Special Features

Aiming to produce watches of the highest quality and technical design, the IWC is a major contender in international sales of fine wristwatches. Though the company has experienced much fluctuation in profitability over the years, excellence has won out and they now have a secure spot in the global market.

Among the company's special features:

• IWC's first digital watch was created in 1885.
• During World War II, the company created the first oversize anti-magnetic pilot's watch. The early models of this line are a prized collectable today.
• Among the record breaking "firsts" in watchmaking, the Ingenieur is a diver's watch that can withstand water pressure at 2000 meters.
• One of its most impressive innovations is the DaVinci watch, a perpetual calendar chronograph that is mechanically programmed for the next 500 years.
• In 2000, IWC released the 5000 calibre, a mechanical movement that has a power reserve of seven days and an automatic movement.

Notable Watches by IWC

Da Vinci: Small Da Vinci
Featuring the same mechanical chronograph movement of its larger sibling, this small version boasts a variety of innovative attributes. It is self-winding and has a perpetual calendar, four-digit year display, and a perpetual moon phase display. The Da Vinci comes in 18 ct. rose gold with a brown crocodile leather strap or stainless steel with a black crocodile leather strap.

Grande Complication
Limited to only 50 watches in this line produced each year, the Grande Complication is the symbol of exclusivity. It is a self-winding watch with chronograph, perpetual calendar, and minute repeater. This watch has 659 mechanical parts and features a crown-activated rapid calendar advance. It is available in platinum or 18 ct. yellow gold, with a platinum, gold, or crocodile leather strap.

Portofino Automatic
Simplicity and style are the hallmark of this watch. Its mechanical movements are set in a convex sapphire glass. The Portofino Automatic is self-winding and has centre seconds with stop function and a date indicator. This watch comes in 18 ct. rose gold or stainless steel, with a black or brown crocodile leather strap or a stainless steel bracelet.