IWC - Ingenieur 40 - IW328903 - Aqua Dial
Watch Info
Manufacturer: IWC Schaffhausen
Model: Ingenieur Automatic 40
Condition: Excellent (Pre-Owned)
Reference: IW328903
Year: 2025
Box: Yes
Papers: Yes
Accessories: Complete Set. Includes IWC presentation box, 2025 warranty card, and all original documentation and accessories.
Notes: The IW328903 is the Ingenieur Automatic 40 in the aqua dial configuration — the most distinctive and immediately striking color option in the current Ingenieur lineup. The Ingenieur Automatic 40 is IWC Schaffhausen's most faithful modern reinterpretation of Gérald Genta's iconic 1976 Ingenieur SL — a design that belongs in the same conversation as the Royal Oak and the Nautilus as one of the three great integrated bracelet sport watches of the 20th century. The current reference faithfully reproduces the original's five-piece integrated bracelet, bold pentagonal crown guard, and convex bezel in a 40mm format that wears with the elegance and proportion of the original while housing IWC's in-house manufacture movement. The aqua dial is the most visually arresting configuration in the Ingenieur lineup — a color of exceptional depth and character that shifts between turquoise, seafoam, and electric blue under different lighting conditions, giving the watch an immediacy and personality that the more conservative dial options cannot match.
Condition Assessment
Overall Condition: Pre-Owned - Excellent. This 2025 example has been carefully worn and presents in excellent cosmetic condition throughout. The case retains strong factory finishing consistent with careful use. Note: The integrated stainless steel bracelet shows moderate surface scratches consistent with desk-diving use — a professional bracelet refinish would return it to factory-fresh condition.
Dial, Hands, & Crystal: The aqua dial is pristine, retaining its full depth and character. The applied indices and hands are in perfect condition. The sapphire crystal is mint and free of any chips or scratches.
Case & Bezel: The 40mm stainless steel case retains strong factory lines with well-defined lug profiles. The integrated lug architecture and convex bezel are sharp and show only light marks consistent with careful use. The pentagonal crown guard is in perfect condition.
Bracelet & Clasp: The integrated stainless steel bracelet is tight with no stretch. Note: The bracelet surfaces show moderate scratches consistent with regular desk-diving use — a professional refinish would return these surfaces to factory condition. The folding clasp functions perfectly.
Technical Specifications
Reference: IW328903
Case Size: 40mm
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Dial: Aqua with Applied Indices
Movement: IWC Calibre 32111 (Automatic, In-House)
Power Reserve: Approximately 120 Hours (5 Days)
Water Resistance: 100m
Notable Details: Gérald Genta-designed heritage, integrated five-piece bracelet, pentagonal crown guard, in-house manufacture calibre with 5-day power reserve, and 2025 warranty.
Why the Ingenieur Aqua is IWC's Most Distinctive Modern Statement
The Ingenieur SL is one of three watches that Gérald Genta designed in the 1970s that permanently altered the course of Swiss watchmaking — alongside the Royal Oak and the Nautilus. The current Ingenieur Automatic 40 is the most resolved modern expression of that reference IWC has produced — faithful to the original's proportions and integrated bracelet architecture while benefiting from an in-house manufacture movement with a 5-day power reserve that the 1976 original could not have imagined.
The aqua dial configuration elevates the proposition from a faithful reissue into something genuinely contemporary — a color that announces itself with confidence and that rewards extended attention with a depth and tonal range that changes meaningfully with every shift in light. A 2025 complete set example in excellent condition at this price represents a compelling entry point into one of the most historically grounded and visually arresting references in the current IWC catalog. For the collector who wants Genta's design legacy in its most distinctive current expression, this is the answer.
Why Buy From Us
We guarantee authenticity on every watch we sell, using detailed photographs to ensure when you receive your watch, there are no surprises!
Authentication Guaranteed: Every watch undergoes rigorous verification—serial number cross-check, movement analysis, and full condition report.
Transparent Condition Reporting: We document every detail—both strengths and minor imperfections—so you know exactly what you're purchasing.
Secure Shipping: Your watch ships via fully insured, tracked service (e.g., FedEx Overnight) with signature required.
