This all-new dark olive-green ceramic Ingenieur watch retains the multi-part ceramic construction found in the black ceramic version, featuring a case with a 42mm diameter and a thickness of 11.5mm. The surfaces are entirely satin-finished with polished bevels. The olive-green hue is achieved by mixing zirconium oxide with metal oxides in precise proportions; however, because ceramic colors shift during the firing process, ensuring visual consistency across the case, bezel, case back, and bracelet presents a significant challenge—even for IWC, a brand renowned for its expertise in colored ceramics. Furthermore, due to the inherent brittleness of ceramic—which prevents screws from engaging directly with the material—engineers have incorporated a titanium inner ring within the case to bear the load of the threaded connections, secure the movement, and ensure water resistance to 100 meters.Best luxury replica watches price at Repwatcheaprice, cheap watches for men and women.
It is worth highlighting that, given the incorporation of precious metals into this "Dark Olive" ceramic Ingenieur, the functional screws securing the bezel and case ring are crafted from 18K Armor Gold®—a material offering significantly enhanced hardness compared to traditional gold alloys—to ensure structural integrity. The crown, meanwhile, is made of standard 18K 5N rose gold. What truly distinguishes this model from other IWC ceramic watches is the brand's first-ever use of a satin-brushed finish on a ceramic timepiece.Given that ceramic is fully five times harder than stainless steel, IWC’s decision to employ this highly labor-intensive polishing process entails not only the use of diamond tools for extremely time-consuming grinding but also—beyond the standard satin-finishing—the chamfering of every minute component (including the case, bezel, crown guard, and case back), covering both visible and concealed surfaces.
Furthermore, to ensure the Ingenieur model with a ceramic bracelet offered the same wearing comfort as its metal counterpart, it was crucial for IWC to craft a ceramic bracelet that mirrored the appearance of the metal version while maintaining robust structural integrity and a perfect fit on the wrist. To achieve this, IWC developed ten different sizes and configurations of inner and outer links; not only was each ceramic link manufactured individually, but the edges of every single link also underwent a rounded, beveled polishing process. The resulting ceramic bracelet—sharing the same finish as the case—integrates seamlessly with it, and upon wearing it, I found the tactile sensation to be noticeably warmer and gentler against the skin than that of the metal Ingenieur bracelet.
