As befitting a watch of its class, it features an elegant, Portofino-style case crafted in solid red gold with indices and numerals likewise made of solid gold and exposed by the black dial, or in simple stainless steel with either a black or a silver-plated dial and measures an impressive 45mm in diameter. The case is dressed in sapphire crystal with antireflective coating on both sides which sets off the lightness and elegance of the watch to perfection.  The time is shown infallibly by the automatic 64710 Calibre movement housed in case, which is manufactured exclusively in the IWC workshops. Precision setting of the highly-accurate movement is achieved via an operating system which oscillates at a rate of 28,800 beats per hour, ensuring a power reserve of 72 hours when the watch is fully wound. The exquisitely finished movement can be viewed through the sapphire crystal back of the case.

    Furthermore, this fine IWC Portofino Dual Time Automatic GMT Watch employs a very legible black dial which accommodates central minute and hour-hands in a wonderful leaf shape, a 24-hour GMT indicator discreetly positioned in the upper half of the dial featuring a red hand which completes a full revolution once a day, a seconds-indicator located in the lower half of the dial and a date window placed at 3 o’clock, all features being a feast for the eyes of the brand enthusiasts, along with the hour-markers, indexes and Roman numerals that the dial also exposes. These ingenious functions are adjustable by a winding crown placed on the 3 o’clock side of the case.

    With these splendid characteristics, the new IWC Portofino Dual Time Automatic GMT Watch is indeed a never-ending source of pleasure for the beauty lovers.

    To complete the timepiece, this one can be adjust to the wrist with the exceptional alligator leather straps made by Santorini, an Italian manufacturer of luxury shoes. The straps in black or dark-brown, colored by hand, highlight the typical Italian lightness characteristic of Portofino. A discreet buckle in 18-carat red gold or optionally, a thin folding clasp comes to complete the elegance of the IWC watch.

        Established back in 1860, the IWC brand shares the values and true quality of the Swiss watch manufacturing techniques and is famous for its in-house movements which have proven to be more than inspired. Amongst the successful collections introduced by IWC we can mention the IWC Vintage Collection, the Grande Complication Collection, the Portuguese Collection, the Da Vinci Collection, the Aquatimer Collection, the Ingenieur Collection, the Pilot’s Watches Classics Collection, the Pilot’s Watches Spitfire Collection and the Portofino Collection.

        This time we’re heading our attention on the Da Vinci Collection, being one of the most elegant and modern collections offered by IWC. This collection is characterized by style and sophistication, although it approaches a simple design. One of the timepieces of this Collection goes by the name of IWC Da Vinci Chronograph in Platinum, a timepiece for the most elegant of us and appropriate to wear at the fancy events, where people pay attention to the etiquette.

        IWC is famous for manufacturing the Da Vinci Chronograph, being considered amongst the landmark movements ever proposed by IWC. The new IWC Da Vinci Chronograph in Platinum shelters such movement as a design matching its technical performance

        This watch is characterized by subtlety and it features a rectangular case crafted from platinum that comes accompanied by a black leather strap. The dial presented by the IWC Da Vinci Chronograph in Platinum Watch maintains the pattern specific to the IWC watches, with two sub-dials expressing the functions of the flyback tourbillion located in opposite direction at 12 and 6 o’clock, a date window neatly located inside the sub-dial at 6 o’clock and traditional functions of hour, minute and second indicated through hands crafted from platinum, but which are luminescent treated to assure the best visibility at night. The dial uses gray detailing over a contrasting white dial, assuring an elegant, sophisticated overall appearance, while the sporty look is given by some red Arabic numerals marking the 60, 15, 30 and 45 minutes.

        Given the choice of materials and the progressive movement of the new IWC Da Vinci Chronograph in Platinum, this watch will be manufactured in a limited edition of only 500 timepieces, so get your hands now on this amazing watch, as the demand is high.

        The SIHH 2009 event has presented some amazing timepieces, amongst which we can mention the new Aquatimer Chronograph introduced by IWC, a watch with an interesting design and quite progressive technical features that most brands would envy.

        The new IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Watch has an imposing design, being characterized by masculine and sporty lines of design. The case of this watch is made of rose gold and it maintains some of the features presented by the IWC Aquatimer Automatic 2000, except that this new watch has a crown, located traditionally at 3 o’clock position. The bezel of the watch uses Arabic numerals to indicate the minutes, achieving at the same time a sporty look.

