IWC Ingenieur 1832

IWC Ingenieur Jumbo 1832 Black Dial Box and Papers

While the IWC Ingenieur can trace its origins as far back as 1955, the collection was revamped in a rather significant manner in the 1970s following the popularisation of stainless steel luxury sports watches. Designed by Gerald Genta himself, the new Ingenieur SL featured a slim 40mm ‘Jumbo-sized’ case that was attached to an integrated bracelet, much like Genta’s Royal Oak design. Furthermore, it even featured a bezel with four rivets, much like the Royal Oak’s exposed screws. Designed in 1974 and launched in 1976, the Ingenieur SL was discontinued in 1983 after a 7 year production run. Having sold only 598 examples, the Ingenieur SL was largely seen as a commercial failure, which has inevitably allowed it to become a cult classic within IWC’s catalog and across IWC’s collector circles thanks to its rarity and obscure place within IWC’s heritage. While it might not have boosted the company’s performance, it certainly did lead to subsequent variants that were more successful, and the recent re-issue. Powered by the IWC’s in-house automatic cal. 8541B movement, the ref. 1832 combines Genta’s signature design language with the obscurity of a low production run and an iconic watchmaker in IWC to result in a niche of vintage horology that is a pleasure to experience and a treasure to own. Brand : IWC Dimensions : 40mm Model : Ingenieur Movement : Automatic cal. 8541B Reference : 1832 Bracelet : Stainless steel bracelet Year : Circa 1980 Condition : Excellent Material : Stainless ssteel Included : Watch, box, papers, service receipts and invoice Dial Color : Black (Luminova Service Dial) THE DIAL Sporting a stunning jet-black dial, this ref. 1832's display features a subtle cross-hatched pattern that became a signature part of the original Ingenieur SL's aesthetic. THE CONSTRUCTION Designed by Genta in between designing the Royal Oak and Nautilus, the Ingenieur's construction features tenets of both of their designs with its exposed screws along its bezel like the Royal Oak and its H-shaped bracelet links being punctuated by oval-shaped center like the Nautilus. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.