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Meet IWC Big Pilot's Perpetual Calendar Limited Edition 2010 Watch
IWC Schaffhausen is pleased to present its new Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Limited Edition 2010. The timepiece is limited to just 250 pieces to be delivered exclusively at selected IWC boutiques.

The large black dial of the new IWC watch catches the glance by its bright orange hands and indices. The heart of the timepiece is one of the largest automatic movements ever created. The movement gives an advantage of a seven-day power reserve. It offers a mechanical perpetual calendar complication with a four-digit year display and a moon phase complication featuring the moon in both hemispheres.

The most remarkable thing about the Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Limited Edition 2010 is that, in spite of its technical sophistication, it is really easy to operate.

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New IWC Pilot's Watch Inspired by Best Combat Pilots
The IWC watchmakers opted to produce the case of the Pilot's Watch Double Chronograph Edition TOP GUN from high-tech ceramic, while the watch's operating elements are crafted in titanium. The black case of the IWC pilot's watch measures 46 mm in diameter. read more


IWC Portofino Hand-Wound Eight Days Watch - Rare Beauty and Simple Elegance
The IWC Portofino watch collection, which first member was successfully introduced in the early 80s, has attained a legendary status. Distinguished by classical elegance, these remarkable timepieces unequivocally agree with the tastes of individuals who love beauty and simplicity.

Now, the line heartily welcomes the new Portofino Hand-wound Eight Days watch. Due to its technological sophistication, the model is rightfully considered to be a cherry in the range.

The new IWC watch is proposed with a circular red gold case, which portrays a classical Portofino style. The case is fitted with smooth, flowing strap horns and a graceful winding crown, located at 3 o’clock.
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IWC Big Ingenieur Chronograph Watch
In 2009, IWC Schaffhausen has enlarged its iconic Ingenieur collection with a new sophisticated model - the Big Ingenieur Chronograph. The timepiece accommodates the brand’s in-house chronograph caliber with Pellaton double-pawl winding mechanism.

The complex case of the IWC Big Ingenieur Chronograph watch, 45mm in diameter, is made of stainless steel, 18K rose gold, and platinum. The platinum version of the timepiece is limited to 250 pieces.

The case construction demonstrates a heart-winning union of brushed finish and refined polished accents, featured by the tachymeter bezel, and the lug edges. The screw-down winding crown is protected by twin guards. read more


IWC Pilot's Watch Chrono-Automatic Edition Top Gun - Built for Extreme Service
The IWC pilot's watch is equipped with a mechanical high-precision movement, reliably protected against magnetic fields with help of the soft iron inner case. The mechanical chronograph movement - Calibre 79320 - offers aggregate time recording up to 12 hours, day and date display, and small seconds hand with stop function read more


GST Chrono-Rattrapante Watch - Solid Craftsmanship from IWC Schaffhausen
Since 1868, the house of IWC has been setting the horological standards, manufacturing timeless watches of the highest quality. The brand’s watchmaking language can be expressed in the following key words: Probus Scafusia, which means good, solid craftsmanship from Schaffhausen.

This philosophy is perfectly mirrored in the company’s GST Chrono-Rattrapante watch. It has adopted an appealing case, sculptured in steel or titanium. The case is framed by a polished bezel and endowed with a screw-down crown.

At the heart of this horological marvel is beating an ultra-precise automatic movement. It indicates hours, minutes and small seconds. Additionally, this mechanism offers the functions of chronograph, date and day of the week as well as that of split seconds with a push-button located at 10 o’clock. read more


IWC Schaffhausen Unveils New Aquatimer Watch Collection
IWC Schaffhausen has enlarged its iconic Aquatimer family of diver’s watches with a collection of new models. The recreated timepieces are bold from both technical and aesthetical point of view. The new collection has just been unveiled at SIHH 2009.

The IWC Aquatimer Automatic 2000 watch boasts remarkable water-resistance: as suggested by its name, it is 2000-meter water-resistant. The black dial of the watch is framed by a black external rotating bezel with the distinctive luminous 15-minute segment in yellow. The same color is used for the minute hand indicating the dive time.