        The dial maintains the pattern of the IWC Aquameter line and it provides two sub-dials for the functions of the chronograph, a date window at 6 o’clock and traditional functions of hour, minute and second. The hands are luminescent coated and made from the same material as the case. The date is shown in red matching some of the numerals provided on the bezel.

        All the functions are assured by a highly reliable mechanism which focuses its inner working on a flyback chronograph. The new IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Watch is a reliable timekeeping instrument that you will find more than appropriate for your diving activities, or for everyday wearing.

        The IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Watch comes equipped with a black rubber strap and is available only in this version. The representatives from IWC haven’t mentioned if they’re intending to improve this watch, or to create a design based on this model. This watch has been quite successful ever since its release, the number of timepieces sold by this model being sky rocketing, the representatives from IWC inform.

        Both the technical functions provided by this watch and its aesthetic appeal make from it a collectible of the IWC brand and an item of pride for any collection of timepieces of any watch connoisseur. Indeed a unique item of Haute Horology, this IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Watch amazes through extreme functionality and you can be sure the price will be fit to its performance.

IWC Aquatimer Flyback Chronograph Pictures Gallery

        The new watch that IWC is introducing on the market goes by the name of IWC Portuguese Tourbillon Mystere Limited Edition, a watch characterized by an elegant design, based on the slimness of the case.

        Appealing in its nature, the new IWC Portuguese Tourbillon Mystere Limited Edition Watch presents a case crafted from 18 carats red gold, material that adds up to the sophisticated design of the watch and offers a lovely sense of occasion, as this watch s manufactured in a limited edition. Red gold can be seen in the strap of the watch as well, as the strap uses a folding clasp made entirely of red gold.

        The aesthetic features of this watch are mostly concentrated on its dial that was constructed in a black pattern contrasting the red gold case. Elegance is at home with this new IWC Portuguese Tourbillon Mystere Limited Edition Watch, a timepiece that mingles the modern design with classy and sophisticated materials and creates this amazing luxurious watch. The dial is adorned with Arabic numerals made of red gold as hour markers and with red gold hands to indicate the functions provided on the dial. Neatly placed there’s the dial for the seconds function at 9 o’clock, while the semi-arch indicating the power reserve function can be found between 4 and 5 o’clock. The element of attraction is covered by the tourbillon cage which contrasts beautifully with the black metallic dial, being located at 12 o’clock. The logo of the brand found its rightful place at 2 o’clock.

        The strap fitting this luxurious IWC Portuguese Tourbillon Mystere Limited Edition Watch is nothing but a simple strap made of black alligator leather, a strap that in a way equilibrates the balance between the modern and classy lines, making of this watch a contemporary timepiece worthy of wearing anywhere with anything. This amazing watch is available at a very spiced price of $94,000.00.

IWC Portuguese Tourbillon Mystere Limited Edition Pictures Gallery

        IWC is amongst the names with resonance in the industry of watch manufacturing and the brand’s good reputation is nothing but a true recognition of its value, a validation of the quality of their timepieces and at the same time an encouragement to produce better and better watches, equipped with smarter and more innovative mechanisms, while still displaying the most exquisite taste for design.

        Established back in 1860, the IWC brand shares the values and true quality of the Swiss watch manufacturing techniques and is famous for its in-house movements which have proven to be more than inspired. The Pilot’s Watches Spitfire Collection has made room for yet another impressive timepiece, the new IWC Spitfire UTC Watch, a highly reliable timepiece for travelers, multinational CEOs or for people constantly pressured to know two time-zones, such as reporters, people with relatives abroad, sportsmen touring and so on.

        The new watch presented by IWC on its name of IWC Spitfire UTC Watch approaches an elegant design featuring a polished stainless steel case that matches perfectly the interlinked stainless steel bracelet accompanying it. What’s amazing about this design is that the watch can be worn both at meetings and events and simply in everyday life, being characterized through simplicity and practicality.

        The dial presents Arabic numerals as hour markers, a date window at 3 o’clock and a second time-zone function displayed at 6 o’clock. This function is shown in a 24 hour format, while the local time is presented in 12 hour format. This amazing function provided by the new IWC Spitfire UTC Watch comes in handy when you’re traveling or when you want to watch your favorite TV show through satellite and you’re always trying to figure out the time of the local broadcasting.

