The IWC Portuguese Hand-Wound Tourbillon Day & Night
The new IWC Portuguese Hand-Wound Tourbillon Day & Night was recently unveiled at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2024—this watch has quickly ascended to the top of connoisseurs’ lists, and for good reason.
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the watch boasts an 18-carat Armor Gold case that gleams with sophistication. Its Obsidian lacquered dial is a canvas for gold-plated hands and gold appliqués, creating a display that is both opulent and legible.
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The brainchild of IWC’s young watchmaker apprentice, Loris Spitzer, the Hand-Wound Tourbillon Day & Night features a flying minute tourbillon at 6 o’clock. This intricate mechanism is a ballet of precision engineering, with the balance wheel and pallet lever gracefully rotating within their cage every minute. The use of silicon for the pallet lever and escape wheel, coupled with a special diamond coating technology, speaks volumes about IWC’s commitment to reducing friction and enhancing the movement’s functionality.
An impressive 84-hour power reserve ensures that the watch keeps ticking with reliability, while the innovative Day and Night cycle indicator adds a poetic touch to timekeeping. At 9 o’clock, a 24-hour indication takes the form of a polished globe, its dark and bright sides representing the passing of days in a mesmerizing dance.
The watch’s dimensions are perfectly proportioned, with a 42.4 mm diameter and a 10.8 mm thickness, ensuring a comfortable fit on the wrist. Its 6 bar water resistance is a practical feature, offering peace of mind to the wearer.
Completing the ensemble is a strap crafted from the finest Santoni leather, paired with an 18-carat Armor Gold folding clasp that echoes the case’s material. This combination of luxury and craftsmanship makes the IWC Portuguese Hand-Wound Tourbillon Day & Night not just a watch, but a piece of wearable art.
The IWC Portuguese Hand-Wound Tourbillon Day & Night is more than a timepiece; it’s a statement of elegance and a pinnacle of horological achievement. Its blend of innovative features and classic aesthetics makes it a standout at this year’s Watches and Wonders. Darwish Watches proudly endorses this novel masterpiece, recognizing it as a symbol of sophistication that will captivate watch enthusiasts and collectors alike. Whether gracing the wrist at a gala or complementing the everyday ensemble, this watch promises to deliver unrivaled style and precision. Indeed, for those seeking the epitome of elegance, the IWC Portuguese Hand-Wound Tourbillon Day & Night is a choice par excellence.
