Our favourite IWC releases from Watches & Wonders 2023
Zach BlassWatch fans were eagerly awaiting Watches & Wonders, with over 40 brands presenting their new novelties at the fair. But, for one brand, there was exceptional anticipation – and that brand was IWC. In our watch-bubble, murmurs spread like wildfire that would be the year that IWC would revamp their beloved Ingenieur watch.
Fortunately, IWC did just that, along with a few other highlights as well. Here are our favourite releases from IWC this past Watches & Wonders.
IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40
- Four new IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40 watches – three in steel one in titanium
- Better reflects the design codes of the original 1976 Gerald Genta Ingenieur SL ref. 1832 design
- Uses latest IWC-manufactured 32111 calibre with a power reserve of 120 hours
Our full written hands-on review of the IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40 can be found here.
| Brand | IWC |
| Model | Ingenieur Automatic 40 |
| Case Dimensions | 40mm (D) x 10.8mm (T) x 45.7mm (L2L) |
| Case Material | Stainless steel or titanium |
| Water Resistance | 100m (screw-down crown) |
| Configurations | Ref. IW328901: Stainless steel case, black dial, rhodium-plated hands and appliques, integrated stainless steel bracelet with butterfly folding clasp Ref. IW328902: Stainless steel case, silver-plated dial, rhodium-plated hands and appliques, integrated stainless steel bracelet with butterfly folding clasp Ref. IW328903: Stainless steel case, aqua dial, rhodium-plated hands and appliques, integrated stainless steel bracelet with polished centre links and butterfly folding clasp Ref. IW328904: Grade 5 titanium case, grey dial, black hands and appliques, integrated grade 5 titanium bracelet with butterfly folding clasp |
| Crystal | Sapphire crystal |
| Movement | IWC-manufactured automatic calibre 321111 |
| Power Reserve | 120 hours |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, seconds, date |
| Availability | Available now for enquiries |
| Price | A$17,300 (stainless steel) A$21,700 (titanium) |
IWC Pilot’s Chronograph 41 TOP Gun Oceana
- Succeeds Lake Tahoe and Woodland chronographs as a new colourful expression
- 100m water-resistant 41.9mm blue ceramic case
- Uses the IWC-manufactured 69380 calibre with a power reserve of 46 hours
Our written review of the IWC Pilot’s Chronograph 41 TOP Gun Oceana can be found here.
| Brand | IWC |
| Model | Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 TOP GUN Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar |
| Case Dimensions | 41.1mm x 14.6mm (Chronograph 41) 41.9mm x 15.5mm (TOP GUN) 46.2mm x 15.4mm (Perpetual Calendar) |
| Case Material | 18k 5N gold (Chronograph 41) Ceramic (TOP GUN) Stainless steel (Perpetual Calendar) |
| Water Resistance | 100m (Chronograph 41) 100m (TOP GUN) 60m (Perpetual Calendar) |
| Crystal(s) | Sapphire |
| Dial | Green (Chronograph 41) Jet black or Oceana blue (TOP GUN) Green (Perpetual Calendar) |
| Strap | Rubber |
| Movement | 69385 (Chronograph 41) 69380 (TOP GUN) 52615 (Perpetual Calendar) |
| Power Reserve | 46 hours (Chronograph 41) 48 hours (TOP GUN) 168 hours (Perpetual Calendar) |
| Availability | Available now |
| Price | AU$13,500 (TOP GUN) AU$17,300 (TOP GUN “Oceana”) AU$33,400 (Chronograph 41) AU$49,500 (Perpetual Calendar) |
IWC Pilot’s Chronograph 41 IW388110
- 18K 5N gold case with green sunburst dial
- 100m water-resistant 41.1mm case, 14.6mm thick and 50.8mm lug-to-lug
- EasX-CHANGE compatible, outfitted on dial-matching green rubber strap
Our written review of the IWC Pilot’s Chronograph 41 IW388110 can be found here.
| Brand | IWC |
| Model | Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 TOP GUN Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar |
| Case Dimensions | 41.1mm x 14.6mm (Chronograph 41) 41.9mm x 15.5mm (TOP GUN) 46.2mm x 15.4mm (Perpetual Calendar) |
| Case Material | 18k 5N gold (Chronograph 41) Ceramic (TOP GUN) Stainless steel (Perpetual Calendar) |
| Water Resistance | 100m (Chronograph 41) 100m (TOP GUN) 60m (Perpetual Calendar) |
| Crystal(s) | Sapphire |
| Dial | Green (Chronograph 41) Jet black or Oceana blue (TOP GUN) Green (Perpetual Calendar) |
| Strap | Rubber |
| Movement | 69385 (Chronograph 41) 69380 (TOP GUN) 52615 (Perpetual Calendar) |
| Power Reserve | 46 hours (Chronograph 41) 48 hours (TOP GUN) 168 hours (Perpetual Calendar) |
| Availability | Available now |
| Price | AU$13,500 (TOP GUN) AU$17,300 (TOP GUN “Oceana”) AU$33,400 (Chronograph 41) AU$49,500 (Perpetual Calendar) |