        Even though simplistic in its appearance, this watch guarantees you the best reliability of keeping time, with amazing functions that could never let you down. The second time zone function is easily adjustable through operating the crown located at 3 o’clock.

        The price for an IWC Spitfire UTC Watch reaches $4,400, being a perfect investment at the most desirable price, considering the reputation of the IWC brand of watches. There are two versions for the strap, so you can choose your model either on a stainless steel bracelet, or on a sportier black leather strap.

IWC Spitfire UTC Pictures Gallery

        Established back in 1868 by Florentine Aristo Jones, IWC started as a house of watch manufacturing that provided movements and technical watch making items for the States. The IWC Company would very soon develop into one of the most esteemed brands in watch manufacturing, with boutiques all over the world and with loyal customers thirsty for new collections and timepieces manufactured by IWC.

        This year, IWC brings its contribution to the watch manufacturing industry with the release of its new Aquatimer Automatic 2000 Watch, a watch created especially for the use of divers, but not only. The designers from IWC wanted first of all to create a functional timepiece that would offer amazing reliability under water. The design of the watch is simple and sporty, offering a colorful appearance given by the yellow detailing provided on the dial.

        The case is crafted entirely from stainless steel and so is the bezel surrounding it. The case is equipped with two lateral pushers located at 2 and 4 o’clock, the watch lacking the tradition crown presented by most brands at the 3 o’clock position. The new IWC Aquatimer Automatic 2000 Watch is available in two different versions, one being accompanied by a stainless steel strap, while the other approaching a sportier look, with a black rubber strap inscribed with the name of the brand.

        The dial is black and uses yellow detailing for the Arabic numerals, while the hour markers use white and are luminescent coated. The hands are made of stainless steel, but the one indicating the hours uses white as a filling, while the one for minutes, yellow filling. A date function is provided in a window located at three o’clock.

        Created especially for diving, this new IWC Aquatimer Automatic 2000 Watch offers the amazing 2000 meters of water resistance, divers being able to explore the depths of the ocean without worrying about the fact that they could ruin a perfect nice-looking timepiece.

        The perfect companion when diving, this IWC Aquatimer Automatic 2000 Watch will definitely make your investment worthwhile, while making you proud of wearing a timepiece with such good reputation in the world of watch manufacturing.

IWC Aquatimer Automatic 2000M Pictures Gallery

        Established back in 1868 by Florentine Aristo Jones, IWC started as a house of watch manufacturing that provided movements and technical watch making items for the States. By choosing Switzerland as the headquarters of the factory, Florentine Aristo Jones assured the later success of IWC not only because of the Swiss watch manufacturing tradition, but because, compared to the States, there were lower costs of maintaining the factory open. The IWC Company would very soon develop into one of the most esteemed brands in watch manufacturing, with boutiques all over the world and with loyal customers thirsty for new collections and timepieces manufactured by IWC.

        One of the most successful lines ever produced by IWC was launched in 2009, with the introduction of the new IWC Ingenieur Big Chronograph Watch, which has been a hit timepiece that generated amazing sales in the IWC boutiques all over the world. This watch has been created for the taste of the modern adventurous man, who is always interested in action, gadgets and technical functionality. The modern design of the watch seem really appealing, being concentrated on a contrast between black and silvery stainless steel, managing to provide a look that’s both sporty and elegant at the same time.

        The new IWC Ingenieur Big Chronograph Watch was released during the SIHH 2009 event, in Geneva and was regarded as one of the breakthrough timepieces of the year. Regarding the design of the watch, we can say that it uses neat elements brought together by the most modern appearance. The roundly-shaped case is made of stainless steel and it features a bezel made from polished stainless steel. The bezel has a scale for the tachymeter function and the lateral side of the case is equipped with a crown and two pushers which help set the functions of the chronograph.

        The black dial of the IWC Ingenieur Big Chronograph Watch has Arabic numerals indicating the minutes, two sub-dials for the a 60 minutes counter and one for the 12 hour counter, positioned symmetrically at 12 and 6 o’clock positions, and also a date window which has made room discreetly in the lower part of the sub-dial from 6 o’clock. The hands of the dial are made of stainless steel and are also, luminescent treated to provide the best visibility at night.

