The story behind this IWC Ingenieur
IWC celebrates its commitment to philanthropy with this special edition. The story behind this IWC Ingenieur builds on a partnership with the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation that began in 2006. This model bears the reference number IW323310 and pays a subtle tribute to the original 1950s design whilst incorporating a charitable dimension. The case back features an engraving reproducing a drawing by an 8-year-old boy from Mumbai who won the foundation’s annual competition. The children’s figures gathered around a ball serve as a reminder of the positive impact of sport on young people. This approach gives the watch a unique story that goes beyond its purely technical aspects.
Case, movement and strap of this Ingenieur
The stainless steel case measures 42.5 mm in diameter and is 14.5 mm thick. Its sides feature a rigorous brushed finish, contrasting with the mirror-polished finish of the stepped bezel and the bevelled edges of the solid lugs. Beneath the domed sapphire crystal lies a midnight-blue sunray-brushed dial that captures the light with great fluidity. The hours are marked by facetted applied hour-markers and rhodium-plated Dauphine-style hands. A recessed date window at 3 o’clock displays the date with great clarity, whilst a discreet red arrow marks the 12 o’clock position. This design houses the in-house Calibre 80111 movement, featuring the renowned Pellaton automatic winding system. It guarantees a power reserve of 44 hours and beats at a frequency of 4 Hz. The watch is fitted with a midnight blue alligator leather strap, accented with tone-on-tone stitching and secured by a steel pin buckle.
Why this IWC watch
With production strictly limited to 1,000 pieces worldwide, this edition is a highly sought-after timepiece. This IWC watch appeals to discerning collectors thanks to the balance it strikes between the classic elegance of the Vintage collection and the modernity of its mechanical construction. This model is no longer available in the official catalogue. The second-hand market offers the opportunity to acquire this rare configuration, which strikes an excellent balance between price and the pleasure of owning a fine timepiece.
Contents and condition
The watch on offer dates from 2015. The contents include the original presentation box, as well as the warranty card and accompanying booklets. The overall condition is very good, with slight signs of regular wear in the form of micro-scratches on the polished steel parts. The interior of the box shows some deterioration of the synthetic material, a characteristic commonly found in cases from this period. The watch sits beautifully on the wrist and shows signs of having been treated with care by its previous owner. Polishing can be arranged on request to restore it to its original appearance.
Warranty and delivery
The Swiss Collector guarantees the authenticity of this item with a 24-month warranty. We accept returns within 10 days in accordance with our terms and conditions. As Switzerland’s leading second-hand retailer, backed by the largest network of boutiques, we offer online booking for a fitting and collection in-store, or fully secure international delivery.
* Good condition – Watch has been previously worn. Some signs of wear (micro-scratches, wear marks, etc.). Fully functional and tested by our partner watchmakers.