The brand has also created another variation of the model that features a white dial with orange or white numerals presented on a white or dark blue rotating bezel. One more distinction is an orange hour hand.

The IWC Aquatimer Automatic 2000 watch is equipped with the 30110 calibre automatic movement. The timepiece is presented on either a stainless steel bracelet or a rubber strap.

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IWC Portuguese Automatic Edition to Support Laureus Sport for Good Foundation
For the fourth time, IWC Schaffhausen provides its support to the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation. The company unveils a special edition watch - the new Portuguese Automatic, the iconic IWC watch that boasts distinctive design and supreme functionality.

The timepiece follows the steps of the Portuguese Chrono-Automatic watch created to support the Foundation in 2006, the Pilot Watch Chrono-Automatic in 2007 and the Da Vinci Chronograph in 2008.

The IWC Portuguese Automatic Edition Laureus Sport for Good Foundation watch is offered in a limited number of 1,000 pieces. The timepiece is powered by a mechanical IWC-in-house 51011-calibre movement, with a Pellaton winding mechanism that provides a 7-day power reserve. The movement animates a large-format date, as well as a small seconds hand and an indicator for the power reserve presented via separate sub-dials.  read more


Materials in Watchmaking - From Traditional to Exotic
IWC Schaffhausen watchmaking specialists opted for high-tech black ceramic for the case of the IWC 2007 Top Gun edition of the Pilot's Watch Double Chronograph, while the operating elements of the timepiece are crafted in matte gray titanium. Rado became the first brand to use scratch-resistant materials in 1962 when it introduced the DiaStar crafted in a titanium and tungsten-carbide alloy read more


IWC Pilot's Watches for Father and Son
The IWC Pilot's watches are items to be inherited by the generations to follow.The father's and the son's timepieces share some common features: The rhodium-plated dial in a silvery shade is characterized by supreme legibility. read more


Unique IWC Watch to Honor de Saint Exupery
The IWC watch, secured to the wrist with a brown buffalo-leather strap, reveals a 44-mm case and dial of the tobacco color marked with a silver A. Its large, luminous Arabic numbers and hands glow in the dark. read more


IWC Unveils Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph
The IWC iconic Portuguese family welcomes a new elegantly sporty timepiece – the Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph. The new IWC watch accommodates an in-house chronograph movement and boasts impressive technical characteristics.

The lWC watch under the Yacht Club name enjoyed great success in the 1960s - 70s. It inspired the new Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph, a highly reliable timepiece, characterized by utmost functionality. Equipped with the famous IWC-manufactured 89360-calibre movement, it has been developed as a nautical precision instrument, to guarantee reliability even when sailing in rough seas.

The Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph incorporates a screw-in crown and a crown protection. It is 6-bar water-resistant. True watch connoisseurs will admire the IWC-manufactured movement through the sapphire-crystal case-back.  read more


IWC Portuguese F.A. Jones Squelette Watch - Tribute to Brand's Founder
Time is vital energy, which enables people to reach their goals and create something lasting, they can be proud of. It should be treasured and it makes no sense to escape from it. With its new Portuguese F.A. Jones Squelette watch, the horological company IWC boggles the public’s imagination, making it think about finitude, which is fundamental to life.

Unlike all other timepieces within the Portuguese range, which pay tribute to remarkable seafarers of Portugal, this extraordinary timepiece is a respectful nod to the brand’s founder, F.A. Jones.

The new IWC watch has been released in two versions. The public can enjoy an 18 ct rose gold variation, offered in a limited edition of 100 pieces as well as a platinum interpretation, strictly limited to 50 pieces.
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Meet IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph Edition Volvo Ocean Race Watch
The house of IWC has proudly released its new Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph Edition Volvo Ocean Race watch. As the name of the novelty implies, it is dedicated to the participants of the 2011-2012 Volvo Ocean Race.