        This watch comes on a black leather strap fitted with a polished stainless steel clasp and is available in two versions, featuring different materials; one version is crafted from platinum, while the other uses pink gold.

IWC Ingenieur Big Chronograph Pictures Gallery

        Established back in 1860, the IWC brand shares the values and true quality of the Swiss watch manufacturing techniques and is famous for its in-house movements which have proven to be more than inspired. The designers from IWC have given birth to many collections of watches, each approaching a different vision and meant to revolutionize the world of watch making. Amongst these collections we can mention the IWC Vintage Collection, the Grande Complication Collection, the Portuguese Collection, the Da Vinci Collection, the Aquatimer Collection, the Ingenieur Collection, the Pilot’s Watches Classics Collection, the Pilot’s Watches Spitfire Collection and the Portofino Collection.

        Apparently, the most successful ones were those dedicated to pilots and aviators, with the introduction of the first timepiece of such type back in the 1930s. Ever since then, the IWC Pilot’s Watch Model has been improved, redesigned and equipped with more and more complicated functions to become the today’s IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Automatic.

        Based on the traditional chronograph function, the new IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Automatic features an elegant design given by the choice of the materials used. The case, which measures a considerable proportion of 42 mm in diameter, is crafted from 18 K pink gold or from stainless steel. The case is also equipped with the patented system of protection against magnetic fields designed by IWC, consisting in a inner case made of iron and it features a crown and two lateral pushers to adjust the functions of the chronograph.

        The IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Automatic Watch displays a classic look with its chronograph sub-dials placed at 6, 9 and 12 o’clock positions and its date and day function displayed traditionally at 3 o’clock. The black dial uses white detailing to make a beautiful contrast and luminescent hour markers and Arabic numerals.

        The technical movement is an automatic self-winding mechanical movement defined as the Caliber 79320, a caliber developed by the house of IWC to fit the needs of its customers. This movement assures 44 hours of power reserve, along with 60 meters water resistance.

        The strap of this watch is available on two versions, one of black leather matching the stainless steel case, while the other matching the rose gold model is on dark brown. The new IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Automatic Watch is a sophisticated timepiece made for sophisticated people, who only settle for the best of products.

IWC Pilot Watch Chronograph Automatic Pictures Gallery

        The model we’re presenting today goes by the name of IWC Mark XVI Watch and it represents a timepiece with lots of history behind it. The successful story of this brand started with the introduction of the Mark X watches on the market, more accurately, the watches were designed for the Military of Great Britain back in the 1940. This first model was later improved and manufactured as the Mark X Pilots model, Mark XI model and what we can find today as the new IWC Mark XVI Watch. This latest version is famous for having a second inner case that protects the mechanism through its magnetic fields.

        The case of the new IWC Mark XVI Watch measures 39 mm in diameter and it’s crafted from stainless steel. The robust bezel surrounding the case is made from polished stainless steel as to add a touch of elegance and sophistication. The case features a screw in crown and sapphire crystal covering both its back and top.

        The black dial of the new IWC Mark XVI Watch is quite simple, being equipped with luminescent coated hour markers and Arabic numerals. The dial displays the main functions of the watch by showing the hour, minute and second through luminescent coated hands and it also displays a date window located traditionally at 3 o’clock. The dial is actually uncomplicated and easily readable and it approaches the classy-simple look.

        In terms of technical proficiency, the IWC Mark XVI Watch can resist up to 60 meters water resistance, due to its second inner case made of slim iron that double protects the mechanism. The automatic movement is defined as the 30110 Caliber, a movement design and developed exclusively by IWC. This mechanism generates 42 hours of power reserve, making it extremely reliable and accurate.

        What most people don’t know about this watch is that the designers from IWC have chosen to manufacture the same model by adding an extra function, that of a chronograph.

        The new IWC Mark XVI Watch is available on a black alligator strap, hand sewn with black thread and equipped with a stainless steel folding clasp.

IWC Mark XVI Pictures Gallery

        The IWC Big Pilot’s watch edition Antoine de Saint Exupéry includes not only tobacco brown dial but also date display, central hacking seconds hand , 168-hour power reserve (7 days) and special case-back engraving. There is a limited edition of 1, 900 watches altogether, among witch there are 1, 149 in stainless steel, 250 in 18 ct. white gold, 500 in 18 ct. rose gold and 1 watch in platinum which is for auction.

