HSTE
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Four generations of IWC Ingenieur. From left to right:
The ref. 666, the ref. 866 (special version: believed to have been a "military dial" prototype), the ref. 1832 "Jumbo" and the ref. 3508 (special version: 500'000 A/m).
Cheers, HSTE
Reference Guide
Explore the IWC Ingenieur's journey from tool watch to Genta-designed icon. Miranda's article and collector insights reveal why this luxury sport watch remains a fascinating, yet often overlooked, piece of horological history.
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Collection
Explore the IWC Ingenieur Ref. 3508, a vintage marvel with an integrated bracelet and record-setting anti-magnetic movement. Discover collector insights and its unique appeal.
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New Release
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New Release
Explore the new IWC Ingenieur collection. WatchProSite debates design, movements, and IWC's direction, comparing it to the classic Ref. 666.
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New Release
IWC's SIHH 2013 report: Ingenieur collection, Mercedes-AMG partnership, and innovative materials like titanium aluminide and carbon fiber. Discover the Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month.
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Vintage
Explore the IWC Ingenieur ref. 666, a vintage classic. This article delves into the no-date variant, collector insights, and design nuances.
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Four generations of IWC Ingenieur. From left to right:
The ref. 666, the ref. 866 (special version: believed to have been a "military dial" prototype), the ref. 1832 "Jumbo" and the ref. 3508 (special version: 500'000 A/m). Cheers, HSTE ...
IWC made a small batch of a-magnetic versions (coping with up to 500'000 Ampere per Meter).
To make the movement a-magnetic, they used rubies as rotor ball bearings (like in the compass watch). And for the balance spring they used a new alloy which could not be magnetized. However, the alloy was an issue in terms of accuracy and production and i...
For me it would be the ref. 1832 "Jumbo" and the ref. 3508
I actually prefer those to the latest releases. Marc
