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The technologically demanding workmanship confirms the reputation of IWC Schaffhausen as a company that has been manufacturing top-quality timepieces for more than 140 years. <br \/><br \/>Georges Kern, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen, commented on the global partnership with the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS\u00a0 Formula One\u2122 Team: \u201cThe engineers who work within our two companies have many things in common. They share a passion for precision technology and innovation. They are the heroes behind the scenes: their crafts man ship and expertise with high technology lay the foundations for our success. Their pioneering spirit and know-how push the boundaries of mechanical engineering and continuously redefine the achievements of precision technology. The two companies have a name for this untiring quest for perfection: performance engineering.\u201d <br \/><br \/>IWC\u2019s cooperation with Mercedes-Benz dates all the way back to October 2004, when the Schaffhausen-based watch manufacturer announced a partnership with AMG, the car producer\u2019s high-performance brand. The following year, IWC unveiled its first two Ingenieur models named exclusively after AMG. This successful and long-lasting partnership is now to be extended to Formula One\u2122 motorsport. As a symbol of the ground common to their work, IWC Schaffhausen and the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One\u2122 Team have joined forces and merged their strengths in a new form of cooperation. \u201cWe are delighted that for the next three years we will be working side by side with a partner who stands for the same values as we do,\u201d explains Karoline Huber, Director of Marketing &amp; Communications. \u201cApart from fitting perfectly with IWC\u2019s central message \u2018Engineered for men\u2019, the technical challenges, the emotional highs and lows and the gripping race against time make Formula One\u2122 the ideal environment for the fascinating stories that surround our Ingenieur watches.\u201d IWC Schaffhausen\u2019s new watch models have been inspired not only by high-tech, state-of-the-art motor racing, but also by the sport\u2019s historic roots. In the 1930s and in 1954\/55, the Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrow dom inated the international motor-racing scene. This is the reason why IWC has dedicated the Ingenieur Chronograph Silberpfeil to the legendary Mercedes racing car. <br \/><br \/>The 1950s was also the decade that saw the advent of the tradition-steeped Ingenieur watch family. By pursuing the motto \u201cProgress results from continuous change\u201d, the Ingenieur fully embodied the philosophy of the Schaffhausen-based watch manufacturer. The cool, functional exterior housed a movement with a wealth of sophisticated technology. The more outstanding features included the first bidirectional automatic winding system and protection against magnetic fields. The timepieces very soon came to stand for precision and reliability. Thanks to their rugged qualities, the Ingenieur models not only appealed to technicians but also gradually found favour with sportsmen and globetrotters. In 2013, to coincide with the relaunch of the Ingenieur line, this trend has logically taken IWC to a sporting discipline that brings together all three attributes: Formula One\u2122.<br \/><br \/><strong>WHERE POWER MEETS PRECISION <\/strong><br \/><br \/><strong>INGENIEUR CONSTANT-FORCE TOURBILLON<\/strong><br \/><br \/>With its spectacular Ingenieur Constant-Force Tourbillon, Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has secured itself a leading position in the Constructors\u2019 Championship of haute horlogerie. To ensure a particularly regular rate, the watchmakers integrated the patented constant-force mechanism in a tourbillon \u2013 an impressive example of engineering at its best. <br \/><br \/>Haute horlogerie and Formula One\u2122 motorsport have one thing in common: only if the engineers adjust the individual\u00a0 parts to interact perfectly can they get the most out of their machines. And only then, whether they\u2019re designed for the wrist or the racetrack, will their performance be spot on. <br \/><br \/>While V8 engines are built for extreme acceleration and braking power, the hand-wound mechanism of a mechanical wristwatch should ideally supply energy at as constant a rate as possible. But because the mainspring in a conventional hand-wound movement is under more tension when freshly wound than when running down, the amount of power it generates varies constantly. IWC\u2019s team of engineers, watchmakers and designers sought