For the fifth time IWC created a limited special edition watch for the benefit of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation – the Ingenieur Automatic from the IWC Vintage Collection The work of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation was the inspiration for IWC Schaffhausen to select a model from the collection as an ambassador for a good cause. The Portuguese Chronograph Automatic in 2006 was followed in 2007 by the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Automatic, Da Vinci Chronograph in 2008 and, in 2009/10 the Portuguese Automatic. The Ingenieur Automatic Edition Laureus Sport For Good Foundation in stainless steel with a dial in an unmistakable shade of blue is limited to 1,000 watches. In keeping with the tradition, IWC Schaffhausen once again organized a children’s drawing competition within the projects supported by the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation worldwide. The winning design is engraved on the back of the watch of the special edition. This year, the jury chose the illustration by eightyear-old Sohel Abrar Khan from Mumbai, who is part of the Laureus supported Magic Bus project.
The young boy interpreted the theme of the competition, “Time for Unity”, with a picture showing seven young people who have gathered for a game of football. The engraving is a reminder that a portion of the proceeds from sales is destined to help disadvantaged children in some of the world’s problem regions.
This classic-looking timepiece was inspired by the Ingenieur Automatic of 1955. The Ingenieur Automatic Edition Laureus Sport For Good Foundation is powered by the IWC-manufactured 80111 calibre with the Pellaton winding system and an integrated shock absorption system.
Magic Bus, supported by the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, provides an outdoor education for children living in poverty throughout India, including children from the Bombay Port Trust slum in Mumbai – one of the world’s poorest communities and home to around 15,000 people.
Technical details
Calibre 80111
Frequency 28,800 A/ h / 4 Hz
Jewels 28
Power reserve 44 h
Winding automatic
Material stainless steel
Glass sapphire, arched edge, antireflective coating on both sides
Dial blue, rhodium-plated indices
Crown screw-in
Water-resistant 12 bar
Diameter 42.5 mm
Height 14.5 mm
Watch in stainless steel with blue alligator leather strap 104 g
