50th Anniversary of the IWC Ingenieur

As 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the Gérald Genta-designed Ingenieur SL watch, IWC introduces a range of new timepieces within the Ingenieur collection. The best IWC Ingenieur replica watches at captainthewatch.is.

IWC has unveiled the 41mm titanium Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar—the brand’s lightest perpetual calendar timepiece to date. This marks the first time that Gérald Genta’s iconic integrated case and bracelet design has been applied to a titanium perpetual calendar watch. The timepiece upholds Genta’s classic design language: an integrated case and bracelet construction, a round bezel accented by functional decorative screws, and a classic grid-patterned matte grey dial—a color palette that harmonizes perfectly with the natural tone of the titanium.

The watch features IWC’s single-crown perpetual calendar adjustment technology, allowing for the complete setting of all calendar functions via the crown alone. It is powered by the automatic Calibre 82600, equipped with the Pellaton winding system and offering a power reserve of 60 hours. Critical load-bearing components within the movement—such as the pawls, winding wheel, and rotor bearing—are crafted from ceramic, thereby fully leveraging the material’s exceptional resistance to wear and abrasion. 

The IWC Ingenieur Tourbillon (Ref. IW345901) features an 18K 5N gold case and an olive-green dial. Marking the first time the Ingenieur collection has been equipped with a tourbillon complication, this timepiece combines a classic aesthetic with a high-end complication, endowing it with exceptional collectible value. A flying minute tourbillon is positioned at the 6 o'clock mark, completing one full rotation every minute. It comes standard with a tourbillon stop mechanism, allowing the tourbillon to be brought to a complete halt for precise time-setting accurate to the second. The watch is powered by the Calibre 82905 automatic movement, which utilizes the Pellaton bi-directional winding system and offers an impressive power reserve of 80 hours.

The Ingenieur timepiece features an olive-green ceramic case—a testament to IWC’s technical leadership in colored ceramic craftsmanship—and marks the first time the Genta-designed Ingenieur series has utilized a colored ceramic case. The 18K 5N gold crown and bezel screws create a striking color contrast against the green ceramic, imparting a luxurious aesthetic; the case itself combines multiple finishing techniques—including satin-brushing, polishing, and sandblasting—to achieve a texture that is both refined and unique. The watch is powered by the Calibre 82110 automatic movement, featuring the Pellaton winding system and a power reserve of 60 hours.

Two 35mm Ingenieur ladies' timepieces are available: one featuring the brand's classic blue dial, and the other distinguished by an 18K 5N gold bezel set with 45 diamonds. IWC's signature blue hue strikes a perfect balance between refined feminine aesthetics and unmistakable brand identity. Both models are fitted with an integrated metal bracelet featuring polished center links, designed to ensure an ergonomic and comfortable fit on the wrist. The watches are powered by the Calibre 47710 movement, operating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and offering a power reserve of 42 hours https://www.captainthewatch.is/.