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The completely remodelled 2013 Ingenieur watch collection from IWC Schaffhausen focuses entirely on its new partnership with the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team.
For the next three years, the watch manufacturer will be the Official Engineering Partner of the Mercedes-Benz works team. For the new collection, IWC’s design engineers took their inspiration from Formula One™. Materials typically used in motorsport, such as carbon fibre, ceramic and titanium, are the hallmarks of a new design line in the Ingenieur watch family. The technologically demanding workmanship confirms the reputation of IWC Schaffhausen as a company that has been manufacturing top-quality timepieces for more than 140 years.
Georges Kern, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen, commented on the global partnership with the MERCEDES AMG PETRONASFormula One™ Team: “The engineers who work within our two companies have many things in common. They share a passion for precision technology and innovation. They are the heroes behind the scenes: their craftsmanship and expertise with high technology lay the foundations for our success. Their pioneering spirit and know-how push the boundaries of mechanical engineering and continuouslyredefine the achievements of precision technology. The two companies have a name for this untiring quest for perfection: performance engineering.”
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A brave and radical collection, in my view. A major shift from Plastiki, Mission Earth and other sustainability themes to an all out embracing of Formula 1 indulgence. As a lifetime fan of F1 and someone who has had a close affinity to the Brackley-based team, there are several models in the new line up which I look forward to seeing. I have no doubt that this relaunch of the Ingenieur collection will prove to be a huge marketing success for IWC. The dual time Ingenieur and the constant force tourbillon are particularly mouth watering. Some models clearly eschew the "less is more" philosophy of successful automotive engineering. It will be an unforgettable show for the Forum members who have been invited to SIHH.
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Rave Wrote: A major shift from Plastiki, Mission Earth and other sustainability themes to an all out embracing of Formula 1 indulgence.
Exactly. Seems like the sustainability theme did not generate enough interest. I still hope though that IWC itself stays CO2-neutral, despite this shift.
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What a sensation, all of them! The constant force tourbillon is so far out! And one of the best digital dates so far, how appropriate to house one in an Inge. Is the brown dial tha Silberpfiel? Wow and cant wait to see these in the flesh!!!
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Rave Wrote:A brave and radical collection, in my view. A major shift from Plastiki, Mission Earth and other sustainability themes to an all out embracing of Formula 1 indulgence. As a lifetime fan of F1 and someone who has had a close affinity to the Brackley-based team, there are several models in the new line up which I look forward to seeing. ......
Correct, less former IWC Ingenieur DNA, IMHO. Except the 40mm Ing with its indices similar to the ref. 3228, the design of the actual Ingenieur models is more redolent of HUBLOT. A great F1 sponsor, too.
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hajoth Wrote: Correct, less former IWC Ingenieur DNA, IMHO. Except the 40mm Ing with its indices similar to the ref. 3228, the design of the actual Ingenieur models is more redolent of HUBLOT. A great F1 sponsor, too.
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Exactly my initial thoughts also, Hajoth. At the end, there are many brands who base their models on the Genta design. IWC would have the history of antimagnetic watches in addition, but this DNA is obviously less interesting when I look at the backs of all those new models...
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hajoth Wrote: Correct, less former IWC Ingenieur DNA, IMHO. Except the 40mm Ing with its indices similar to the ref. 3228, the design of the actual Ingenieur models is more redolent of HUBLOT. A great F1 sponsor, too.
Kind regards
Exactly my initial thoughts also, Hajoth. At the end, there are many brands who base their models on the Genta design. IWC would have the history of antimagnetic watches in addition, but this DNA is obviously less interesting when I look at the backs of all those new models...
Gentlemen, Oh, a very interesting comparisons you have done here.
For the next three years, the watch manufacturer will be the Official Engineering Partner of the Mercedes-Benz works team. For the new collection, IWC’s design engineers took their inspiration from Formula One™. Materials typically used in motorsport, such as carbon fibre, ceramic and titanium, are the hallmarks of a new design line in the Ingenieur watch family. The technologically demanding workmanship confirms the reputation of IWC Schaffhausen as a company that has been manufacturing top-quality timepieces for more than 140 years.
Georges Kern, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen, commented on the global partnership with the MERCEDES AMG PETRONASFormula One™ Team: “The engineers who work
within our two companies have many things in common. They share a passion for precision technology and innovation.
They are the heroes behind the scenes: their craftsmanship and expertise with high technology lay the foundations for our success. Their pioneering spirit and know-how push the boundaries of mechanical engineering and continuouslyredefine the achievements of precision technology.
The two companies have a name for this untiring quest for perfection: performance engineering.”
IWC Ingenieur Automatic Carbon Performance (Ref. 3224)
IWC Ingenieur Automatic (Ref. 3239)
IWC Ingenieur Double Chronograph Titanium (Ref. 3865).
IWC Ingenieur Constant-Force Tourbillon (Ref. 5900)
Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month (Ref. 3792)
IWC Ingenieur Chronograph Silberpfeil (Ref. 3785)
IWC Ingenieur Automatic AMG Black Series Ceramic (Ref. 3225)
IWC Ingenieur Dual Time Titanium (Ref. 3264)
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Exactly. Seems like the sustainability theme did not generate enough interest. I still hope though that IWC itself stays CO2-neutral, despite this shift.
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Correct, less former IWC Ingenieur DNA, IMHO.
Except the 40mm Ing with its indices similar to the ref. 3228, the design of the actual Ingenieur models is more redolent of HUBLOT. A great F1 sponsor, too.
Kind regards
Hajo
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Exactly my initial thoughts also, Hajoth. At the end, there are many brands who base their models on the Genta design. IWC would have the history of antimagnetic watches in addition, but this DNA is obviously less interesting when I look at the backs of all those new models...
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Gentlemen,
Oh, a very interesting comparisons you have done here.
Me too! + 1