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1 1 5 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I the tourbillon and guarantees an extremely precise rate. Two barrels supply the higher torque required to drive the constant-force tourbillon and also supply the energy needed for the moon phase module: pure performance, from start to finish. Another model guaranteed a place at the front of the grid is the Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month (Ref. 3792) with its case made of titanium aluminide, perpetual calendar and digital date display. In order to maximise efficiency, it emulates the hybrid boost button used in Formula One™ and uses the energy recovery principle. Every night, when the date display advances, the quick-action switch taps off a little energy and stores it until the end of the month or year, andmakes it available precisely when it is needed. The dial has semi-transparent sapphire-glass inlays over the date, month and leap year discs, which enable the wearer to observe the complex interplay of the discs as they advance. On New Year’s Eve, the five displays begin to move simultaneously. It is a complex technological feat that will hold an irresistible appeal for lovers of sophisticated mechanical systems. A NEW, SPORTS-INSPIRED INGENIEUR LINE With these two high-tech time machines fronting the grid, the 2013 Ingenieur watch collection is divided into two distinct lines: first, the purist- inspired timepieces in stainless-steel cases; second, sports models whose cases were inspired by the innovative range of materials used in Formula One™. Christian Knoop, Creative Director at IWC: “In the new Ingenieur line, IWC interprets the racing theme by using materials typically employed in motorsport, such as carbon fibre, ceramic and titanium, and drawing on design cues taken from the modern Formula One™ cockpit. Screws attach the bezels securely to the case, which lends additional emphasis to the watches’ sporty, high-tech character. They are thus a logical continuation of an IWC product family that has one of the richest traditions of them all. Inspired by our own history, which naturally includes the legendary design of the Ingenieur SL created by the famous watch designer Gérald Genta, we combine technical innovation with characteristic design in the new collection. The result is a set of powerful, striking Ingenieur watches in a class of their own”. Simply Abu Dhabi asked Georges Kern to sum up the major re-launch of the Ingenieur collection: “The new Ingenieur collection boasts three distinct quality features: first-class IWC-manufactured movements, sophisticated functions and typical Formula One™materials”. IWC Schaffhausen’s CEO continues: “Some of the in-house movements bear witness to the inventive spirit of our watchmakers. These include the highly complex 94800 calibre with its constant-force mechanism and the 89802 calibre with the quick- action switch. With complications like the tourbillon, perpetual calendar, digital big date and moon phase display, the Ingenieur watch line has finally taken its place in the upper echelons of haute horlogerie”. The new 2013 Ingenieur collection without any doubt will appeal equally to admirers of highly sophisticated in-house watchmovements and to those who love nothing more than the screamof a high-performance engine. With a clear focus on technology and development, the Swiss watchmanufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has been producing timepieces of lasting value since 1868. The company has gained an international reputation based on a passion for innovative solutions and technical ingenuity. One of the world’s leading brands in the luxury watch segment, IWC crafts masterpieces of haute horlogerie at its finest, combining supreme precision with exclusive design. Quite Simply Ingenious! IWC Ingenieur Chronograph Silberpfeil Mood