IWC Schaffhausen Ingenieur AutomaticvsBrew Metric Lite

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

IWC Schaffhausen Ingenieur Automatic at true scale

Ingenieur Automatic

Brew Metric Lite at true scale

Metric Lite

Diameter

35.1mm

30mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

34mm

Thickness

9.4mm

lowest

10.6mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$11,200

$375

lowest

Movement

47110

Miyota 6T27

Case

8 specs
Diameter
35.1mm
30mm
Thickness
9.4mm
10.55mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
34mm
Lug Width
n/a
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
n/a
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
n/a
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Applied Index Markers

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
47110
Miyota 6T27
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
23
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,200
$375
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Reviews

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IWC Schaffhausen Ingenieur Automatic

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw324906 Ingenieur Automatic for its compact 35.1mm size, which wears closer to 37mm, and its cohesive Gérald Genta-inspired design with excellent finishing. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the unique, color-shifting aqua dial as a standout feature, with some also appreciating the vertically brushed case and circular brushed bezel. The automatic movement 47110 provides a 42-hour power reserve. However, the watch is frequently criticized for its high price and the lack of on-the-fly micro-adjustments on the bracelet, leading some owners to seek aftermarket solutions for improved comfort. The dial can also be difficult to read in direct sunlight. Overall, owners and reviewers find the IWC Schaffhausen Iw324906 Ingenieur Automatic a well-finished and attractively sized luxury sports watch, with its main drawbacks being price and bracelet adjustability.

Brew Metric Lite

The Brew Metric Lite is praised for its attractive appearance, particularly its textured dial and chapter ring, and its excellent size for smaller wrists. Owners widely report that the watch is comfortable and has garnered numerous compliments, with one noting its accuracy has been spot on. Some wish the case and crown were larger. The Brew Metric Lite features a Miyota 6T27 automatic movement with a 40-hour power reserve and applied indices with polished details and lume pips. Overall, owners rate the Brew Metric Lite highly for its attractive retro-modern aesthetic and comfortable wearability on smaller wrists.

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