Gerald Genta’s name is like gold dust in the watch industry so it’s unsurprising that a few years ago IWC relaunched their Ingenieur collection to be more in line with the legendary designer’s original sketches from 1976 (he actually redesigned an existing collection). You might notice that 1976 to 2026 is a span of 50 years, making this year a major milestone for the collection. However, IWC are saving their official anniversary celebrations for later in the year. But we’re already starting to be drip fed some new Ingenieur models at Watches & Wonders.
IWC Ingenieur Tourbillon 41
IWC continues to expand the range of haute horological editions of the modern interpretation of the originally Genta-designed Ingenieur. The Ingenieur Tourbillon 41introduces a tourbillon to this collection for the first time, presenting the flying cage at 6 o’clock set into the green grid dial. It’s a one-minute tourbillon, meaning the cage containing the balance wheel rotates at a rate of once per 60-seconds, serving double duty as the watch’s small seconds indicator.
It’s housed in a 41.6mm x 12.1mm case made from rose gold for a more luxurious feel to the sport-chic design. The five screws in the bezel are made from Armour Gold instead, a tougher, more durable alloy suitable for functional fixtures like screws. Inside is the calibre 82905 with 80-hour power reserve and pellaton winding. It is one of IWC’s price on request models.
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IWC Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar 41 Titanium
Last year IWC introduced the first Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar 41 in stainless steel with a blue grid dial. For 2026 they’re expanding on the line by creating a new version in a 41.6mm titanium case with a matching grey dial. It feels much more industrial than the original due to its darker grey tone with sandblasted finish (accented along the edges by polished bevels). It’s in keeping with the sports-chic character of its Genta design.
Beneath the perpetual calendar display is the calibre 82600 with 60-hour power reserve. It displays hours, minutes, date, days, moonphase, months and leap year indicator. The movement also stands out for its use of ceramic components for added durability in areas of particularly high stress. The watch has a price of £34,500.
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IWC Ingenieur Automatic 42 Olive Green
Last year IWC introduced the first ceramic edition of the Ingenieur Automatic 42, presented in full stealth black. Now the range of ceramic offerings is being expanded to include more colours with the introduction of this dark olive green edition. The dark tone of the ceramic has been paired with gold plated hands and screws as well as a gold crown to add an extra layer of chicness to the sports chic design.
Inside is the calibre 82110 with 60-hour power reserve and automatic winding. It’s visible through the exhibition caseback where you can see the skeletonised rotor and array of finishing techniques that includes perlage, brushing and anglage. It’s priced at £18,500.
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IWC Ingenieur Automatic 35
IWC have added the first gemset edition of the Ingenieur Automatic 35 to the line-up, introducing a new level of bling to the collection. There are 45 diamonds set into the rose gold bezel on top of the stainless steel base. The bright, silver-tone dial also plays into the luxe aspect with a feminine slant that really puts the chic into sports-chic. In addition to the gemset model there’s also a plain steel edition which brings the signature blue dial to the 35mm series.
Inside is the calibre 47110 with 42-hour power reserve. For pricing, it’s £14,800. That wraps up what is an incredibly extensive release slate for IWC at Watches & Wonders 2026. Although there’s also the entire Le Petit Prince revamp to get to grips with.
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