IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN ADDS TWO NEW MODELS TO THE INGENIEUR AUTOMATIC 35 COLLECTION
Schaffhausen/Geneva, April 14th, 2026: IWC Schaffhausen introduces two new versions of its Ingenieur Automatic 35 at Watches and Wonders Geneva. One features a bezel made from 18-carat 5N gold, adorned with 45 white diamonds, while the other showcases IWC’s signature blue dial colour. Both novelties come in ergonomic 35-millimetre stainless steel cases and feature integrated metal bracelets with polished middle links.
The Ingenieur Automatic 35 is a highly ergonomic automatic model with a case diameter of 35 millimetres and a thickness of just 9.4 millimetres. Despite its compact size, it retains all the characteristic design elements from the Gérald Genta-inspired Ingenieur. Key features include the distinctive bezel with five functional screws, an integrated bracelet attaching via its middle links and a “Grid” dial with applied metal markers. The Swiss luxury watch manufacturer now adds two new models to the collection.
The Ingenieur Automatic 35 (Ref. IW324911) is the first model in the current Ingenieur collection to feature diamonds. Its screw-on bezel, made from 18-carat 5N gold, is embellished with 45 white diamonds weighing a total of 0.7 carats. The edges of the bezel are polished, creating an elegant frame for the diamonds. This luxury sports watch boasts a stainless steel case and an integrated bracelet, complemented by a silver-plated “Grid” dial. The hands and appliques are gold-plated, and both are filled with Super-LumiNova® for enhanced legibility.
The Ingenieur Automatic 35 (Ref. IW324907) introduces IWC’s signature blue dial colour to the 35-millimetre Ingenieur collection. IWC has been producing watches with blue dials since the late 1960s, with one of the earliest models being the Ingenieur Automatic, Reference 866AD. Today, blue is among the most sought-after dial colours. This new model combines a stainless steel case and bracelet with a deep blue “Grid” dial. The rhodium-plated hands and appliqués are filled with Super-LumiNova®.
The Ingenieur Automatic 35 impresses with its highly detailed finishing, which combines satin-finishing and polishing on the case and the bezel. Its bracelet pairs satin-finished H-links with beautifully polished middle links.
SEE-THROUGH SAPPHIRE GLASS CASE BACK
Both new models feature transparent sapphire glass backs that showcase the 47110 calibre, which offers automatic winding and a power reserve of 42 hours. Finished with circular graining and Geneva stripes, the movement also features a gold-plated oscillating weight. The two novelties complement the existing Ingenieur Automatic 35 collection.
Previously, it included the Ingenieur Automatic 35 in 18-carat 5N gold with a goldcoloured dial (Ref. IW324903), as well as the Ingenieur Automatic 35 in stainless steel with a silver-plated dial (Ref. IW324901) and a black dial (Ref. IW324906).
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