IWC Releases at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2020
 

IWC Releases at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2020

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Laura Bennett

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Laura Bennett

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IWC

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International Watch Shows

IWC are known for their classic yet innovative designs - find out more about their latest releases from the Watches and Wonders 2020 online show.

IWC are undoubtedly one of the world's leading luxury watch brands, crafting masterpieces of haute horlogerie at their finest. They are renowned for combining supreme precision with classic yet innovative design, and their latest timepieces - that were unveiled at the online Watches and Wonders show - live up to the IWC name.

Portugieser Yacht Club Moon and Tide

The Portugieser Yacht Club Moon and Tide - Image Credit: IWC

Novel nautical functions and elegant case proportions together with high robustness and water-resistance make this nautical sport watch the perfect companion on deck and ashore. The Portugieser Yacht Club Moon & Tide is the first model to feature IWC's newly developed tide indication. The Portugieser Yacht Club Chronograph will be available in three versions.

The Portugieser Yacht Club Moon & Tide (Ref. 344001) is the first watch from IWC to sport the newly developed tide indication. A subdial at 6 o'clock indicates the expected times for the next high and low tide. The double moon phase display at 12 o'clock has been enhanced to show spring and neap tides and thus provides information about the strength of the current tides. Spring tides, which bring particularly high water, occur at full moon and new moon.

Features
● Mechanical movement
● Pellaton automatic winding system
● Perpetual moon phase for the northern and southern hemispheres
● Display for spring tide or neap tide
● Tide indicating with the time of the next high or low tide
● Date display
● See-through sapphire glass back

Movement:
● IWC manufacture - calibre 82835
● Frequency - 28,800 vph/4 Hz
● Jewels - 22
● Power reserve - 60 h
● Winding - Automatic

Materials

● 18-carat 5N gold case, blue dial, gold-plated hands, 18-carat gold appliques, blue rubber strap with textile inlay
● Glass - Sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
● Water-resistant - 3 bar Diameter 44.6 mm Height 14.4 mm

Portugieser Yacht Club Chronograph

The Portugieser Yacht Club Chronograph - Image Credit: IWC

IWC has also launched the 3rd generation of the Portugieser Yacht Club Chronograph (Ref. 3907), featuring a 44 mm case. This nautical sports chronograph combines timeless elegance with high robustness and a water-resistance of 6 bar. All three models offer highly ergonomic metal bracelets in either stainless steel or steel and 18-carat 5N gold.

Features

● Mechanical movement
● Stopwatch function with hours, minutes and seconds
● Hour and minute counters combined in a totaliser at 12 o'clock
● Flyback function
● Date display
● Small hacking seconds
● Screw-in crown
● See-through sapphire glass back

Movement

● IWC manufacture - calibre 89361
● Frequency - 28,800 vph/4 Hz
● Jewels - 38
● Power reserve - 68 h
● Winding - Automatic

Materials

● Ref. IW390701: Stainless steel case, blue dial, rhodium-plated hands and appliques, stainless steel bracelet
● Ref. IW390702: Stainless steel case, silver-plated dial, blue hands and appliques, stainless steel bracelet
● Ref. IW390703: Stainless steel case, silver-plated dial, gold-plated hands and 18-carat 5N gold appliques, 18-carat 5N gold and stainless steel bracelet
● Glass - Sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
● Water-resistant - 6 bar
● Diameter - 44.6 mm
● Height - 14.4 mm

Portugieser Perpetual Calendar 42

The Portugieser Perpetual Calendar 42 - Image Credit: IWC

For the first time, the famous IWC calendar complication is integrated in an IWC-manufactured movement from the 82000-calibre family. The timepiece, which has a diameter of 42 millimetres, displays the calendar information on three subdials. IWC also unveiled a boutique edition of the iconic 44-millimetre Portugieser Perpetual Calendar in 18-carat Armor Gold ®.

Features

● Mechanical movement
● Pellaton automatic winding system
● Perpetual calendar with display for the date, day, month, leap year and perpetual moon phase
● Central hacking seconds
● See-through sapphire glass back

Movement

● IWC manufacture calibre - 82650
● Frequency - 28,800 vph/4 Hz
● Jewels - 46
● Power reserve - 60 h
● Winding - Automatic

Materials

● Ref. IW344203: Stainless steel case, silver-plated dial, gold-plated hands and appliques, black alligator leather strap by Santoni
● Ref. IW344202: 18-carat 5N gold case, silver-plated dial, gold-plated hands, 18-carat gold appliques, brown alligator leather strap by Santoni Ref. IW344205: 18-carat 5N gold case, blue dial, gold-plated hands, 18-carat gold appliques, blue alligator leather strap by Santoni
● Glass - Sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
● Water-resistant - 3 bar
● Diameter - 42.4 mm
● Height - 13.8 mm

