its 1939 portuguese model. It was the first to introduce an outsourced movement, instead of the inhouse movement previously used. Two automatic movements were used in the early ingenieurs the calibre 852, which did not include a date complication, and the 8521, which did. It was not obvious at that time that hte iwc ingenieur was an entirely new and innovative collection. The timepiece was intended for engineers and was capable of. The portuguese was made in small numbers until 1958 before being.
Three iwc catalogs illustrate the dramatic evolution of the. Iwc 666 iwc reference ref id 666 watch at chrono24. History of iwc ingenieur jon watch repairs specialists. Iwc the international watch company was founded in 1868 by an american, florentine ariosto jones. With its simple dial, characteristic luminescent dots and polished bezel, it most closely resembles the ingenieur models of the 1950s. These iwc watches are crafted from durable solid stainless steel, elegant solid gold, as well as lightweight and durable titanium. This web application uses cookies and other tracking technologies to ensure you get the best experience. In 2017, iwc returned to the iconic round design of the first generation of ingenieur watches from the 1950s and 1960s. The ingenieur automatic is a simple threehand watch with a date window at 3 oclock and a diameter of 40 millimetres. Ernest jakob hombergers son, hans ernest, took over iwc in 1955. A new design in 2016 saw the iwc ingenieur going back to its roots. The flagship of the new collection featured a digital perpetual calendar, a chronograph function and a 45millimetre case made from 18carat 5n gold. Get the best deals on iwc ingenieur wristwatches when you shop the largest online selection at.
These mens watches are often wider with larger faces for an eyecatching appearance. Introducing iwcs 2017 ingenieur collection the rake. Feb 01, 20 the completely remodelled 20 ingenieur watch collection from iwc schaffhausen focuses entirely on its new partnership with the mercedes amg petronas formula one team. It comes with narrow, glowinthedark hands and hour markers dotted with luminous material.
Seven icons from iwcs vast heritage of watchmaking. In 1967 the company began their successful line of professional diving watches with the aquatimer, which was waterresistant to an extremely deep 20 bar. Connoisseurs will also find, depending on each iwc model, other technical refinements such as patented mechanical chronograph movement system, three chronograph buttons, date and dayoftheweek indicator and a selfwinding crown. Given the historical importance of the iwc watch line known as ingenieur, it can be a real challenge to determine which ingenieur models a watch collector should. New omega globemaster or iwc ingenieur 40mm ref 3239. Its simple round design has since returned and become a distinctive feature of this sporty and elegant watch family. Iwc has launched the limitededition iwc ingenieur chronograph sport edition 50th anniversary of mercedesamg watch to commemorate, as the. What i like a lot about many of iwcs inhouse movements are that they are intended to be large and fill up the entire caseback. The ingenieur s presence in the was reduced to three pages and in 1975 the ingenieur is conspicuous by its absence, although the dealer notebooks as late as 1977 listed the ref. Based on these concepts, its now an entire collection of retroinspired ingenieur watches automatic, chronographs, qp that iwc is about to introduce at the 2017 goodwood members meeting. This is a journey full of surprises, forgotten watches, unknown treasures, and a shocking realization of how fast horological evolution has progressed. The stainlesssteel model with a stainlesssteel bracelet has a black dial. Iwc history a chronology of craftmanship iwc schaffhausen.
Today it has become a classic object of desire for collectors. The flagship of the new collection featured a digital perpetual calendar, a chronograph function and a. This magnum opus of iwc according to iwc itself also showcases ten of the great watches from the corporate history. The remainder of the book offers a detailed account of the revolutionary timepieces that marked iwcs history, like the giant portuguese, made after a special order in 1938. Manufacture iwc, established in 1868 in schaffhausen by florentine ariosto jones, a young american, has countless exploits to its name in the field of grandes complications, and is also a pioneer in pilots watches after a long history as an independent firm, iwc joined the richemont group in 2000. Make offer iwc vintage ingenieur limited edition one of 500 brown dial iw323311 iwc mens schaffhausen automatic wdate feature 36mm, c. Purchase bracelets, straps, bezels, movements, dials, glass, and crowns online. Iwc largely abandoned this most essential aspect of the watch until very recently, which of course meant the ingenieur was reduced to the status of. Why this watch matters a watch that truly lives up to its name, this vintage iwc is a feat of horological engineering. The history of the iwc ingenieur watches as described in the book iwc schaffhausen engineering time since 1868 by fritz, coelho, and bilal. The new collection is inspired by the early ingenieur models from the 1950s and the 1960s. As is standard from the brand, the dial window is fully constructed using sapphire crystal which is completely scratch resistant. Both of these stainless steel watches are popular collectors items today.
