The Basics
IWC’s designers took their inspiration for the Ingenieur Double Chronograph Titanium from materials typically used in Formula 1: titanium, ceramic and rubber. The split-seconds hand can be stopped to record intermediate times while the stopwatch hand continues to run, allowing users to record as many pit stops and lap times as they choose. Ref. IW3865-03 has a titanium case, black dial and rubber strap. It succeeded the IW3765-01 around 2013, with the biggest difference being the movement reference (79420 vs 79230) and the colors of the day & date discs.
| Brand: | IWC |
| Family: | Ingenieur |
| Reference: | IW3865-03 (aka: 3865-03, IW386503) |
| Name: | Ingenieur Double Chronograph Titanium / Black |
| Produced: | 2013 |
| Limited: | No |
Below is a detailed look at IWC’s model IW3865-03 from Ingenieur watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
IWC’s Ingenieur Double Chronograph Titanium / Black (IW3865-03 (aka: 3865-03, IW386503)) was originally released in 2013. This watch features a automatic movement beating at a frequency of 21600 bph (3 Hz) to provide a 44-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The titanium case measures 45mm in diameter and roughly 16mm thick. The round case is paired with a black color dial with stick-shaped hands, and a stick / dot hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. IWC’s Ingenieur model IW3865-03 is water resistant up to 120 meters (394 ft). A solid caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Titanium |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Solid |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 45mm |
| Height: | 16mm |
| Lug Width: | N/Amm |
| W/R: | 120 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Ingenieur IW3865-03 movement is a powered by caliber 79420 made by IWC. The 29-jewel automatic movement is 30mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 21600 semi-oscillations per hour or 3 Hz. This movement offers a 44-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Automatic |
| Brand: | IWC |
| Caliber: | 79420 |
| Base: | ETA 7750 |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 30mm |
| Jewels: | 29 |
| Reserve: | 44 hours |
| Frequency: | 21600 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds |
| Chronograph: | Chronograph, Rattrapante |
| Additionals: |
The Price
How much does the IWC’s Ingenieur IW3865-03 cost? This watch was introduced in 2013 and has been in IWC’s collection for around . This watch is not a limited release. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: 11200
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Specifications:
- Brand: IWC
- Model: Ingenieur Double Chronograph Titanium / Black
- Reference Number: IW3865-03 (aka: 3865-03, IW386503)
- Limited: No
Case & Dial:
- Material: Titanium
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Solid
- Diameter: 45
- Thickness: 16
- Lug Width: N/A
- Dial Color: Black
- Indexes: Stick / Dot and Stick-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 120 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Automatic
- Brand: IWC
- Caliber: 79420
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 30mm
- Jewels: 29
- Power Reserve: 44 hours
- Frequency: 21600 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds
About IWC
IWC is based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, and was founded in 1868. Its signature lines are the Pilot’s Watches and the Portugieser, while other famous collections are the Aquatimer, Portofino and the Da Vinci. Many of IWC’s designs display a industrial type of beauty not often found in Swiss watchmaking. The same goes for its movements; while of very high standards, they are finished with an … engineers touch rather than that of an artist. One could very well say that IWC’s approach to watchmaking is more German in nature compared to many of its competitors; the ‘form follows function’ adagio is one held in high esteem in Schaffhausen. Notable watches and innovations created by IWC in the past include the digital ‘Pallweber’ pocket watch, the late 1930’s Portugieser, the 1985 Da Vinci with Kurt Klaus perpetual module, the split-seconds mechanism as designed by Richard Habring and the ceramic Da Vinci and Flieger 3705 – introduced many years before the material became fashionable. IWC also pioneered the use of titanium in wristwatches. In recent years, IWC has had a strong focus on in-house movements with prices rising accordingly. IWC is part of the Richemont group.
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