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The Basics
With the spectacular Ingenieur Constant-Force Tourbillon in its platinum and ceramic case, IWC now leads the field in the Constructors’ championship of haute horlogerie. It guarantees an extremely precise rate over a period of at least 48 hours. The 94800-calibre basic movement features two barrels, which provide the energy for the higher torque required to drive the constant-force tourbillon. It also provides the moon phase module with the necessary power. The double moon display depicts the surface of the earth’s only natural satellite so realistically that even tiny craters can be recognized.
| Brand: | IWC |
| Family: | Ingenieur |
| Reference: | IW5900-01 (aka: IW590001) |
| Name: | Ingenieur Constant-Force Tourbillon Platinum / Ceramic |
| Produced: | 2013 |
| Limited: | No |
Below is a detailed look at IWC’s model IW5900-01 from Ingenieur watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
IWC’s Ingenieur Constant-Force Tourbillon Platinum / Ceramic (IW5900-01 (aka: IW590001)) was originally released in 2013. This watch features a hand-wound movement beating at a frequency of 18000 bph (2.5 Hz) to provide a 96-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The ceramic, platinum case measures 46mm in diameter and roughly 14mm thick, with 22mm lug width. The case is paired with a black color dial with -shaped hands, and a arabic numerals hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. IWC’s Ingenieur model IW5900-01 is water resistant up to 120 meters (394 ft). A display caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Ceramic, Platinum |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Display |
| Shape: | |
| Diameter: | 46mm |
| Height: | 14mm |
| Lug Width: | 22mm |
| W/R: | 120 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Ingenieur IW5900-01 movement is a powered by caliber 94800 made by IWC. The 43-jewel hand-wound movement is mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 18000 semi-oscillations per hour or 2.5 Hz. This movement offers a 96-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Hand-Wound |
| Brand: | IWC |
| Caliber: | 94800 |
| Base: | N/A |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | mm |
| Jewels: | 43 |
| Reserve: | 96 hours |
| Frequency: | 18000 bph |
| Time: | Day / Night Indication, Minutes, Seconds |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: | Constant Force Mechanism, Tourbillon Escapement |
The Price
How much does the IWC’s Ingenieur IW5900-01 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: 260000
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Specifications:
- Brand: IWC
- Model: Ingenieur Constant-Force Tourbillon Platinum / Ceramic
- Reference Number: IW5900-01 (aka: IW590001)
- Limited: No
Case & Dial:
- Material: Ceramic, Platinum
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 46
- Thickness: 14
- Lug Width: 22
- Dial Color: Black
- Indexes: Arabic Numerals and -shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 120 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Hand-Wound
- Brand: IWC
- Caliber: 94800
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: mm
- Jewels: 43
- Power Reserve: 96 hours
- Frequency: 18000 bph
- Functions: Day / Night Indication, Minutes, 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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