The ref. IW328907 is merely the latest in a collection with a long and storied history. Back in the 1950s, as the postwar economy boomed with all sorts of new frontiers in engineering, aeronautics, and the hard sciences, the need for dedicated wristwatches with antimagnetic properties became apparent. The Rolex Milgauss, the Omega Railmaster, and the Ingenieur were all developed to stand up to magnetic fields on the wrists of engineers and scientists as they went about their daily work. To that end, it still features an automatic movement surrounded by a soft iron cage to shield it from magnetic fields. The Caliber 32111 is furthermore equipped with a 5-day (120-hour) power reserve, making it a true tool watch capable of operating for long periods under harsh conditions.
Of course, this doesn’t mean the beautifully finished, blue-dialed ref. IW328907 isn’t well-equipped to accompany its wearer in more formal environments. The watch’s 10.7-mm case height allows it to slip easily under a cuff, and its handsome color will see it pair just as well with a suit as with a T-shirt and jeans. Best of all is the price: Unlike its competition, the steel Ingenieur Automatic 40 lists for $11,700. Not nothin,’ to be sure, but much more in line with professional dive watches than luxury sport watches, which are often several times more expensive. In a world that’s become positively gaga for Genta designs, the ref. IW328907 stands out as one of the best value propositions by a long shot—and one of the best looking too.
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