The Ingenieur was established in the 1950s, but it would take another 20 years for it to become widely recognized. The increased magnetic resistance of the Ingenieur was its unique selling point when it was first introduced, making it a comparatively ordinary watch. In the 1970s, a talented man named Mr. Gérald Genta created a new design for the Ingenieur name. After achieving success with the Royal Oak design at Audemars Piguet and the Nautilus at Patek Philippe, Genta collaborated with IWC to create a new Ingenieur model that would usher in a new era for the brand with a modern aesthetic.
 
It was in 2015 when IWC presented new Ingenieur models. One of them was an Ingenieur 3239 with a white dial and silver hands (one model with white dial and gold hands, one black model and the blue Laureus limited edition) . A classic in the Ingenieur watch family, the graceful three-hand Ingenieur Automatic has a timeless, distinctly clear design in addition to magnetic field resistance. This indicates that the athletic watch significantly surpasses the Swiss requirements set forth for watches' resistance to magnetic fields. The substantial screw-in crown is roomy and surrounded by sturdy protective shoulders. The Ingenieur Automatic is therefore incredibly robust, functional, and appropriate for daily use despite its elegant appearance. The dial has multiple levels to it, with a simple inner circle that contains the IWC logo in it, a middle level with the applied markers, and finally the outer ring that slopes upwards towards the bezel giving an extra dimension to the minute track. 
 
Clearly, despite having a gentle appearance, the Ingenieur underwent decades of modifications and advancements before reaching its current iteration.