Post-Sale Support: We are available for servicing and maintenance, and are also happy to make suggestions for accessories (straps, winders, storage, etc…)
Watch Info
Manufacturer: IWC Schaffhausen
Model: Ingenieur Automatic 40
Condition: Excellent (Pre-Owned)
Reference: IW328903
Year: 2025
Box: Yes
Papers: Yes
Accessories: Complete Set. Includes IWC presentation box, 2025 warranty card, and all original documentation and accessories.
Notes: The IW328903 is the Ingenieur Automatic 40 in the aqua dial configuration — the most distinctive and immediately striking color option in the current Ingenieur lineup. The Ingenieur Automatic 40 is IWC Schaffhausen's most faithful modern reinterpretation of Gérald Genta's iconic 1976 Ingenieur SL — a design that belongs in the same conversation as the Royal Oak and the Nautilus as one of the three great integrated bracelet sport watches of the 20th century. The current reference faithfully reproduces the original's five-piece integrated bracelet, bold pentagonal crown guard, and convex bezel in a 40mm format that wears with the elegance and proportion of the original while housing IWC's in-house manufacture movement. The aqua dial is the most visually arresting configuration in the Ingenieur lineup — a color of exceptional depth and character that shifts between turquoise, seafoam, and electric blue under different lighting conditions, giving the watch an immediacy and personality that the more conservative dial options cannot match.
Condition Assessment
Overall Condition: Pre-Owned - Excellent. This 2025 example has been carefully worn and presents in excellent cosmetic condition throughout. The case retains strong factory finishing consistent with careful use. Note: The integrated stainless steel bracelet shows moderate surface scratches consistent with desk-diving use — a professional bracelet refinish would return it to factory-fresh condition.
Dial, Hands, & Crystal: The aqua dial is pristine, retaining its full depth and character. The applied indices and hands are in perfect condition. The sapphire crystal is mint and free of any chips or scratches.
Case & Bezel: The 40mm stainless steel case retains strong factory lines with well-defined lug profiles. The integrated lug architecture and convex bezel are sharp and show only light marks consistent with careful use. The pentagonal crown guard is in perfect condition.
Bracelet & Clasp: The integrated stainless steel bracelet is tight with no stretch. Note: The bracelet surfaces show moderate scratches consistent with regular desk-diving use — a professional refinish would return these surfaces to factory condition. The folding clasp functions perfectly.
Technical Specifications
Reference: IW328903
Case Size: 40mm
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Dial: Aqua with Applied Indices
Movement: IWC Calibre 32111 (Automatic, In-House)
Power Reserve: Approximately 120 Hours (5 Days)
Water Resistance: 100m
Notable Details: Gérald Genta-designed heritage, integrated five-piece bracelet, pentagonal crown guard, in-house manufacture calibre with 5-day power reserve, and 2025 warranty.
Why the Ingenieur Aqua is IWC's Most Distinctive Modern Statement
The Ingenieur SL is one of three watches that Gérald Genta designed in the 1970s that permanently altered the course of Swiss watchmaking — alongside the Royal Oak and the Nautilus. The current Ingenieur Automatic 40 is the most resolved modern expression of that reference IWC has produced — faithful to the original's proportions and integrated bracelet architecture while benefiting from an in-house manufacture movement with a 5-day power reserve that the 1976 original could not have imagined.
The aqua dial configuration elevates the proposition from a faithful reissue into something genuinely contemporary — a color that announces itself with confidence and that rewards extended attention with a depth and tonal range that changes meaningfully with every shift in light. A 2025 complete set example in excellent condition at this price represents a compelling entry point into one of the most historically grounded and visually arresting references in the current IWC catalog. For the collector who wants Genta's design legacy in its most distinctive current expression, this is the answer.
Why Buy From Us
We guarantee authenticity on every watch we sell, using detailed photographs to ensure when you receive your watch, there are no surprises!
Authentication Guaranteed: Every watch undergoes rigorous verification—serial number cross-check, movement analysis, and full condition report.
Transparent Condition Reporting: We document every detail—both strengths and minor imperfections—so you know exactly what you're purchasing.
Secure Shipping: Your watch ships via fully insured, tracked service (e.g., FedEx Overnight) with signature required.
Post-Sale Support: We are available for servicing and maintenance, and are also happy to make suggestions for accessories (straps, winders, storage, etc…)