an answer to the problem for 10 whole years. The result of their efforts is a highly complex constant-force mechanism integrated in a tourbillon. And in 2013, IWC\u2019s invention makes its way into the Ingenieur watch family for the first time in the form of the Ingenieur Constant-Force Tourbillon (Ref. IW590001) in a platinum and ceramic case. <br \/><br \/><strong>THE CONSTANT-FORCE TOURBILLON: THE HEART OF THE WATCH <\/strong><br \/><br \/>Positioned at \u201c9 o\u2019clock\u201d, the impressive constant-force tourbillon provides a fascinating view of its layered construction. Connoisseurs of precision mechanics will particularly enjoy watching the complex interaction of the springs, wheels and pallets. The striking black tourbillon bridge is calibrated to facilitate reading off the seconds and, like the black screws, underscores the dial\u2019s high-tech look. As a captivating contrast to this we see the delicate, gold-coloured Glucydur\u00ae beryllium alloy balance with its high-precision adjustment cam on the balance arms. The tourbillon revolves around its own axis once every 60 seconds to offset the influence of gravity on any positional error in the balance and its adverse effect on the rate. Down in the depths of the tourbillon we see the constant-force mechanism, the true heart of the watch. This intricate assembly allows the escapement to be uncoupled from the gear train, which keeps the amplitude of the balance \u2013 and thus the watch\u2019s rate \u2013 virtually constant. The energy is stored temporarily in a balance spring and dispensed to the\u00a0 escape wheel. This balance spring is put under tension once a second, as we can see from the one-second advances made by the tourbillon hand. After every five beats of the balance, the stop wheel and the tourbillon cage are also released. The stop wheel turns and causes the tourbillon cage to rotate with it, which puts the balance spring under tension again. After about 2 days, the watch moves from constant-force mode into normal mode. Now, the seconds hand advances smoothly every one-fifth of a second. The constant-force tourbillon guarantees a regular and precise rate over a period of at least 48 hours. <br \/><br \/><strong>INSTRUMENT-LIKE TOTALIZERS <\/strong><br \/><br \/>The new 94800-calibre basic movement was developed entirely internally by IWC. It features two barrels, which provide the energy for the higher torque required to drive the constant-force tourbillon. It also provides the moon phase module with the necessary power. IWC\u2019s hallmark double moon display for the northern and southern hemispheres also makes its debut in the new design. If its position on the dial is a bold statement in itself, the incredibly realistic depiction of the moon is even more daring. IWC used a special 3-D laser technique to render the surface as authentically as possible. As a result, even tiny craters are visible to the naked eye. The countdown display on the outer ring of the totalizer shows the number of days remaining\u00a0 before the next full moon. 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Model  :	Ingenieur Tourbillon Force Constante
Reference  :	IW590001
Complement :	Platinum - Ceramic - Alligator Strap
Year :	2013
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• Brand  :	IWC
  Collection  :	Ingenieur
  Model  :	Ingenieur Tourbillon Force Constante
  Reference  :	IW590001
  Complement :	Platinum - Ceramic - Alligator Strap
  Year :	2013
  Is not commercialised any more
  List Price :	256 000 €
  Diameter :	46 mm
  Thickness :	14 mm
  Styles :	Atypical Sporty
  Types :	Hand-winding
  Calibre :	94800
  Calibre distinction :	Tourbillon with integrated constant-force mechanism
  Complication :	Countdown Mechanism Moon Phases Power Reserve Indicator Small Seconds Tourbillon
  Case material :	Black ceramic Platinum
  Case peculiarity :	Sapphire caseback Screwed-down crown
  Shape :	Round
  Water-resistance :	150 meters
  Dial :	Adorned
  Dial color :	Black
  Display :	Luminescent hands
  Indexes :	Baton-type Luminescent Arabic numerals
  Glass :	Antireflective coating Sapphire
  Strap material :	Alligator leather
  Strap color :	Black
  Strap clasp :	Pin buckle
  + More characteristics :	Movement Frequency: 18.000 A/h / 2.5 Hz Jewels: 43 Power reserve: 96 h Power reserve display High-precision moon phase display Double moon phases for the northern and southern hemispheres Countdown display showing phases until next full moon Tourbillon with integrated constant-force mechanism Glucydur® beryllium alloy balance with high-precision adjustment cam on balance arms Case Glass sapphire. flat. antireflective coating on both sides Water-resistance: 120 meters Pin buckle in platinum

