IWC Ingenieur 44 ref. IW323401 – Ceramic bezel, Full set, New OEM Strap, Polished

Florentine Ariosto Jones was a man of great vision and a truly adventurous and bold spirit. He founded IWC in 1858, in the town of Schaffhausen, with the idea of producing movements that would be exported to the United States, where a partner company would encase them and market them. This approach proved economically inviable, however, so it wasn’t too long before Jones started to see his dreams crumble. Nevertheless, he pushed on and ensured that IWC would survive by transforming it from the ground up. Today, the company is one of the most highly praised watch manufacturers out there, thanks in no small part to the values that Jones instilled: fine engineering, foresight and innovation, and an excellent production system.
The watch on offer here stands as definitive proof that IWC has stayed true to the legacy of its founder. The Ingenieur draws inspiration directly from IWC’s passion for mechanical engineering. The model’s first iteration was introduced in the 1950s – a time when engineers were considered the heroes of the coming age – and boasted a shock-resistant movement, a robust stainless steel case, and an impressive anti-magnetic rating. The Ingenieur ref. IW323401, however, dates back to 2011 and therefore makes use of new high-tech materials and embraces a more contemporary design language. Its modernist case is covered in fine hairlines, which make it look just as rugged as it is stylish. The scratch-resistant ceramic bezel that surrounds the dial further enhances the watch’s sporty aesthetic and complements its dark aura. Underneath the AR-coated sapphire crystal, polished steel indices and hands adorn the intricate dial. The Ingenieur 44 IW323401 is powered by the caliber 80111 – a masterfully-finished, 28-jewel self-winding movement that the transparent caseback proudly displays. Our offering is in superb condition – just polished per OEM specs and comes in a full set of boxes and papers. It is fitted with a brand new OEM Textile strap and in the set also has the original leather one – worn with only some life left in it. Ticking per specs.

The watch is covered by 1 year of limited warranty from ChronoTimepieces.