At the 74th Goodwood Members’ Meeting, IWC Schaffhausen unveiled three special chronograph editions from the Ingenieur watch family – “74th Members’ Meeting at Goodwood”, “Rudolf Caracciola” and “W 125”.
The Ingenieur Chronograph Edition “74th Members’ Meeting at Goodwood”, a limited edition of only 74 watches, is a tribute to this legendary motorsport event in the south of England. The Ingenieur Chronograph Editions “Rudolf Caracciola” and “W 125”, both available in a limited edition of 750, likewise bring the fascination of classic motorsport to the wearer’s wrist. The new IWC-manufactured 69370 calibre also makes its debut appearance in all three models.
Ingenieur Chronograph Edition “74th Members’ Meeting at Goodwood”
The Ingenieur Chronograph Edition “74th Members’ Meeting at Goodwood” (Ref. IW380703) features a case in solid red gold measuring 42 millimetres in diameter and a black dial, with two totalizers, small seconds and tachymeter scale running round the outer edge, clearly taking its cue from the dashboard of a gutsy sports car. The beautifully worked brown calfskin strap likewise recalls the luxurious interior of classic motor cars. The timepiece comes in an exclusive limitation of 74 pieces.
Ingenieur Chronograph Edition “Rudolf Caracciola”
The Ingenieur Chronograph Edition “Rudolf Caracciola” (Ref. IW380702) features a case in stainless steel, rhodium-plated hands, slate-coloured dial and a luxurious brown calfskin strap. The watch is dedicated to racing driver Rudolf Caracciola, who took three European Drivers’ Championship crowns in the 1930s. The dial imitates the instrument look of the historic racing cars which, at the height of Caracciola’s career, took him from one victory to the next. The timepiece is limited to 750 pieces.
Ingenieur Chronograph Edition “W 125”
The Ingenieur Chronograph Edition “W 125” (Ref. IW380701) features a case in titanium, silver-plated dial and striking black hands and appliqués, together with a black calfskin strap. The watch takes up the theme of the Mercedes-Benz W 125 Silver Arrow, which was designed by Rudolf Uhlenhaut and dominated the competition as emphatically as the current version of the Mercedes Silver Arrow heads up motorsport’s premier competition today. The timepiece is limited to 750 pieces.
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