IWC Ingenieur Chronograph Lewis Hamilton 3796-02 Luxury Watch Review

http:www.thewatchbox.com Two-time and reigning Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has many talents, but luxury watch design isn’t one that fans will recognize. They should take note; Hamilton was instrumental in the planning of this gem, his signature IWC Ingenieur Chronograph Lewis Hamilton limited Edition. And each example of this coveted run features more than the champ’s blessing; a piece of an actual Mercedes-AMG F1 W05 grand prix car is embedded in the caseback of each watch. Want provenance? Each watch in this limited edition is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity attesting to IWC’s use of a true piece of the Mercedes-AMG “Silver Arrow” itself. Take the time-tested profile the Gerald Genta-designed IWC "Ingenieur SL," throw in modern proportions, add an IWC in-house automatic chronograph, and season to suit Mercedes-AMG Petronas’ F1 titleholder’ personal tastes… that's a recipe for the IWC Ingenieur Chronograph Lewis Hamilton 3796-02. IWC, which is located in German-Swiss Schaffhausen, has enjoyed a longstanding association with major German automotive brands. The partnership with (semi-independent) Porsche Design endured from 1978 to 1997 and produced landmark models such as the 3500 series "Ocean 2000" dive watch and the Ref 3700 Titan chronograph. Since 2004, IWC has worked with Mercedes-Benz AMG, the automaker's performance arm, to produce a series of timepieces that pay tribute to the very best of watches and wheels. The IWC Ingenieur Chronograph Le