At the SIHH (Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie) booth, to promote this relationship, the 1955 F1 machine "300SLR Silver Arrow," which was active in 1955, along with the team's latest F1 machine and its engine, were exhibited from the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart. The new Ingenieur collection is composed of three design lines: "RACING," "HERITAGE," and "TECHNOLOGY," much like the exhibited F1 machines.

Among the timepieces drawing attention are two models: one with an stainless steel case that inherits the design codes of previous Ingenieur models, and a sports model using innovative materials found in modern F1 machines. What's pleasing is that across the entire collection, there is a wide variety of models available, from complicated timepieces to simplechronographsplit-seconds chronographs, world timers, and simple three-hand models. Therefore, you are sure to find a model that matches your desired functions and taste.

Ingenieur Constant Force Tourbillon |
Ingenieur Constant Force Tourbillon

The pinnacle of the collection, a sporty complication model.

Minimizing the effects of Earth's gravity,tourbillonthe new Ingenieur Constant Force Tourbillon features a tourbillon mechanism and a constant-force mechanism that maintains a nearly constant amplitude of the balance wheel. With a 96-hour power reserve, this top-of-the-line model in the new collection is equipped with IWC's independently developed high-precision movement, Calibre 94800, housed in a platinum and ceramic case. The double moon phase display at 1 o'clock, meticulously rendered with 3D laser technology to depict the lunar surface, is another delightful detail of this model.

Manual winding, platinum & ceramic case, alligator strap, case diameter 46mm, with constant-force mechanism tourbillon, power reserve display, Calibre 94800 with double moon phase display, 12 bar water resistance, 24,570,000 yen. Scheduled for release at the end of 2013.

Ingenieur Automatic Carbon Performance |
Ingenieur Automatic Carbon Performance

Case採用 derived from F1 car's carbon fiber monocoque

The Ingenieur SL, a masterpiece created in 1976 by the genius of 20th-century watch design, Gérald Genta, is the inspiration for the new Ingenieur Automatic Carbon Performance. While inheriting its basic design, the outer case of the new Ingenieur Automatic Carbon Performance is made of carbon fiber, the same material used for the monocoque chassis of the "Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula 1" team's F1 cars. It features a three-layer structure formed by impregnating epoxy resin, sintering under high temperature and pressure, and then hardening. The dial is also made of carbon fiber. Two versions are available: one with yellow indices and one with red indices. Each is a limited production of 100 pieces, for a total of 200 pieces worldwide.

Automatic winding, carbon case, rubber strap with fabric inlay, case diameter 46mm, equipped with Calibre 80110 featuring IWC's patented Pellaton automatic winding system and an integrated shock absorption system, date display, 12 bar water resistance, 2,231,250 yen. Scheduled for release in October for both red and yellow index specifications.

Ingenieur Automatic AMG Black Series Ceramic |
Ingenieur Automatic "AMG Black Series Ceramic"

A tough watch for men featuring a ceramic case.

The "Ingenieur Automatic "AMG Black Series Ceramic"" is a sports model designed with inspiration from the ceramic brake discs used in AMG's top-end models. Zirconium oxide ceramic is used for the case, bezel, crown, and crown protector. One version features a black dial with white indices and hands, while another has a brown dial with beige indices and hands. The movement is Calibre 80110, the same as the "Carbon Performance." This model also features a see-through case back, allowing you to admire the mechanism.

Automatic winding, zirconium oxide ceramic case, rubber strap with fabric inlay, case diameter 46mm, equipped with Calibre 80110 featuring IWC's patented Pellaton automatic winding system and an integrated shock absorption system, date display, 12 bar water resistance, 1,128,750 yen. Scheduled for release in September.

Ingenieur Double Chronograph Titanium |
Ingenieur Double Chronograph Titanium

Equipped with a split-seconds chrono function for measuring lap times.

The "Ingenieur Double Chronograph Titanium" allows for split-time measurement by having not only the regular chronograph hand but also an additional chronograph hand that can be reset even during measurement. The start and reset of the second chronograph hand are controlled by the push-button at the 10 o'clock position. Two dial colors are available: silver and black.

Automatic winding, titanium case, rubber strap, case diameter 45mm, equipped with Calibre 79420 featuring a split-seconds chronograph function, 12 bar water resistance, 1,160,250 yen. Silver dial scheduled for release in April, black dial in autumn 2013.

Ingenieur Chronograph Silberpfeil |
Ingenieur Chronograph Silberpfeil

Perlage decoration on the dial, reminiscent of the legendary "Silver Arrow."

The "Ingenieur Chronograph," with its vertical bi-compax layout, is positioned as the core model of the new sporty Ingenieur collection. The subdial at 12 o'clock, with hour and minute hands, allows for comfortable reading of elapsed chronograph time, much like reading the time. This "Ingenieur Chronograph Silberpfeil" is based on this model, featuring perlage decoration on the dial, similar to the classic Mercedes racing cars known as "Silver Arrows." "Silber" is the katakana transcription of the German word for silver. Additionally, the rubber strap features a brown calfskin inlay, inspired by the brown leather strap used to secure the hood of the Silver Arrow.

Automatic winding, stainless steel case, rubber strap with calfskin inlay, case diameter 45mm, equipped with Calibre 89361 featuring a chronograph counter at 12 o'clock that displays elapsed chronograph time like a time display, small seconds at 6 o'clock, and date display, 12 bar water resistance, 1,113,000 yen. Scheduled for release in April. The standard "Ingenieur Chronograph Racer" with the same specifications but without the perlage decoration on the dial is also 1,113,000 yen and scheduled for release in April.

Ingenieur Dual Time Titanium |
Ingenieur Dual Time Titanium

A dual-time model convenient for travelers and businessmen.

The "Ingenieur Dual Time Titanium" with its dual-time mechanism is perfect for F1 team staff who travel the world, businessmen who constantly work with global clients, and world travelers. In addition to the center hour, minute, and second hands, it features a dual-time hand that completes a full rotation in 24 hours, indicating the time in a second time zone.

Automatic winding, titanium case, rubber strap, case diameter 45mm, equipped with Calibre 35720 featuring a jumping hour function for time difference adjustment, second time zone display, and date display, 12 bar water resistance, 745,500 yen. Scheduled for release in May.

Ingenieur Automatic |
Ingenieur Automatic

Equipped with antimagnetic function up to 40,000 A/m.

The "Ingenieur Automatic" is a simple model that inherits the collection's tradition as "the antimagnetic wristwatch for engineers," boasting a powerful antimagnetic function of 40,000 A/m. The entire movement is covered by a soft iron inner case, case back, and case ring. Furthermore, the dial is also made of soft iron to prevent magnetic field interference and the resulting issues that can affect mechanical movements. It is truly a special timepiece for engineers. Two dial types are available: silver and black. The silver dial model comes with rhodium-plated silver hands, as well as a version with rose gold hands.

Automatic winding, stainless steel & bracelet, case diameter 40mm, with antimagnetic function, equipped with Calibre 30110 with date display, 12 bar water resistance, 525,000 yen. Scheduled for release in April.