Category: iwc

Hands-On – The IWC Pilot’s Watch MARK XVIII Edition “Antoine De Saint Exupéry”

Today, we are going hands on with a special edition of possibly one of the most legendary pilot’s watches of all time, or at the very least, one of the latest versions of it. Officially unveiled a few months ago, the IWC Pilot’s Watch MARK XVIII Edition “Antoine De Saint Exupéry” marks another addition to a long-line of military inspired models. It’s not a new watch as such, but rather part of an update to the existing Antoine De Saint Exupéry line, which includes two other models (a chronograph and a 36mm automatic ladies model). Like the standard Mark XVIII, it’s nicely sized at 40mm and features a third-party movement to keep the price down. Read on for the details and of course, some nice live photos.

7 years ago

Introducing – IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII Edition “Tribute to Mark XI”

IWC is on the vintage side since quite some months. After the introduction of an entirely new Ingenieur collection, based on the original 1960s style, or a 2017 Da Vinci Collection that is based on a 1980s design, the Schaffhausen-based brand is now operating on its praised Pilot’s Watch, with a new edition that is (sorry for such enthusiasm) simply a killer! Reasonably sized, perfectly legit, historically relevant, toolish… The kind of IWC we love. Here is the IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII Edition “Tribute to Mark XI”, based on the 1948 RAF navigators watches.

7 years ago

Hands-On – The IWC Portofino Hand-Wound Moon Phase, A Classic Modernized

Over the last few years, IWC has been steadily re-positioning its various collections in a decidedly upward direction. Most notably, the Portugieser has moved up a few rungs on the price list, whilst the Portifino now occupies the space this move created. Although at first this may not seem like great news for your wallet, it has resulted in the introduction of several interesting and attractive pieces into the Portofino range, including this gorgeous IWC Portofino Hand-Wound Moon Phase. Today, we go hands on to find out what all the fuss is about.

7 years ago

Introducing the IWC Ingenieur Chronograph Sport Edition “50th Anniversary of Mercedes-AMG”

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of their partner Mercedes-AMG, IWC unveils a new edition of the Ingenieur Chronograph Sport, which was introduced earlier, in March of this year. The new version comes in a titanium case, with new hour or 5-minute markers, and its magnetic field protection comes in the style of a brake disc! Let’s have a look at how IWC celebrates the 50th anniversary of their partner Mercedes-AMG. 

7 years ago

Hands-On – The Redesigned Edition of the IWC Portugieser Chronograph Classic

First introduced in the middle of the year 2013, apart from the SIHH and in a rather quiet way, the IWC Portugieser Chronograph Classic was a more technical (new movement) but highly faithful (a design that is deeply based on the Portugieser’s DNA) take on a watch that has been a cornerstone in the collection. For 2017, this now-classic model receives a discreet facelift, focused on the essential. Here is the IWC Portugieser Chronograph Classic 2017 Edition IWC3903.

8 years ago

IWC Introduces a Completely New Ingenieur Collection, With Vintage-Inspired Designs

Last year, same moment of the year, same place, IWC introduced what we thought would remain some limited edition watches, the 3 Ingenieur Chronograph Special Editions for Goodwood. Well, it seems that reactions of collectors were good – and we have to agree with them, these watches, with their vintage-inspired design, echoing the first versions of the Ingenieur, and their brand new in-house chronograph movement, had some arguments. Based on these concepts, it’s now an entire collection of retro-inspired Ingenieur watches (automatic, chronographs, QP…) that IWC is about to introduce at the 2017 Goodwood Members’ Meeting.

8 years ago

Review: IWC Da Vinci Tourbillon Retrograde Chronograph

Launched at SIHH 2017 is the IWC Da Vinci Tourbillon Retrograde Chronograph, one of the flagship models from the Schaffhausen manufacture and face of the revamped Da Vinci collection which is a departure from the barrel case shape and the embracing of the original round case. The Da Vinci Tourbillon Retrograde Chronograph features a flying…

8 years ago

Back to Basics: The Three Purest Designs by Leading Brands

Nothing is more challenging then to design a pure and simple watch. All of a sudden every little single detail can make or break the design. But with some watches everything fits together, like is the case with these three watches.

8 years ago

AMG Winter Sporting Experience with IWC

AMG cars, Lappi tires with 2mm spikes, IWC watches and ice. Very thick ice. The perfect ingredients for the AMG Winter Sporting Experience. Some weeks ago we received an invite from IWC Schaffhausen to join them on an event in the Northern Part of Sweden. Last time we went to Sweden we’ve been sailing racing yachts. […]

8 years ago