IWC 666A

1963 IWC Ingenieur Reference 666A

Why This Watch Matters A watch that truly lives up to its name, this vintage IWC is a feat of horological engineering. The Full Story IWC did not play coy when they named this "super-antimagnetic" and waterproof wristwatch; they named it the Ingenieur because it was made for engineers. IWC had introduced automatic movements in their watches in 1951; when the Ingenieur was launched in 1955, the relative ease of wearing an automatic watch remained a key consideration in its design, as did a soft iron inner case to protect the watch's mechanism from magnetization. Not only was this watch created to withstand much, it was also designed well, with a slash-and-dot, elegant dial and 36.5mm diameter that wears boldly on the wrist. The lightning bolt logo on the dial, the symbol of the Ingenieur, adds a quirky little reminder of this watch's origins, as does the fish symbol on its crown. The Fine Print Maker: IWC Model: Ingenieur Reference: 666A Year: 1963 Case No: N/A Movement No: 1726984 Material: Stainless steel Dimensions: 36.5mm diameter; 12mm thickness Crystal: Hesalite Lume: Tritium Caliber: IWC automatic winding caliber 853 Bracelet/Strap: HODINKEE Hunter Green Calfskin Strap Lug Width: 18mm Box/Papers: N/A What we Love and What You Should Know This watch has the advantage of an incredibly versatile case design housing some pretty impressive functionality. The silvered dial has been well preserved, although some tritium has flaked onto the bottom of the dial close to 6 o’clock. The hands maintain their sharpness although there are some signs of aging to the tritium on the hour hand. The case has some wear consistent with age and use. Overall, this is a stunning vintage IWC that looks great on the wrist.11800880207, 1963 IWC Ingenieur Reference 666A, Why This Watch Matters A watch that truly lives up to its name, this vintage IWC is a feat of horological engineering. The Full Story IWC did not play coy when they named this "super-antimagnetic" and waterproof wristwatch; they named it the Ingenieur because it was made for engineers. IWC had introduced automatic movements in their watches in 1951; when the Ingenieur was launched in 1955, the relative ease of wearing an automatic watch remained a key consideration in its design, as did a soft iron inner case to protect the watch's mechanism from magnetization. Not only was this watch created to withstand much, it was also designed well, with a slash-and-dot, elegant dial and 36.5mm diameter that wears boldly on the wrist. The lightning bolt logo on the dial, the symbol of the Ingenieur, adds a quirky little reminder of this watch's origins, as does the fish symbol on its crown. The Fine Print Maker: IWC Model: Ingenieur Reference: 666A Year: 1963 Case No: N/A Movement No: 1726984 Material: Stainless steel Dimensions: 36.5mm diameter; 12mm thickness Crystal: Hesalite Lume: Tritium Caliber: IWC automatic winding caliber 853 Bracelet/Strap: HODINKEE Hunter Green Calfskin Strap Lug Width: 18mm Box/Papers: N/A What we Love and What You Should Know This watch has the advantage of an incredibly versatile case design housing some pretty impressive functionality. The silvered dial has been well preserved, although some tritium has flaked onto the bottom of the dial close to 6 o’clock. The hands maintain their sharpness although there are some signs of aging to the tritium on the hour hand. The case has some wear consistent with age and use. Overall, this is a stunning vintage IWC that looks great on the wrist., 350000