Understated and classic in design, the Ingenieur line of IWC watches proceeds the 50-year tradition of simplicity of function and high accuracy in timekeeping. Although there used to be an Ingenieur with a stopwatch function, this titanium model is the introductory to include a chronograph. It features an automatic 79350 calibre chronograph movement, little seconds hand with stop function and a chronograph with a central seconds hand and 30-minute counter. And since the 4 Hz motion is capable to display times to an accuracy of one-eighth of a second, the dial includes an outer tachymeter scale for measuring time over distance. The round case and integrated bracelet band are made from solid titanium, which is closely 50 percent lighter than steel, but 30 percent stronger. It’s also in particular immune to salt water corrosion, as well as hypo-allergenic–perfect for those with metal allergies.
Sublimely designed, this watch integrated the chronograph push buttons into the case and offers a raised bezel with polished highlights and screw-down accents. The black dial offers a patterned center, chrono subdials at the top and bottom, luminous stick markers, little minute indexes, and baton hands (with luminous stripes and seconds hand). Other features include a soft-iron inner case for shelter versus magnetic fields, anti-reflective sapphire glass crystal, a 31-jewel motion with 28,800 vibrations per hour, 44-hour power reserve, and water resistance to 120 meters (400 feet)–offering shelter from accidental splashes as well suitable for swimming, snorkeling, and light recreational diving.
An automatic (or self-winding) watch is fitted with a device (rotor) that mechanically winds the spring by using the strength of gravity. It needs no battery, but it will stop if you have been physically inactive for an extended amount of time of time–as long as you’re moving, the watch will stay powered. Swiss watchmaker Abraham-Louis Perrelet devised the self-winding mechanism in 1770. It worked on the same principle as a progressed pedometer, and was designed to wind as the proprietor walked.
About IWC
While founded in Schaffhausen, Switzerland in 1868, the International Watch Company (IWC) was developed by an American–Florentine Ariosto Jones. The Jones calibre, the very initial motion fabricated by IWC contained a wealth of modern technical features. These included an elongated index to regulate the remainder hairspring and a bimetallic cut remainder to remunerate for variations in temperature. In 2000, IWC introduced the 5000 calibre, a new automatic mechanical motion with a seven-day power reserve and the legendary winding mechanism of the patented Pellaton system.
In the aftermath of World War II, IWC became a company of global scope. Exports to the United States increased and the brand became best known for it is distinguishing trait watches (now highly prized as collectibles), such as the Mark XI and Ingenieur–the initial automatic IWC with a soft-iron inner case that protected the motion versus magnetic fields.
