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IWC Ingenieur Ref. 666: A Cult Classic for Amagnetic Watch Collectors

amanico · 2021-01-15T16:07:16Z

Explore the iconic IWC Ingenieur Ref. 666, a cult classic for amagnetic watch collectors. Discover its pure design, tritium dials, and Faraday cage construction.

By amanico · Jan 15, 2021 · 21 replies

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Nicolas (amanico) highlights the IWC Ingenieur Ref. 666 as a highly desirable reference for collectors seeking amagnetic timepieces, particularly the pure, dateless variant. He positions it as an essential companion to other iconic anti-magnetic watches like the Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic, Omega CK 2914, and Rolex Milgauss 1019, underscoring its historical significance and aesthetic appeal.

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For the amagnetic hunters, this is one of the cult reference to get, especially without the date. Very pure, and digne of interest.

Credit picture Bulang and Sons:

Hmm, this watch. It would be the ideal addition in a collection aside with the Geophysic, the CK 2914 and the Rolex Milgauss 1019!

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The 'T SWISS T' marking on the dial indicates the use of tritium lume, a detail often found on these vintage Ingenieur models. The presence of a Faraday cage 'cap' and box, even without original papers, confirms the watch's amagnetic design.
The IWC Ingenieur 666, like many vintage movements, does not feature a hacking seconds function, which can be a consideration for some collectors prioritizing precise time setting.
The Ingenieur 666 models typically incorporate a secondary, interior soft-iron cover on the case back, forming part of the Faraday cage for enhanced magnetic protection, even if not explicitly visible in all photographs.

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EinPA

Jan 15, 2021

Saw one of these years ago and didn’t buy it.

You’re reopening an old wound.

amanico

Jan 16, 2021

Be sure the wound is in me too.

dhendolan

Jan 15, 2021

No Faraday cage?

I wonder how they achieved the amagnetic properties? It was long before silicon.

amanico

Jan 16, 2021

Normally yes, there should be one.

nasseriq

Jan 15, 2021

Not seen this one. Agree it is a special piece.

mkvc

Jan 15, 2021

Yes Faraday cage.

At least, there is one on all examples I have seen. On the back it looks like a secondary, interior cover. Presumably it was just omitted from the pictures.

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