The famous Swiss watchmaker IWC has once again launched its iconic perpetual calendar watch in the Portofino series. The two newly released styles are made of 18K red gold and fine steel respectively. The stainless steel style is the first perpetual calendar watch in the Portofino series to be made of fine steel. The case diameter of the new Portofino Perpetual Calendar watch is only 40 mm. It is the smallest perpetual calendar watch from IWC and is easier to wear. Both models are equipped with IWC’s self-made 82650 movement, equipped with a Pellaton automatic winding system using ceramic components, which can provide a 60-hour power reserve. The perpetual calendar function can display the date, day of the week and month, and is equipped with the brand’s permanent moon phase display; the moon phase moves accurately and only deviates from the moon’s orbit by one day every 577.5 years.
When it comes to complex functions, the perpetual calendar undoubtedly best reflects the unique design concept of IWC. Kurt Klaus, the former chief watchmaker of IWC, improved and developed a unique perpetual calendar device in the 1980s, which consists of less than a hundred parts. Not only is it exquisitely laid out, it is also known for its high level of power reserve and user-friendliness. Its intelligent mechanical program can recognize different month lengths and automatically insert a leap day at the end of February every four years without intervention. It will continue to operate until 2100 – this year is also a leap year, but according to the current Gregorian calendar (Gregorian calendar) calculation method, this leap year is omitted. In addition, all displays of IWC’s unique perpetual calendar device can be accurately synchronized, and the calendar can be easily adjusted through the crown.
The launch of the new Portofino Perpetual Calendar watch (model 344) marks the return of IWC’s complex functions to the Portofino series. This watch is launched in two styles: one uses a stainless steel case, a silver-plated dial with rhodium-plated hands and hour markers (model IW344601). This is also the first perpetual calendar in the Portofino series to use classic solid stainless steel. watch; the other uses an 18K red gold case with a silver-plated dial and gold-plated hands and hour markers (model IW344602). The Portofino Perpetual Calendar watch is compact in size and ergonomically designed. With a case diameter of only 40 mm, it is IWC’s smallest perpetual calendar watch. Both watches are made of Swiss calfskin blue straps with traceable origins. The texture is naturally soft and the appearance is fashionable and luxurious.
Long-lasting operation
Perpetual calendar information is displayed on three small dials: the date at 3 o’clock, the month at 6 o’clock, and the day of the week at 9 o’clock. The date display also contains a small leap year indicator: a red “L” indicates a leap year, and the calendar automatically inserts the leap day of February 29th. Another important feature of this watch is the permanent moon phase display: against the background of the starry night sky, the moon phase display is integrated with the month display. Thanks to the precisely calculated reduction gear system, the moon phase display is extremely accurate, deviating from the moon’s orbit by only one day after 577.5 years.
IWC’s own caliber 82650, equipped with Pellaton winding system
IWC’s self-made 82650 movement drives the calendar module forward through a single pulse at night, and you can enjoy the beauty of the movement through the transparent sapphire glass case back. The movement is equipped with the Pellaton winding system, which was invented by Albert Pellaton, the former technical director of IWC, in the 1950s. The pendulum swings slightly in any direction to start the main winding system. It has a cumulative power reserve of 60 hours. The components that bear greater pressure in the automatic winding system, such as the heart-shaped cam and pawl, are made of almost wear-free zirconia ceramic material. In addition, the oscillating weight is engraved with the iconic “Probus Scafusia” solid gold pattern, which means “extraordinary technology and exquisite craftsmanship from Schaffhausen”, demonstrating IWC’s firmness in excellent technology, quality and sustainable development concepts. Commitment and relentless pursuit.
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