        The Big Pilot’s watch edition Antoine de Saint Exupéry also has caliber 51111, antireflective sapphire glass, automatic winding, water resistant to 6 bar, screw-in onion crown. Its case height is 16mm and its diameter is 46mm.

        In this picture you can see down IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Edition Antoine de Saint Exupery Ref. IW500420 made of 18 ct. white gold and on right Big Pilot’s Watch Edition Antoine de Saint Exupery Ref. IW 500421 in 18 ct. rose gold.

Picture with IWC Portuguese Regulator Watch

     As the designation of the gauge reveals it already, the basic construction of this movement rests on the cal. 98, that IWC has not ceased improving for more than 70 years and who represents a true stake of the clock making technique. It is ally certain of the qualitative characteristics of the first movements of watch of pocket IWC, which go up at the time of its founder F. A. Jones, in 1868.
     Among those, let us quote in particular an in deformable turntable three quarters out of copper nickel zinc alloy and, like the most typical characteristic, the long arrow of racket for the adjustment fine, also called “arrow of Jones”.
Beyond this tradition, all the detail of the clock making progress made since the time of Mister Jones is found in this movement high-end whose beam oscillates with the traditional alternation of 2,5 Hz – as the shock-proof device, the stopping of the second hand or the miscorrelate by eccentric on the arms of the screw press in Glucydur. A glance through the transparent bottom out of glass sapphire makes it possible however to note that only a specific decoration distinguishes this movement from that which also animates the Portuguese Special Jones Edition.
     With the shelter of the glances however, the timer placed under the Regulating dial of the Portuguese was modified of kind to allow the separate indication of the hour around “12 hours”. The small last of the line of the IWC Portugueses, which for a long time personifies one of the rare “eternal” figures of the traditional design, fully expresses the assets of its giant format on the silver plated dial.
     All the indications underline the original goal of this type of watch: to indicate time in a clear and precise way. The long aciform needle in the center plays its part as much that the traditional timer “railroad”, whose style takes as a starting point the the railway rails. The needle of the hours is activated in the small dial under the “12” with four Arab indicates. At the other end, around “6 hours”, the seconds are shelled on the interior dial.
     The IWC Portuguese Regulator is limited, like new exclusiveness, with 500 specimens in a platinum edition. The versions out of pink gold and superfine steel are not limited. The three watches are provided with bracelets croc and clasps in same metal as the box.

     Today in the memory of that ship and that sailor the Schaffhausen Corporation that are know to the world because of their special watches want to show their appreciation and come up with a limited collection called Aqua timer Chronograph of only 2500 exemplars and they will be donated to the Cousteau Society.

     So the proud owners of this watch not only enters the Cousteau Association and bringing a tribute to who was Cousteau they also become protector of nature and become one with Francine Cousteau mission, to save the planet. Every watch has a different component on it, component that where on the ship or even the ship name or the mission name a special figure that creates from the Cousteau watch a masterpiece that is elegant and very special for those who understands him. If you search throw the world 2500 watches that are from the same firm and every single one to be different with something you will see that the only place for this is Cousteau Society. This shows us that every single one of this watch was created manually at least for the exterior design.
     Being stamp on the back steel case and under the safe glass is a piece of wood that cam from the famous ship.

     The under water watches have a general problem when it cams about pressure and still indicate the correct time whiteout any mistakes. High pressure that appears in bigger depths can malfunction some equipment even if there are mechanical or electronically. When the pressure raises some forces created can affect a hermetic close chamber even if we speak about a watch. Those forces are affecting the watch indicators or the quartz and so the correct time can not be shown to us. But these things can not appear to the new Cousteau watch because the manufacturers implemented an inert gas inside the watch, a gas that has the property of eliminating pressure forces even if we speak of 200 meters bellow waters.

     So the correct time in a double way that the Cousteau watches show us, have become one of the most important property. The resistance under water and with function that are required for any diver creates a new chronograph that can help a diver in any problem and can be easily used like a watch that is specially created for under water used by navy divers.

      The Cousteau Diver can be found also in the standard mode and it cams with a bezel like a supplementary function but it can only rotate in a single direction. The button that can be found near the 4 o’clock number have a double use one to reset the watch and another to turn the bezel around.

Pictures with IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Cousteau Divers