IWC Ingenieur Automatic 35

IWC Schaffhausen has launched the Ingenieur Automatic 35 at Watches and Wonders Geneva. With this new automatic model, the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer complements its Ingenieur collection with three 35-millimetre versions. One model is crafted from 18-carat 5N gold featuring a gold-coloured dial, while two come in stainless steel with either a black or a silver-plated dial. The new Ingenieur Automatic 35 offers the same enhanced ergonomics and highly detailed finishing as the 40-millimetre version.

In 2023, IWC Schaffhausen introduced the Ingenieur Automatic 40; a luxury sports watch with an integrated bracelet revisiting the emblematic design of Gérald Genta’s Ingenieur SL, Reference 1832, from the 1970s. This year, the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer extends the collection with the Ingenieur Automatic 35. This new and more compact automatic model has a case diameter of 35 millimetres and a thickness of just 9.44 millimetres.

IWC Ingenieur Automatic 35 Ref. IW324903

IWC Ingenieur Automatic 35 Ref. IW324901

The Ingenieur Automatic 35 is available in three versions. One model features an 18-carat 5N gold case and bracelet, completed with a gold-coloured dial (Ref. IW324903). Two models feature a stainless steel case and bracelet. The first one has a silver-plated dial (Ref. IW324901), the second one a black dial (Ref. IW324906).

Enhanced ergonomics and high-end finishing

Despite its more compact size, the Ingenieur Automatic 35 features all the characteristic design cues of the IWC Ingenieur. Among these are the bezel with five functional screws, the integrated bracelet attaching via its middle links and the “Grid” dial with applied indices. Designers and engineers worked hand-in-hand to define, proportion and finish every part and characteristic of the Ingenieur faithfully to a 35-millimetre case size. The result offers the instantly recognisable look and feel of the Ingenieur in a smaller and flatter execution with perfect ergonomics and wearing comfort.

Just as the 40-millimetre version, the Ingenieur Automatic 35 impresses with its highly detailed finishing. The three new models are finished with a combination of satinfinished and polished surfaces, adding texture and reflecting the light beautifully. Secured to the case ring with five functional screws, the bezel is satin-finished with a polished outer edge. The H-links of the bracelet are also satin-finished with polished edges, while the centre links and case back are fully polished.

Characteristic dial with “Grid” structure

A hallmark feature of the Ingenieur Automatic 35 is its elaborately crafted dial. It features the characteristic “Grid” pattern, consisting of small lines and squares. Another detail is the intricate framing of the date window. The appliques on all three models are individually mounted by hand and filled with Super-LumiNova®. While the 18-carat 5N gold version features solid gold appliques and goldplated hands, the two stainless steel models boast steel appliques and rhodium-plated hands.

See-through sapphire glass case back

All three versions of the Ingenieur Automatic 35 have been equipped with open case backs showcasing the 47110 calibre with automatic winding and a power reserve of 42 hours. The movement is finished with circular graining and Geneva stripes and features a gold-plated oscillating weight.