IWC Schaffhausen Ingenieur AutomaticvsJack Mason Canton Salt

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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

Jack Mason Canton Salt at true scale

Canton Salt

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

10.7mm

lowest

10.8mm

Water Resistance

100m

150m

highest

Power Reserve

120h

highest

68h

MSRP

$12,900

$1,199

lowest

Movement

32111

La Joux-Perret G100

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.7mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Finish
Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
n/a
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
32111
La Joux-Perret G100
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
120h
68h
Jewels
21
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$12,900
$1,199
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

IWC Schaffhausen Ingenieur Automatic

The IWC Schaffhausen Iw328901 Ingenieur Automatic is widely praised for its refined Gerald Genta design, excellent case finishing, and comfortable 40mm wearability, with reviewers and owners highlighting its sophisticated proportions and shimmering dial pattern. Some owners cite an elevated price and a lack of micro-adjustments on the bracelet, while one reviewer notes its anti-magnetism relies on a soft iron core. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw328901 Ingenieur Automatic highly for its faithful yet sophisticated reissue of the Genta design with enhanced ergonomics and finishing.

Jack Mason Canton Salt

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Jack Mason Canton Salt for its high-quality finishing, textured dials, and the La Joux-Perret G100 automatic movement. The 39mm case is noted as slim and comfortable, with a hard-coated finish and a well-finished Oyster-style bracelet featuring toolless micro-adjustment. Some owners find the case proportions stubby and the design uninspired, while others appreciate the versatility of the white dial and the overall feel and finishing, comparing it favorably to brands like Longines and Christopher Ward. A less secure micro-adjustment system on the clasp and overly tight Loctite on bracelet screws are noted criticisms. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Jack Mason Canton Salt highly for its impressive finishing and movement at its price point.