The spectacular Ingenieur Constant-Force Tourbillon deserves a leading position in the haute horlogerie Constructors’ Championship. Its patented constant-force mechanism guarantees maximum precision. The double moon display depicts the surface of the earth's natural satellite so realistically that even tiny craters can be recognized.
With the Ingenieur Constant-Force Tourbillon in its platinum and ceramic case, IWC still leads the field in the Constructors’ Championship of Haute Horlogerie. This precision machine’s patented constant-force mechanism is integrated in a tourbillon and ensures that the amplitude of the balance remains almost constant. It guarantees an extremely precise rate over a period of at least 48 hours. The newly developed 94800-calibre basic movement features two barrels that provide the energy for the higher torque required to drive the constant-force tourbillon. It also provides the moon phase module with the necessary power. The double moon display depicts the surface of the earth’s only natural satellite so realistically that even tiny craters can be recognized. The countdown scale shows the number of days remaining until the next full moon. The power reserve display between “4” and “5 o’clock” indicates the energy remaining in the mainspring. The design on the movement side, visible through the transparent sapphire-glass back, was inspired by a sports car’s engine block. Perforations provide a clear view of the intermeshing gears: performance engineering for purists.
Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month
Every time the date display advances, IWC’s quick-action switch siphons off a little energy and makes it available at the end of the month. At the end of the year, thanks to the three semi-transparent totalisers, the entire dial is set in motion. The perpetual calendar takes the 29th day of February into account every 4 years, and will remain accurate until 2100.
With the Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month, IWC presents its first watch case made of titanium aluminide and reaffirms its reputation as the materials pioneer in the watchmaking industry. Titanium aluminide is used widely in motorsport: the alloy is lighter and more robust than pure titanium. The black parts of the case are made of zirconium oxide, yet another material typically used in Formula One.
Modern racing cars have a boost button designed to provide maximum thrust when needed. In the case of the perpetual calendar with its digital date and leap year display, this job is handled by IWC’s revolutionary quick-action switch. Every night, when the date changes, this sophisticated mechanism siphons off a little energy, stores it and then discharges it precisely at the end of the month to rotate the display discs. At the end of the year, no fewer than five display discs need to be advanced synchronously. On New Year’s Eve, thanks to the three semi-transparent totalizers, the entire dial is set in motion. It is a spectacle of technical brilliance that no one who appreciates complex mechanical systems will want to miss. The transparent sapphire-glass back provides an unimpeded view of the IWC-manufactured 89802 calibre, whose rotor resembles the spokes on a light alloy wheel rim.
IWC Ingenieur Double Chronograph Titanium
IWC’s designers took their inspiration for the Ingenieur Double Chronograph Titanium from materials typically used in Formula 1: titanium, ceramic and rubber. The split-seconds hand can be stopped to record intermediate times while the stopwatch hand continues to run, allowing users to record as many pit stops and lap times as they choose.
In Formula One, lap times provide important information about various technical parameters and the progress of a race. During qualifying, the driver with the fastest lap time is awarded pole position. So it was clear that the new Ingenieur collection, which was deeply influenced by the cooperation between IWC and MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS, should feature a double chronograph. The split-seconds hand can be stopped to record intermediate times while the stopwatch hand continues to run. If the push-button at “10 o’clock” is pressed a second time, the split-seconds and stopwatch hands are resynchronized. This allows the user to record as many lap times as he chooses.
For the Ingenieur Double Chronograph Titanium with the new 79420 calibre, IWC’s designers took their inspiration from materials typically used in Formula One: the casing ring is made of titanium and the striking screw heads in the bezel are made of ceramic. The crown, the crown protection and the push-buttons are lavishly coated with black rubber. The totalizers, which closely resemble tachometers, give the watch a consistent, instrument-inspired look. The watch is available with a silver-plated or black dial and normally worn with a black rubber strap.
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