IWC Brand Ambassador Hamilton wins another F1 Grand Prix; Ingenieur Special Edition grandly presented

　　Facing dangers without fear and having the courage to challenge are the competitive attitudes of every racing driver; skilled driving, top-tier performance, and a racing spirit that breaks limits are the keys to winning the championship. Sharing the same racing spirit, the Schaffhausen-basedIWCThe pursuit of top-tier performance and excellence in watchmaking has made the Ingenieur series synonymous with rigorous engineering design, high performance, and technical innovation. Recently, the IWC Ingenieur 2016 special edition arrived in China, with brand boutiques decorated with a racing theme to recreate the speed and passion of the track. At the same time, we congratulate IWC brand ambassador Hamilton on winning the F1 US Grand Prix, which is the 50th victory of his career.

　　Whether on or off the track, having the courage to take risks and constantly surpass oneself is a positive attitude towards life—this is why the IWC Ingenieur series draws inspiration from motor racing, as both share the same philosophy and interpret the same attitude towards life.

　　Since 2004 10, IWC has established a partnership with the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One F1 Team. Due to their shared exploration of perfection and pursuit of top-tier performance, they formed an alliance as global partners in 2013. IWC became the team's 'Official Engineering Partner,' and since then, they have joined forces to compete in countless Formula One races and classic car events. The F1 United States Grand Prix, the fourth-to-last race of this year's season, concluded just last Sunday. IWC brand ambassador Lewis Hamilton secured victory at the United States Grand Prix with a record-breaking time of 1 minute and 34.999 seconds, perfectly marking the 50th victory of his career.

　　Out of a love for motor racing and classic cars, IWC has launched three special editions of the Ingenieur series this year, inspired by classic racing cars to create a new retro look. Moving away from the traditional Gérald Genta-style case design, the elegant and simple appearance gives the new watches a classic charm. Upholding the philosophy of excellence in watchmaking, IWC has equipped the three Ingenieur special editions with the latest in-house 69370 calibre chronograph movement, bringing the fascinating charm of classic racing cars to the wrist and returning the art of engineering to the golden age of classic racing.

　　Ingenieur Chronograph '74th Members' Meeting at Goodwood' Special Edition

　　The world-renowned Goodwood Festival of Speed is a super event commemorating the history of motor racing. This Ingenieur special edition is inspired by it, featuring an elegant case crafted from pure red gold, paired with a brown calfskin strap full of retro flair. The totalisers on the dial, the small seconds, and the tachymeter scale on the outer edge are very similar to a sports car dashboard. The IWC Ingenieur Chronograph '74th Members' Meeting at Goodwood' Special Edition is limited to 74 pieces worldwide, paying tribute to the golden age of classic racing with a classic, understated, and luxurious style.

　　Ingenieur Chronograph 'Rudolf Caracciola' Special Edition

　　This Ingenieur Chronograph Edition 20 Rudolf Caracciola is a tribute to one of Europe's most successful racing drivers of the 30s. Rudolf Caracciola achieved countless victories at the peak of his career, including winning the European Grand Prix three times. The dial 750

　　Ingenieur Chronograph Edition W125

　　In the late 30s, the Mercedes-Benz W 125 Silver Arrow built by Rudolf Uhlenhaut dominated the racing circuit. This special edition of the Ingenieur series takes its inspiration from this legendary racing car, featuring a robust titanium case, a silver-plated dial, black hands and applied hour markers, alongside a black calfskin strap that makes the wearer feel as though they are sitting in the cockpit of a W 125 racing car. The Ingenieur Chronograph Edition W 125 is similarly limited to 750 pieces worldwide, making it highly collectible.

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