IWC | The Dazzling Portuguese Tourbillon Hand-Wound

The Ultimate Minimalism

The Magnificent Portuguese "Tourbillon Hand-Wound"

IWC's "Portugieser" collection welcomes two new models. Following the "Portugieser Chronograph Classic" introduced the other day, we now present the "Portugieser Tourbillon Hand-Wound," the pinnacle of the collection. This is a timepiece that combines classical aesthetics with the latest technology, sure to be coveted by watch enthusiasts.

Text by YANAKA Tomomi

The Portugieser with a Tourbillon

The "Portugieser Tourbillon Hand-Wound," the apex of the "Portugieser" collection, showcases a magnificent tourbillon at the 9 o'clock position. It is powered by the latest iteration of the Calibre 98000 series, which has been manufactured since the 1920s and continuously evolved by combining tradition with cutting-edge technology. For this watch, engineers enhanced the balance wheel's vibration frequency to 28,800 vibrations per hour, achieving exceptional precision.

The case is crafted from 18K white gold or 18K red gold, embodying ultimate minimalism with its refined design that requires no superfluous decoration.

The strap, like that of the "Portugieser Chronograph Classic," is supplied by Santoni, a renowned Italian luxury shoemaker.

The "Portugieser," a representative model of IWC and a name etched in the history of mechanical watches, exudes a simple charm as a classic timepiece, blending an elegant form with unparalleled perfection. From this model, one can feel IWC's unique technology and its philosophy of steadfast robustness.

Portuguese Tourbillon Hand-Wound
Portugieser Tourbillon Hand-Wound

Case│Diameter 43mm, Thickness 11mm, 18K RG or 18KWG case
Movement│Manual-winding, Calibre 98900
Jewels│21
Power Reserve│54 hours
Features│Flying minutes tourbillon at 9 o'clock, small seconds with stop-seconds function, 3 bar water resistance
Strap│Alligator strap by Santoni
Price│5,089,500 yen (18K RG), 5,512,500 yen (18KWG)

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