Manufacturer: IWC Year: 1971 Reference No: 866 Movement No: 2'037'843 Case No: 2'011'971 Model Name: Ingenieur Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Automatic, 8541B Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel link bracelet Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel folding clasp Dimensions: 38mm. Diameter Signed:Movement, case, bracelet and dial signed
Catalogue Essay
The celebrated Ingenieur model was developed by Albert Pellaton, IWC's technical director responsible for the creation of the firm's first automatic movement.The present example, from the reference series 866, was manufactured in 1971 and is powered by the firm’s in-house caliber 8541B.Reference 866 was introduced in 1967 and received several upgrades from its predecessor, most notably the larger diameter, the larger date indication and the presence of the hack feature.The present Ingenieur is also mounting the typical sunburst silver dial with applied IWC typical of that period.Considered one of the earliest "tool” watches, the Ingenieur model enjoys cult status amongst collectors thanks to its distinctive and timeless design.
With a clear focus on technology and development, the Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has been producing timepieces of lasting value since 1868. The company has gained an international reputation based on a passion for innovative solutions and technical ingenuity. One of the world's leading brands in the luxury watch segment, IWC crafts masterpieces of haute horlogerie at their finest, combining high precision with masculine design. Vintage wristwatches such as the oversized Portugieser, Aquatimer, Ingenieur and the B-UHR pilots watch are especially desirable for collectors.