Portugieser Perpetual Calendar "Boutique Edition"

The Portugieser Perpetual Calendar "Boutique Edition" - Image Credit: IWC

The classic Portugieser Perpetual Calendar (Ref. 5033) with a 44-millimetre diameter displays the calendar information on four subdials. In addition to the displays for the date, day, month and moon phase, it features a four-digit year display, small seconds and a power reserve display. Newly available is a Boutique Edition with maritime-inspired design cues, an 18-carat Armor Gold ® case, a blue dial and a blue alligator leather strap by Santoni.

Features
● Mechanical movement
● Pellaton automatic winding system
● Perpetual calendar with display for the date, day, month, leap year and perpetual moon phase
● Central hacking seconds
● See-through sapphire glass back

Movement
● IWC manufacture - calibre 82650
● Frequency - 28,800 vph/4 Hz
● Jewels - 46
● Power reserve - 60 h
● Winding - Automatic

Materials:
● Ref. IW344203: Stainless steel case, silver-plated dial, gold-plated hands and appliques, black alligator leather strap by Santoni
● Ref. IW344202: 18-carat 5N gold case, silver-plated dial, gold-plated hands, 18-carat gold appliques, brown alligator leather strap by Santoni
● Ref. IW344205: 18-carat 5N gold case, blue dial, gold-plated hands, 18-carat gold appliques, blue alligator leather strap by Santoni
● Glass - Sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on both sides 3 bar
● Water-resistant - 3 bar
● Diameter - 42.4 mm
● Height - 13.8 mm

Portugieser Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph

The Portugieser Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph - Image Credit: IWC

The tourbillon is one of watchmaking's most fascinating achievements. Effectively, it involves the balance rotating around its axis in a cage. This not only provides a visual spectacle on the dial: the constant rotation also reduces the influence of gravity on the oscillating system and increases the watch's accuracy. The Portugieser Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph combines a tourbillon with a retrograde date display and chronograph, while the Portugieser Perpetual Calendar Tourbillon boasts a tourbillon and a perpetual calendar.

The Portugieser Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph (Ref. 3940) combines a flying minute tourbillon at 6 o'clock with a retrograde date display at 9 o'clock and a flyback chronograph. The model is available in two versions, both limited to 50 watches. One is housed in an 18-carat Armor Gold ® case with a blue dial featuring the maritime- inspired design cues of the Boutique Editions. Thanks to its improved microstructure, this innovative new material has considerably higher hardness values than traditional 5N gold alloys. A second version is available in platinum.

Features

● Mechanical chronograph movement
● Flying hacking minute tourbillon at 6 o"˜clock
● Retrograde date display
● Stopwatch function with hours, minutes and seconds
● Hour and minute counter combined in a totaliser at 12 o"˜clock
● Flyback function
● 18-carat gold oscillating weight
● Limited to 50 watches

Movement

● IWC manufacture calibre - 89900
● Frequency - 28,800 vph/4 Hz
● Jewels - 42
● Power reserve - 68 h
● Winding - Automatic

Materials

● Ref. IW394005: 18-carat Armor Gold ® case, blue dial, gold-plated hands, 18-carat gold appliques, 18-carat gold oscillating weight, blue alligator leather strap by Santoni
● Ref. IW394006: Platinum case, silver-plated dial, rhodium-plated hands and appliques, 18-carat gold oscillating weight, blue alligator leather strap by Santoni
● Glass- Sapphire, arched edge, antireflective coating on both sides 3 bar
● Water-resistant - 3 bar
● Diameter - 43.5 mm
● Height - 16 mm

Portugieser Perpetual Calendar Tourbillon

IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar Tourbillon - Image Credit: IWC

The Portugieser Perpetual Calendar Tourbillon (Ref. 5045) brings together the two complications that give the watch its name. Two models are available, both limited to 50 each. One will be available as a Boutique Edition with an 18-carat Armor Gold ® case, while the second will be available in platinum.