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• PERFORMANCE ENGINEERING FOR THE WRIST
  
  THE NEW INGENIEUR WATCH COLLECTION FROM IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN
  
  The completely remodelled 2013 Ingenieur watch collection from IWC Schaffhausen focuses entirely on its new partnership with the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team. For the next three years, the watch manufacturer will be the Official Engineering Partner of the Mercedes-Benz works team. For the new collection, IWC’s design engineers took their inspiration from Formula One™. Materials typically used in motorsport, such as carbon fibre, ceramic and titanium, are the hallmarks of a new design line in the Ingenieur watch family. The technologically demanding workmanship confirms the reputation of IWC Schaffhausen as a company that has been manufacturing top-quality timepieces for more than 140 years.
  
  Georges Kern, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen, commented on the global partnership with the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS  Formula One™ Team: “The engineers who work within our two companies have many things in common. They share a passion for precision technology and innovation. They are the heroes behind the scenes: their crafts man ship and expertise with high technology lay the foundations for our success. Their pioneering spirit and know-how push the boundaries of mechanical engineering and continuously redefine the achievements of precision technology. The two companies have a name for this untiring quest for perfection: performance engineering.”
  
  IWC’s cooperation with Mercedes-Benz dates all the way back to October 2004, when the Schaffhausen-based watch manufacturer announced a partnership with AMG, the car producer’s high-performance brand. The following year, IWC unveiled its first two Ingenieur models named exclusively after AMG. This successful and long-lasting partnership is now to be extended to Formula One™ motorsport. As a symbol of the ground common to their work, IWC Schaffhausen and the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team have joined forces and merged their strengths in a new form of cooperation. “We are delighted that for the next three years we will be working side by side with a partner who stands for the same values as we do,” explains Karoline Huber, Director of Marketing & Communications. “Apart from fitting perfectly with IWC’s central message ‘Engineered for men’, the technical challenges, the emotional highs and lows and the gripping race against time make Formula One™ the ideal environment for the fascinating stories that surround our Ingenieur watches.” IWC Schaffhausen’s new watch models have been inspired not only by high-tech, state-of-the-art motor racing, but also by the sport’s historic roots. In the 1930s and in 1954/55, the Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrow dom inated the international motor-racing scene. This is the reason why IWC has dedicated the Ingenieur Chronograph Silberpfeil to the legendary Mercedes racing car.
  
  The 1950s was also the decade that saw the advent of the tradition-steeped Ingenieur watch family. By pursuing the motto “Progress results from continuous change”, the Ingenieur fully embodied the philosophy of the Schaffhausen-based watch manufacturer. The cool, functional exterior housed a movement with a wealth of sophisticated technology. The more outstanding features included the first bidirectional automatic winding system and protection against magnetic fields. The timepieces very soon came to stand for precision and reliability. Thanks to their rugged qualities, the Ingenieur models not only appealed to technicians but also gradually found favour with sportsmen and globetrotters. In 2013, to coincide with the relaunch of the Ingenieur line, this trend has logically taken IWC to a sporting discipline that brings together all three attributes: Formula One™.
  
  WHERE POWER MEETS PRECISION
  
  INGENIEUR CONSTANT-FORCE TOURBILLON
  
  With its spectacular Ingenieur Constant-Force Tourbillon, Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has secured itself a leading position in the Constructors’ Championship of haute horlogerie. To ensure a particularly regular rate, the watchmakers integrated the patented constant-force mechanism in a tourbillon – an impressive example of engineering at its best.
  
  Haute horlogerie and Formula One™ motorsport have one thing in common: only if the engineers adjust the individual  parts to interact perfectly can they get the most out of their machines. And only then, whether they’re designed for the wrist or the racetrack, will their performance be spot on.
  
