In 2005, IWC launched a tribute to its highly successful and popular series of watches for engineers, the "Ingenieur." "Ingenieur" is the official academic title used in Germany for engineers. This watch line was first introduced in 1955, and in 1976/1977, IWC revived the series thanks to the efforts of one of the most famous designers in the field, Gérald Genta (known for iconic models like the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak from 1972 and the Patek Philippe Nautilus from 1976). This series was offered in its original form until the mid-1990s.

The presented watch features a classic black dial with a prominent "big weave" pattern. The subdials are also black, designed in a bi-compax layout that pays homage to the Ingenieur model, and the red elements on the display pay tribute to automotive instrument panel designs. The date window is integrated into the small seconds subdial at 6 o'clock.

The bracelet, deserving of its own review, is a true marvel of engineering thought – with semi-integrated links, each featuring a quick-release button. Its comfort needs to be experienced firsthand – it's truly remarkable...

The movement of this watch is the specially modified Valjoux 7750 by IWC, known as the IWC caliber 79320. This movement has been used in many brands and models, proven over time, and relatively easy and cost-effective to maintain. However, in this brand, it's of the highest grade of ETA movements and has been further refined and finished at IWC's factories.

The watch is extremely comfortable and yet has a substantial presence on the wrist, offering excellent legibility of the time display.