In his fundamental principles, German industrial designer Dieter Rams maintains that good design is always based on a balance between form and function, ultimately embodying the philosophy that "less is more."

This concept is exemplified by the Ingenieur SL watch, created by Gérald Genta in the 1970s. The Ingenieur fuses Genta’s avant-garde design with engineered ergonomics and a meticulously detailed finish.

IWC Schaffhausen’s Ingenieur Automatic 35 50th Anniversary model revisits the bold design of Genta’s 1970s Ingenieur SL. The collection encompasses a variety of sizes and materials, including versions in 18-carat 5N gold, titanium, and ceramic.

The Ingenieur was a tool watch designed specifically for professionals exposed to strong magnetic fields, such as engineers, physicists, and doctors. Its soft-iron inner case effectively protected the movement.

The Ingenieur Automatic 35 complements the Ingenieur collection with a 35 mm case version. The modern Ingenieur echoes the bold aesthetic of the Ingenieur SL, a luxury sports watch created by the Geneva-based Genta in the 1970s. This model stands out for its dial, featuring a fresh new color known as "Pool."

Fifty years ago, IWC Schaffhausen introduced the Ingenieur SL, one of Genta’s most significant sports watch designs featuring an integrated bracelet. The Swiss designer’s powerful, minimalist design language continues to shape the modern Ingenieur, which has been completely redesigned to enhance ergonomics and offer a superior finish.

What began in 2023 with the Ingenieur Automatic 40 has evolved into a comprehensive collection offering a wide range of sizes and materials. This year sees the debut of the first Ingenieur model featuring a tourbillon, available in 35, 40, 41, and 42 mm sizes.