gB. 0 Posted January 10, 2013 IWC Announces Updated, Smaller Ingenieur Watches The first, and possibly most surprising, is the new ref 3239 Ingenieur Automatic which is built around a comparatively tiny 40mm platform. Most modern Ingenieurs are 46mm wide (and fairly tall) but this 40mm version returns to an old-school sweet spot and is a cuff-friendly 10mm thick. The underlying message here is that IWC wants to offer up some competition to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and Patek Philippe Nautilus. As I've never really taken to the trend of large watches (over 44mm), I think the 3239 is a practical option that will adorn a more conservative wrist with a more subtle sort of luxury. The 3239 still rocks 40,000 amperes/meter magnetic protection, the Genta-designed five bolt bezel and the clear legibility of a watch with tool-ish roots. That said, the Ingenieur Automatic which is powered by the IWC cal 30110, features a very dressy dial design that can be had in black, or silver with hands and markers in either chrome or rose gold. The cal 30110 is an IWC modified ETA 2892 A2 automatic movement which, in its base form, can be found in hundreds of watches and is commonly used as a base for modified movements. The modern Ingenieur range has been comprised of larger watches with more boisterous designs, so it is interesting to see IWC downsize the case and fit a much more elegant and conservative dial design. One has to consider that the 3239 may be the direct result of the continued popularity of the Rolex Milgauss (also 40mm) and possibly a response to demand from customers for an Ingenieur which is closer to its roots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solkryssare 109 Posted January 10, 2013 Love those. And love the 40 mm size.......A rep would make me one happy dude Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gB. 0 Posted January 10, 2013 Love those. And love the 40 mm size.......A rep would make me one happy dude Agree. I'm liking the gold hands and markers model. I'm a sucker for subtle two-tone versions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtwc 1 Posted January 10, 2013 Nice............but........... I prefer the 'bigguns'. Mainly 'cos I have a fairly manly (not in the Luthier sense!) 7.75" wrist, and my eyesight ain't what it used to be. I can't make out most of the dates on any watch with a date function, so that's redundant. The larger watches at least enable me to tell the time - either that or rely on a fuckin' sundial !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gB. 0 Posted January 11, 2013 bump for SB boys Somma' Bitch boys? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crusader 0 Posted January 11, 2013 Yes, this would be very welcome in rep version. Someone please contact the rep Boss and get him to put this one on the rep list, sometimes after CNY will be fine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted January 11, 2013 Fuck it. Even my wife wear bigger watches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeterPotamus 2 Posted January 11, 2013 Love those. And love the 40 mm size.......A rep would make me one happy dude +1000000 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wat44 0 Posted January 12, 2013 40 is still too big 38 is enough Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burnleybezel 40 Posted January 13, 2013 Mmmm loving those, I do hope they rep them. Personally 40mm is just right. BTW is it after Chinese New Year that new Reps released? B.B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dilip 0 Posted May 18, 2013 These are actually quite noisy. The smaller case does'nt isolate the pellaton rotors sounds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
