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Actor Dwayne The Rock Johnson spotted wearing IWC

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has been spotted on the wrist with the IWC Ingenieur 40 Automatic in stainless steel, reference IW328901 — a choice that signals a deliberate step away from the oversized, diamond-laden pieces his celebrity peers typically chase. For a man whose physical presence dominates any room, the restraint is notable.

The IWC Ingenieur 40 Automatic Ref. IW328901 was part of the line's significant 2023 relaunch, which saw IWC return the Ingenieur to its Gerald Genta-era proportions after years of larger, sportier iterations. The 40mm stainless steel case sits at a sensible 10.7mm thick, housing IWC's in-house Calibre 32111 — a self-winding movement beating at 28,800 vph with a 120-hour power reserve, delivered via a twin-barrel configuration. The black dial is clean and legible, with applied indices and a date window at three o'clock. Water resistance is rated to 100 metres. The soft-iron inner case, a hallmark of every Ingenieur, provides antimagnetic protection to a field strength of 40,000 A/m.

Among collectors, the 2023 Ingenieur relaunch landed well. The proportions reference the historically significant 1976 Genta design without being a slavish reissue, and the in-house movement with its exceptional power reserve gives it genuine technical credibility. The IW328901's black dial variant is considered the most versatile reference in the new lineup — equally at home on a NATO strap or the supplied stainless bracelet. It competes directly against the Rolex Explorer and Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra in the serious daily-wearer segment.

Johnson is no stranger to quality watches — he has been seen previously with Rolex and Panerai on his wrist — but the Ingenieur 40 suggests a more considered, specification-led purchase. It wears proportionally large on most wrists; on Johnson's it likely reads as a dress watch.

At an official retail price of $11,700 USD, the IWC Ingenieur 40 Automatic Ref. IW328901 sits in a competitive mid-luxury tier. Grey market pricing has tracked close to retail, reflecting steady but not frenzied demand — a sign of a watch bought by enthusiasts rather than flippers.