Features

● Mechanical movement
● Perpetual calendar with displays for the day, date, month, year in four digits and perpetual moon phase
● Flying minute tourbillon at 12 o"˜clock
● Power reserve display
● 18-carat gold oscillating weight
● See-through sapphire glass back
● Limited to 50 watches

Movement

● IWC manufacture calibre - 51950
● Frequency - 19,800 vph/2.75 Hz
● Jewels - 54
● Power reserve - 7 days (168 h)
● Winding - Automatic

Materials

● Ref. IW504504: 18-carat Armor Gold ® case, blue dial, gold-plated hands, 18-carat gold appliques, 18-carat gold oscillating weight, blue alligator leather strap by Santoni
● Ref. IW504505: Platinum case, silver-plated dial, rhodium-plated hands and appliques, 18-carat gold oscillating weight, blue alligator leather strap by Santoni
● Glass- Sapphire, arched edge, antireflective coating on both sides
● Water-resistant - 3 bar
● Diameter - 45 mm
● Height - 15.3mm

Portugieser Chronograph Boutique Edition

The IWC Portugieser Chronograph Boutique Edition - Image Credit: IWC

IWC Schaffhausen presents three new versions of the Portugieser Chronograph. Two new models, one with a burgundy dial, the other with a green one, extend the collection. IWC also unveiled a boutique edition of the popular chronograph with an 18-carat 5N gold case and a blue dial. All watches are powered by the IWC-manufactured 69355 calibre and feature a see-through sapphire-glass back.

Features

● Mechanical movement
● Stopwatch function with minutes and seconds
● Small hacking seconds
● See-through sapphire glass back

Movement

● IWC manufacture calibre - 69355
● Frequency - 28,800 vph/4 Hz
● Jewels - 27
● Power reserve - 46 h
● Winding - Automatic

Materials

● Ref. IW371615: Stainless steel case, green dial, rhodium-plated hands and appliques, black alligator leather strap
● Ref. IW371616: Stainless steel case, burgundy dial, rhodium-plated hands and appliques, black alligator leather strap
● Ref. IW371614: 18-carat 5N gold case, blue dial, gold-plated hands, 18-carat gold appliques, blue alligator leather strap
● Glass- Sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
● Water-resistant - 3 bar
● Diameter - 41 mm
● Height - 13.1 mm

Portugieser Automatic 40

The IWC Portugieser Automatic 40 - Image Credit: IWC

With this automatic model, the iconic Portugieser design featuring the small seconds at 6 o'clock, returns to the collection in a compact 40-millimetre diameter. The robust, high-quality automatic movement has a Pellaton winding system with components made of virtually wear-free ceramic, which builds up a power reserve of 60 hours. A sapphire glass back provides an unimpeded view of the decorated movement. Four versions are available in 18-carat 5N gold or stainless steel. A newly developed butterfly folding clasp on the stainless steel models makes them particularly comfortable to wear.

At the same time, IWC is launching two new versions of the classic Portugieser Automatic with diameters of 42 millimetres, one of them featuring the maritime design cues of the Boutique Editions.

Features

● Mechanical movement
● Pellaton automatic winding system
● Small hacking seconds
● See-through sapphire glass back

Movement

● IWC manufacture calibre - 82200
● Frequency - 28,800 vph/4 Hz
● Jewels - 31
● Power reserve - 60 h
● Winding - Automatic

Materials

● Ref. IW358303: Stainless steel case, silver-plated dial, gold-plated hands and appliques, black alligator leather strap
● Ref. IW358304: Stainless steel case, silver-plated dial, blue hands and appliques, blue alligator leather strap
● Ref. IW358305: Stainless steel case, blue dial, rhodium-plated hands
● and appliques, black alligator leather strap
● Ref. IW358306: 18-carat 5N gold case, silver-plated dial, gold-plated hands, 18-carat gold appliques, brown alligator leather strap by Santoni
● Glass - Sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
● Water-resistant - 3 bar
● Diameter - 40.4 mm
● Height - 12.4 mm

The Portugieser Automatic

The classic Portugieser Automatic (Ref. 5007) features a 42-millimetre case. The small seconds and the power reserve display are located directly opposite each other at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock. Thanks to this striking design, the watch long ago achieved the status of a modern classic. One new model is available featuring the design cues of the Boutique Editions, inspired by sailing and the maritime world and with an 18-carat 5N gold case and blue dial. A second model is available in stainless steel with a striking burgundy dial.

Features

● Mechanical movement
● Pellaton automatic winding system
● Power reserve display
● Date display
● Small hacking seconds
● See-through sapphire glass back

Movement

● IWC manufacture calibre - 52010
● Frequency - 28,800 vph/4 Hz
● Jewels - 31
● Power reserve - 7 days (168 h)
● Winding - Automatic

Materials

● Ref. IW500714: Stainless steel case, burgundy dial, rhodium-plated
● hands and appliques, black alligator leather strap
● Ref. IW500713: 18-carat 5N gold case, blue dial, gold-plated hands,
● 18-carat gold appliques, blue alligator leather strap by Santoni
● Glass - Sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
● Water-resistant - 3 bar
● Diameter - 42.3 mm
● Height - 14.2 mm

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