IWC, Portugieser Perpetual Calendar Tourbillon Edition “150 Years”, "18K Strap", ca 2018.
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Case size: 45 mm
Material: 18K rose gold
Movement: automatic, caliber 51950
Year: circa 2018
Crystal: sapphire crystal
Bracelet: leather strap with 18K rose gold stitching, folding clasp in 18K rose gold
Reference number: IW504501
Serial number: 6'114'322
Movement number: 4'400'712
Limited and numbered: 10/50
Accompanied by: certificate, special box
Retail price 2018: $110000 for the watch, $4500 for the special strap with 18K rose gold stitching. The general impression is very good.
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Within the distinguished 150-year collection, paying homage to IWC's founding by F.A. Jones in 1868, one can expect nothing short of exceptional. While the iconic Portugieser line has previously ventured into the realms of tourbillons and perpetual calendars, the melding of these two complications into a single timepiece represents uncharted territory.
In this remarkable edition, IWC introduces the use of newly developed lacquer dials, a feature that unites all the watches within this jubilee collection. Crafted from multiple layers of translucent lacquer, meticulously flat-polished, brushed, and intricately imprinted several times to achieve a captivating 3D effect on both the indexes and tracks, these dials exude the timeless charm of antique enamel. They possess a lustrous surface that beckons the eye, while their surprising depth adds an intriguing dimension to the watch's aesthetics.
Elevating the watch's exclusivity further is the exquisite Santoni strap, boasting rose gold stitching that harmoniously complements the overall design. This union of craftsmanship and innovation truly makes this timepiece an exceptional addition to IWC's illustrious legacy.