IWC Ingenieur Yellow Gold 9230 - 1987

IWC Ingenieur Ref. 9230

The IWC Ingenieur with reference 9230 from 1987 is an extraordinary masterpiece of Swiss watchmaking and a coveted highlight of the iconic Gérald Genta design era. After the master designer Gérald Genta reinvented the "Ingenieur SL" in the mid-1970s, IWC created one of the most distinctive design languages in watch history: the perfect symbiosis of integrated bracelet, tonneau-shaped case, and the characteristic bezel with drilled holes. In this extremely rare version made of solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold from 1987, the originally pure engineer’s and tool watch transforms into an exclusive statement of timeless elegance and opulence.

• Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold Case: The case is entirely crafted from 18 Karat Yellow Gold, combining silky satin-finished surfaces with mirror-polished edges. With its clear, geometric lines, the Ref. 9230 offers a warm, opulent, and unmistakable vintage presence on the wrist.

• The Iconic Genta Bezel: The bezel is distinguished by the typical five functional drilled holes used for attaching the special tool. This design element emphasizes the technical DNA of the Ingenieur line and gives the Gold case its sculptural character.

• Fascinating Waffle-Patterned Dial: The dial impresses with the fine waffle or checkerboard texture typical of vintage Ingenieur models. Together with the delicately applied Gold indices and hands, the dial captures light in a breathtaking way.

• The Integrated 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet: An absolute masterpiece of goldsmithing, the fully integrated, three-row bracelet made of solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold flows seamlessly into the case without visible joints and offers an incomparable, heavy, and supple wearing comfort thanks to its fine articulation.

• Ultra-Thin Quartz Manufacture Caliber: Inside works an extremely flat Quartz movement developed with high precision by IWC. This allowed IWC in the 1980s to realize a particularly elegant, slim silhouette without sacrificing the line’s legendary robustness.

• Scratch-Resistant Sapphire Crystal: A flat, extremely hard Sapphire Crystal protects the artistic dial from external influences and provides an unobstructed view of the fine texture of the Gold details.

• Discreet Date Display: The date window harmoniously integrates at 3 o’clock into the dial’s geometry, providing full orientation in everyday life without disturbing the aesthetics of the Gold pattern.

• A Rare Collector’s Jewel of the Neo-Vintage Era (Year 1987): Golden Ingenieur models of this generation were produced only in very limited numbers. As a rarity from 1987, the Ref. 9230 embodies the coveted Genta heritage in its most noble form – a fascinating collector’s piece for connoisseurs seeking something special.