And the iwc ingenieur perpetual calendar digital datemonth. Martin green took three catalogs from iwc the 1989, 1993, and 199697 editions noting the differences between them and the current market. Stay on top of your busy schedule with an iwc mens watch. Moreover, the technical director of iwc during the 1950s and 60s, when the ingenieur line debuted, was the famous albert pellaton, who himself was from the frenchspeaking part of switzerland. Like the original models, these watches have a round case. Yet there has always been an iconoclastic streak in iwcs history, starting.
Iwc vintage ingenieur automatic limited edition watch for. Iwc releases a 164page online book about the history of the portuguese nee portugieser iwc has a wonderful history of no nonsense, beautiful, and impactful wristwatches. The first iwc ingenieur timepieces were created in the 1950s and initiated a success story for the international watch company. The yatch club or the ingenieur sl from the sixties and seventies were even more robust. They were developed specifically for individuals who must work in magnetic environments or for those who regularly come in contact with magnetic fields, such as engineers or technicians. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. The ingenieur perpetual calendar digital datemonth story.
Apr 03, 2017 the new collection is inspired by the early ingenieur models from the 1950s and the 1960s. Edmund hillary climbed the highest mountains with it. It features a builtin calendar, a tachymeter, and is antimagnetic. Preowned iwc ingenieur buy a preowned iwc ingenieur watch. The pocket watch was also water resistant to 3 atm. Iwc ingenieur a historical comparison gyrus magazine. A full history of the iconic iwc ingenieur, created in 1954 as a reliable scientist watch and still part of iwcs actual collection with gerald genta. The threehand ingenieur automatic bears an especially close resemblance to the ref. In the same year that hans ernst homberger takes over at iwc, the first ingenieur is launched. The influence is clear to see in the simple round case as well as in the dial with its striking hands and. After reading these books, one cannot help but to appreciate their iwc timepiece just a little more with the knowledge that glancing down at the present time spans more than a century of history and in a splitsecond you have traveled from 1868 to the 21st century. Iwc ingenieur all prices for iwc ingenieur watches on chrono24. Again a new interpretation of the classic iwc ingenieur. Dec 06, 2017 at sihh 2017 iwc decided to release the ref.
In 1868, with the vision of creating swissmade pocket watch movements for the american market, watchmaker florentine ariosto jones founded iwc in the town of schaffhausen in switzerland thats where the last bit of its name originates, and the rest, as they say, is glorious history. Iwc ingenieur collection expanded by four new models. The iwc 1955 ingenieur equipped with it was the most advanced of its time. The design, with its simple round case and the polished bezel, is inspired by the first generations of ingenieur models from the 1950s and 1960s. Its simple round design has since returned and become a distinctive. Iwc ingenieur automatic all prices for iwc ingenieur.
Iwc big ingenieur all prices for iwc big ingenieur. Florentine ariosto jones 18411916, a watchmaker from boston, massachusetts, founds the international watch company in schaffhausen. Inventor of the very efficient bidirectional automatic winding system, his. Well, worry not if you havent, because iwc today is launching essentially the same watch with a few basic aesthetic tweaks along with three completely new models a timeonly, two chronograph models, and a chronograph perpetual calendar in what is now a new iwc ingenieur collection. Iwc ingenieur watches are unique with their integrated bracelet and tapered design.
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