Unveiled in 1955, IWC’s Ingenieur model was developed to a distinctive contemporary blueprint aimed at highlighting the incredible technology that went into making this superb wristwatch.
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Where many watches of the time looked to hide their inner mechanisms beneath a case, Gerald Genta’s approach involved exposing the technical workings of the piece – every screw and bore visible to the naked eye – to emphasise the craftsmanship behind the Ingeniuer; and in doing so, he created a masterpiece. With a ruggedly handsome look and an array of features, the Ingenieur quickly built a reputation for itself as one of the most impressive and reliable watches on the market – a reputation it has maintained ever since. Aside from its unique design, the Ingenieur has always placed itself at the cutting edge of watchmaking technology: upon release, it boasted the world’s first bi-directional automatic movement, ensuring a high level of precision, and it has continued to break the mould ever since – introducing titanium casing for a more robust build and a digital date-month, capable of moving five display discs at once. The Ingenieur’s idiosyncratic appearance and high-end functionality have kept it at the forefront of watchmaking for decades, drawing in celebrity fans including Tom Cruise and Boris Becker – so if you’re looking for a practical yet elegant wristwatch which exudes power and authority, take a look at Global Watch Shop’s fantastic collection.
