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Ingersoll I00903B The New England Automatic Black Leather Strap Watch - W4997
Ref. I00903B
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The New England name reaches back to Ingersoll's American origins, though the brand now operates under British ownership, and this collection carries a character that sits somewhere between working dress watch and conversation piece. The open balance wheel visible at six o'clock on the dial, with the movement further exposed through a caseback, is central to the design — the mechanics are part of what the watch is showing you. At 15.2mm thick, it sits high on the wrist and makes no apology for it; this is a watch that reads as substantial rather than discreet, suited to a rolled-up sleeve or an open collar rather than a board-room cuff. The white dial carries bold Arabic numerals and separates its day and date displays to nine and three respectively, keeping the layout legible despite everything else asking for attention. The black leather strap is textured and stitched, wearing in rather than down over time.
- Reference
- I00903B
- Brand
- Ingersoll
- Collection
- The New England
- Case size
- 42mm
- Case thickness
- 15.2mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- White
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Automatic
- Functions
- Day-date, Skeleton dial
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Learn more about Ingersoll
Charles and Robert Ingersoll started selling watches by mail order from New York in 1892, and in 1896 introduced the Yankee at one dollar. It was the first watch a working American could simply buy, and it sold in enormous numbers — the company's slogan, that it was the watch that made the dollar famous, was barely an exaggeration.
Volume on that scale changed the industry. Ingersoll sold tens of millions of watches, produced the first Mickey Mouse watch in 1933 under licence from Disney, and for a time was among the largest watch companies in the world.
The American business did not survive the century intact, and the name passed through several hands. It is now owned by a British company, which relaunched it in 2016 around mechanical watches rather than the cheap quartz the name had drifted into.
The modern collection leans on automatics with open dials and prominent date and day complications, priced in the low hundreds. It has little manufacturing continuity with the original firm, but the name and the Yankee heritage are genuine.
- 1892
- The Ingersoll brothers begin selling watches by mail order.
- 1896
- The Yankee sells for one dollar.
- 1933
- Produces the first Mickey Mouse watch.
- 1968
- The original American company is broken up.
- 2016
- Relaunched under British ownership around mechanical watches.
Also in 6 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (4,300), Stainless Steel Watches (2,846), Automatic Watches (1,403), Leather Strap Watches (928), Automatic Watches Under £500 (344) and Skeleton Watches (278).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch for everyday wear.
Strengths
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Ingersoll's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
- 15.2mm thick, so it will not disappear under a cuff
Ingersoll I00903B The New England alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | I00903B | 1710694 | RA-AC0F05B30B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £179 | £169 | £185 |
| Case size | 42mm | 42mm | 41.6mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap |
| Power reserve | — | 36 hours | 40 hours |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Showering yes, swimming no. 50m covers splashes and brief immersion, but a swimming stroke generates well above the pressure that figure describes.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
It can, over time. Mineral glass handles daily wear but will pick up fine scratches that sapphire would not.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedWhat size strap does it take?
22mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Cheapest place to buy
F.Hinds is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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