A true nautical instrument, the new IWC watch offers a generous set of features required for operating at surprisingly high speeds even in the most extreme conditions encountered by the user. The watch provides a stopwatch function with hours, minutes and seconds, hour and minute counters in a single totalizer at 12 o’clock, a small hacking seconds hand, a flyback function and a date indication.

All the functions are presented on a perfectly balanced black carbon dial. It is completed with applied steel Arabic numerals, indices as well as hour and minute hands, inlaid with luminous compound. The latter ensures a perfect level of visibility.
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IWC Unveils Portuguese Tourbillon Mystere Retrograde at SIHH 2010
For many years, the Portuguese Tourbillon Mystere watch has been regarded as one of the most alluring watches, equipped with a rotating carriage escapement. Now, the designers at IWC Schaffhausen have enhanced this exceptional watch by a retrograde date indicator. The new function has been followed by a new name bestowed on this model - the Portuguese Tourbillon Mystere Retrograde.

Breathtaking and enigmatic, this watch happens to be a true standout within the Portuguese lineup. The audience, this model appeals to, has been continuously growing ever since its original appearance in 2004. It can be explained by the watch’s lavish proportions, its high class and the exceptional setting of the tourbillon escapement.

The extra-large dial of the new IWC watch features a graduated scale for the additional fly-back date indicator, incorporated into the 51900-calibre movement, which was entirely produced in the IWC brand’s workshops. This graduated scale occupies over one quarter of the dial’s surface. read more


IWC Leonardo da Vinci Watch
The 1980-s marked the period when IWC mechanics flourished. In 1985 IWC presented a new revolutionary watch called Da Vinci - a chronograph with the function of perpetual calendar. read more


Exclusive IWC UTC Edition Antoine de Saint Exupery Limited Edition
The IWC UTC Edition Antoine de Saint Exupery limited edition watch has incorporated the UTC world time display, developed by the company 10 years ago. The single platinum edition of the model will be auctioned for a charity cause. read more


IWC Montre d'Aviateur Chronographe Edition Patrouille Suisse Watch - Technical Perfection
The house of IWC, famous for its pilot’s timepieces since 1936, is excited to offer its new Montre d'Aviateur Chronographe Edition Patrouille Suisse watch.

Issued in a limited series of just 300 pieces, the new IWC men’s watch pays tribute to the aerobatics team of the Patrouille Suisse - the Swiss Air Force. The watch catches attention with its grey technical design. The case is crafted from stainless steel. Its measurements are 42mm x 14.7mm.

Beneath this glass there is an extremely readable dial. Equipped with contrasting Arabic numerals, it indicates central hours and minutes. The small seconds tick away in a counter at 9 o’clock. The chronograph functions are presented through a 30-minute counter and a 12-hour sub-dial, located at 12 and 6 o’clock respectively.
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IWC Recreates Portuguese Minute Repeater Watch
In 2009, IWC collection of highly complicated watches has been joined by a fresh variation of the Portuguese Minute Repeater watch. The recreated watch boasts supreme elegance of the design and sophisticated mechanical movement.

The creators of the timepiece have come up with a new position of a subsidiary seconds sub-dial - it has been shifted from 9 to 6 o'clock. The new version of the IWC watch also demonstrates a case slightly bigger in diameter – now it measures 44mm in diameter. The case of the watch is crafted from 18-K gold or platinum.

The IWC watch features an elegant silvered dial completed with applied Arabic numerals, polished leaf-shaped hands, and a railroad minute track. The dial is protected by antireflective sapphire crystal. read more


IWC Ingenieur Automatic to Honor Zinedine Zidane
While IWC is closely involved in the 'Laureus Sport for Good Foundation' and in important environment-protecting projects, the prominent footballer supports the fight against poverty acting as an ambassador for the UNDP, the United Nations' development program. The IWC Ingenieur Automatic is the best timepiece of the brand to match personal and professional characteristics of the football star. read more




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