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Ingersoll I12308 The Challenger Automatic Blue PU Strap Watch - W4966
Ref. I12308
The Challenger line draws on Ingersoll's American watchmaking identity, though the movements powering the current range come from Chinese manufacturers — competent, accessible skeleton calibres that do the job the design asks of them, which is to put the mechanical workings on display through a multi-layered cutaway dial. The tonneau case gives it a character that round skeletons at this size rarely have, and the wide 28mm strap stance means the transition from case to wrist looks proportional rather than pinched. Blue PU wears comfortably and holds its shape, though the integrated construction means changing straps requires tools and some patience. The skeleton layout reads well against the blue dial — depth and movement at a glance, with central hands keeping time legible when you need it quickly.
- Reference
- I12308
- Brand
- Ingersoll
- Case size
- 42mm
- Case thickness
- 13.5mm
- Lug width
- 28mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Tonneau
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Automatic
- Functions
- Skeleton dial
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Rubber strap
- Strap colour
- Blue
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- Strap
- Interchangeable
Manufacturer’s guarantee
Your new watch
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.
Will the glass scratch?
It can, over time. Mineral glass handles daily wear but will pick up fine scratches that sapphire would not.
Does it need a battery?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
What size strap does it take?
28mm. 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.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's.
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.
Who are F.Hinds?
F.Hinds has been run by the same family since 1856 and is now in its fifth generation, with more than 115 shops across England and Wales. They are a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council and an Authorised Diamond Dealer.
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