{"product_id":"iwc-ingenieur-4515","title":"IWC INGENIEUR 'MID SIZE' IW4515","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHE ESSENTIALS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAKE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e IWC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMODEL: \u003c\/strong\u003eIW\u003cspan\u003e4515\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYEAR:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c2005\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOX\/PAPERS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e YES(SERVICE)\/NO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCASE DIAMETER:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 34MM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCASE MATERIAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e STAINLESS STEEL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBRACELET MATERIAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e STAINLESS STEEL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMOVEMENT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e AUTOMATIC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor years, the IWC Ingenieur was one of the most underappreciated watches around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Ingenieur began life as a true “tool watch” in 1955 under Albert Pellaton, IWC’s technical director, who introduced the calibre 852x: an automatic movement encased in a soft-iron core, earning the name “Ingenieur” (which translates to “engineer”). Fast forward 20 years, and a certain Gérald Genta designed the Ingenieur SL, an integrated sports watch created in quick succession alongside the Royal Oak and Nautilus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn recent years, integrated bracelet sports watches have seen a surge in popularity (and prices) that’s honestly quite hard to grasp. Even so, the Ingenieur has remained somewhat out of the spotlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLooking at the watch here, however, it’s hard to understand why. The “mid-size” ref. 4515 was introduced in the mid-2000s. It features a 34mm case that’s just 10mm thick, with the signature five-hole bezel and integrated bracelet design. The simple white textured dial, with baton markers (except at 6 and 12), a date window at 3 o’clock, and the Ingenieur signature at 6, perfectly represents what we love about IWC: understated, utilitarian, yet unmistakably high quality in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe watch has been kept in fantastic condition over the past two decades. The case has only been lightly polished, with minor hairlines visible, while the dial remains perfect. The movement, as expected from IWC, runs beautifully at +2 s\/d, 288 amplitude, with a 0.1 ms beat error. The full-link bracelet fits up to a 19.5 cm wrist and shows no perceptible stretch. The watch comes with a IWC service box. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe introduction of the modern Ingenieur line has, thankfully, rekindled attention on these lovely watches. These amazing neo-vintage examples can still be had for great value, lovely things.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IWC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56522372153730,"sku":null,"price":3750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/9201\/0882\/files\/IWCINGENIEUR4515.jpg?v=1776427297","url":"https:\/\/falco-watches.com\/products\/iwc-ingenieur-4515","provider":"Falco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}