Schaffhausen IWC Watches
Introducing the Engineer Automatic Watch 42 crafted in black ceramic
For the first time, the brand interprets the integrated bracelet design by Gérald Genta using all-ceramic materials, featuring an innovative multi-part ceramic case structure. Each detail is meticulously crafted with sandblasting, satin finishing, and polishing. The black zirconium oxide ceramic combines the characteristics of being hard, scratch-resistant, and lightweight, perfectly presenting the exceptional design and comfortable wearing experience of the Engineer Automatic Watch 42.
The case ring, bezel, and case back of the Engineer Automatic Watch 42 (model IW338903) are all made of extremely hard, scratch-resistant black zirconium oxide ceramic. Zirconium oxide ceramic has a Vickers hardness of about 1300, making it one of the hardest materials on Earth. After sintering, it can only be processed with diamond tools. The front and back sapphire glass are not fixed with titanium rings but are directly pressed into the ceramic components, a novel practice that transforms the watch into a ceramic material while retaining the distinctive proportions and delicate lines of the Engineer watch, simultaneously ensuring the integrity and water resistance of the structure.
The black hands and metal hour markers are coated with Super-LumiNova® luminous coating, ensuring clarity and readability. The watch is equipped with IWC’s in-house 82110 caliber, featuring a Pellaton winding system, and provides a power reserve of up to 60 hours. The balance frequency reaches 4 Hz, ensuring exceptional accuracy in timekeeping. The light-colored sapphire glass back complements the all-black design of the watch, revealing the movement in full view.