  While V8 engines are built for extreme acceleration and braking power, the hand-wound mechanism of a mechanical wristwatch should ideally supply energy at as constant a rate as possible. But because the mainspring in a conventional hand-wound movement is under more tension when freshly wound than when running down, the amount of power it generates varies constantly. IWC’s team of engineers, watchmakers and designers sought an answer to the problem for 10 whole years. The result of their efforts is a highly complex constant-force mechanism integrated in a tourbillon. And in 2013, IWC’s invention makes its way into the Ingenieur watch family for the first time in the form of the Ingenieur Constant-Force Tourbillon (Ref. IW590001) in a platinum and ceramic case.
  
  THE CONSTANT-FORCE TOURBILLON: THE HEART OF THE WATCH
  
  Positioned at “9 o’clock”, the impressive constant-force tourbillon provides a fascinating view of its layered construction. Connoisseurs of precision mechanics will particularly enjoy watching the complex interaction of the springs, wheels and pallets. The striking black tourbillon bridge is calibrated to facilitate reading off the seconds and, like the black screws, underscores the dial’s high-tech look. As a captivating contrast to this we see the delicate, gold-coloured Glucydur® beryllium alloy balance with its high-precision adjustment cam on the balance arms. The tourbillon revolves around its own axis once every 60 seconds to offset the influence of gravity on any positional error in the balance and its adverse effect on the rate. Down in the depths of the tourbillon we see the constant-force mechanism, the true heart of the watch. This intricate assembly allows the escapement to be uncoupled from the gear train, which keeps the amplitude of the balance – and thus the watch’s rate – virtually constant. The energy is stored temporarily in a balance spring and dispensed to the  escape wheel. This balance spring is put under tension once a second, as we can see from the one-second advances made by the tourbillon hand. After every five beats of the balance, the stop wheel and the tourbillon cage are also released. The stop wheel turns and causes the tourbillon cage to rotate with it, which puts the balance spring under tension again. After about 2 days, the watch moves from constant-force mode into normal mode. Now, the seconds hand advances smoothly every one-fifth of a second. The constant-force tourbillon guarantees a regular and precise rate over a period of at least 48 hours.
  
  INSTRUMENT-LIKE TOTALIZERS
  
  The new 94800-calibre basic movement was developed entirely internally by IWC. It features two barrels, which provide the energy for the higher torque required to drive the constant-force tourbillon. It also provides the moon phase module with the necessary power. IWC’s hallmark double moon display for the northern and southern hemispheres also makes its debut in the new design. If its position on the dial is a bold statement in itself, the incredibly realistic depiction of the moon is even more daring. IWC used a special 3-D laser technique to render the surface as authentically as possible. As a result, even tiny craters are visible to the naked eye. The countdown display on the outer ring of the totalizer shows the number of days remaining  before the next full moon. A new departure for IWC is the retrograde design of the power reserve display bet ween “4” and “5 o’clock”, which has a triangular indicator to show the power remaining. The connecting bridge was designed in such a way that the IWC logo is not concealed at any point during the watch’s 96-hour run time. The three totalizers protruding into the bezel were inspired by dash-board instruments and underscore the watch’s sporty character. In keeping with the cool, technically inspired look are the finely nuanced shades of black on the dial, the black, high-tech ceramic lugs and the solid crown protection  in platinum. In the inner circle is the traditional pattern consisting of interlocking capital “I”s with elongated serifs. The letter stands for Ingenieur and lends an unusual depth to the relief.
  
  A LOOK UNDER THE BONNET
  
  If we look at the Ingenieur Constant-Force Tourbillon from the movement side, it’s like peering into a sports car’s engine compartment. Complementing the bores in the bezel on the front side are five titanium screws with ceramic heads, which secure the sapphire-glass back firmly to the case. On the bottom plate, the lively interplay of blasted and satin-finished surfaces combined with polished edges is reminiscent of a high-performance Formula One™ racing car. Perforated sections reveal the intermeshing gears, while engravings provide the technical details. All the design elements are meticulously harmonized and radiate power and pure dynamism.