Watch Almanac
IWC

Ingenieur Automatic 40

Ref. IW328901

Case diameter
40 mm
Manufacturer spec
Lug-to-lug
45.7 mm
Measured in a published review
Thickness
10.8 mm
Measured in a published review
Lug width
—
Not published

Retail price $13,500 (US, Oct 2026)

Ideal fit
Wrist flat: 55.1 mmLug-to-lug: 45.7 mm

How the Ingenieur Automatic 40 wears

Its lugs add 5.7 mm to the 40 mm case, close to the 7 mm typical across the almanac, so its diameter is a fair guide to how it wears.

On our fit model it sits best on wrists from 6.5" to 7.5" (16.5–19.1 cm); below 6.5" the lugs start to reach the edge of the wrist.

At 10.8 mm thick it is thicker than 65% of the 43 other integrated bracelet watches we've measured, so expect it to sit tall on the wrist.

Will the Ingenieur Automatic 40 fit your wrist?

With a 45.7 mm lug-to-lug, here is how it wears across common wrist sizes. We estimate the flat top of each wrist from its circumference; measure yours for a closer answer in the fit finder.

WristFlat width (est.)Fit
6"47.2 mmSnug, lugs near the edge
6.5"51.2 mmIdeal fit
7"55.1 mmIdeal fit
7.5"59.1 mmIdeal fit
8"63 mmWears small

Specifications

Reference
IW328901
Collection
Ingenieur
Status
In production
Introduced
2023
Case material
stainless steel
Crystal
sapphire
Water resistance
100 m
Bezel
fixed steel bezel with screws
Dial
black
Strap / bracelet
integrated steel bracelet with butterfly clasp
Style
Integrated bracelet, Sport

Movement

Caliber
IWC 32111
Type
automatic
Power reserve
120 hours
Frequency
28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Jewels
21

Watches that wear the same size

Other watches within 1.5 mm of its lug-to-lug.

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