Watches And Wonders 2025: IWC Schaffhausen Launches The Ingenieur Automatic 42 In Ceramic

IWC Schaffhausen is making history at Watches and Wonders 2025 with the Ingenieur Automatic 42—now in full ceramic for the first time ever! The watch world has seen many iterations of the Gérald Genta-designed Ingenieur, but this marks a groundbreaking moment: an ultra-tough, scratch-resistant zirconium oxide ceramic case that stays true to the original design while pushing boundaries in materials and craftsmanship.

Achieving this level of ceramic perfection isn’t just a design flex—it’s an engineering triumph. IWC developed an innovative multi-part case construction to ensure the proportions remain faithful to the classic steel Ingenieur, all while keeping it as slim as possible. The case ring, bezel, and case back ring are forged from pure black ceramic, with even the crown and crown protection crafted from this high-tech material. To ensure rock-solid durability and 10-bar water resistance, a lightweight titanium inner ring holds the movement and secures the functional screws of the bezel and case back.

Ergonomics Meets Style
The integrated bracelet connects seamlessly to the case, delivering both comfort and aesthetic perfection. Thanks to ceramic’s featherlight feel, this Ingenieur doesn’t just look bold—it wears like a dream. The signature black dial features the recognizable “Grid” structure, with its pattern of small squares and lines adding depth and character. Legibility is top-tier, with hands and markers coated in Super-LumiNova®, making this timepiece just as functional in the dark as it is striking in daylight.

IWC has taken ceramic finishing to a whole new level, combining satin-brushed, sandblasted, and polished surfaces—no easy feat considering ceramic is one of the hardest materials on Earth. Only diamond-tipped tools can sculpt this ultra-hard material, making every finished piece a true testament to precision craftsmanship.

A Powerhouse Movement
Beneath the surface, the IWC-manufactured 82110 calibre delivers a powerhouse performance. Featuring the renowned Pellaton winding system, it efficiently converts movement into energy, ensuring a 60-hour power reserve. Key components are reinforced with zirconium oxide ceramic, ensuring near wear-free durability. Flip the watch over, and you’re treated to a mesmerizing view of the movement through a tinted sapphire case back.

This is the Ingenieur like never before a fusion of Genta’s timeless design, cutting-edge materials, and modern horological innovation. If you thought the Ingenieur couldn’t get any cooler, think again.