Pilot's Watch Hand-Wound
Reference 3254
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Portuguese Hand-Wound
Reference 5445
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Ingenieur Automatic
Reference 3233
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Aquatimer Automatic
Reference 3231
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Da Vinci Automatic
Reference 5461
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Portofino Hand-Wound
Reference 5448
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The Da Vinci Automatic with an avant-garde design as the historic original back in 1969. In its eye-catching case with the elongated hour markers and simple baton hands, this Da Vinci – unlike the original – is not powered by a quartz wristwatch movement but a contemporary IWC-manufactured 80111 calibre.
The dial's design reflects the spirit of the age; the picture depicts the 15th-century Prague Astronomical Clock
Uncompromisingly straight and instantly recognizable lines
See-through sapphire-glass back
The historic original Da Vinci of 1969 came in a striking angular case with extra-long hour markers and simple baton hands, a singular piece of design history and a prime example of the avant-garde shapes that marked the period. Today, its uncompromisingly straight and instantly recognizable lines unequivocally underscore the watch's modernity. Unlike that first Da Vinci, however, which will forever be associated with the quartz wristwatch movement, the Da Vinci Automatic comes with a modern, IWC-manufactured 80111 calibre featuring Pellaton automatic winding system. A glance at the dial might make you think time had stood still, but a peek through the sapphire-glass back will quickly persuade you otherwise.
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— 80111
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The Pellaton winding system is the cornerstone not only of the 50000-calibre family but also of the 80000-calibre family. In addition, it constitutes a point of departure for innovations in watchmaking technology. Continuous improvements, occasioned by the use of new materials, for instance, have led to a significant increase in its service life. The 85 calibre became part of the legend of ultra robust watches. One of the most rugged movements ever manufactured by IWC was the 80110 calibre, unveiled in 2005. It offers maximum protection against abrasion and other defects, is easily accessed for servicing and has been continuously improved in terms of reliability and shock-absorption. Tough and attractive by equal measure, the IWC-manufactured 80111 calibre is featured in References 3231, 3233 and 5461 of the IWC Vintage Collection, where it can be viewed through a transparent sapphire-glass back.
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O hexagonal sapphire so mysterious, come home to me
Peerless clean lines and concise form. This watch is right for my favorite car XJ40. I Hope someday to become one of the five hundred.
Just picked up the 546105 -- it is even better on the wrist than in pictures. Has great presence on the wrist
added this hexagonic piece to my collection last month, and had been marvelling over this unique beauty ever since...unfortunately, i think it would be even better if this is fitted with a deployant buckle rather than just normal tang buckle as the croco strap is really thick...any recommendation, dear iwc shaffhausen
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