IWC – PORTOFINO Complete Calendar and Pointer Date

 

IWC Schaffhausen –  PORTOFINO Complete Calendar and Pointer Date Automatic 2023

THE PORTOFINO COMPLETE CALENDAR
JOINS IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN’S RANGE
OF CALENDAR WATCHES

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO 

Schaffhausen, 9th February 2023: IWC Schaffhausen introduces the Portofino Complete Calendar. Presented in 18-carat 5N gold or stainless steel, it is the first timepiece to feature the new complete calendar module developed by IWC. Joining the perpetual and annual calendars, the complete calendar underscores the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer’s unique expertise in engineering robust and functional calendar complications. The complete calendar shows the date, day of the week, month and moon phase in two subdials and only needs to be manually adjusted at the end of a month which has less than 31 days. In addition, IWC launches the Portofino Automatic Pointer Date, the first Portofino model with a jumping date indication in a sub counter at 6 o’clock.

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO 

After bringing the iconic perpetual calendar back to the Portofino line, IWC Schaffhausen presents three new models with calendar and date complications. While underscoring the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer’s extensive know-how and experience in engineering functional and robust complications, these references also reflect the casual yet elegant design code that has distinguished the Portofino line since it was created in 1984.

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO 

Presented in a 41-millimetre case size in 18-carat 5N gold or stainless steel, the Portofino Complete Calendar (Ref. 3590) is the first IWC timepiece to feature the newly developed complete calendar module. The subdial at 12 o’clock displays the day of the week and the moon phase, while the date and month are shown at 6 o’clock. 

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO 

The calendar module consists of 69 individual parts. Each display is driven by a separate gear train and can be adjusted independently of the others via the crown or using two two correction buttons integrated into the side of the case. 

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO 

The calendar only needs to be adjusted in months with less than 31 days. On the last day of the month, the date must be manually set to position 31 via the crown. All displays, including the high-precision moon phase display, will then automatically advance by one day around midnight. The calendar module is mounted on top of the IWC-manufactured 32150 calibre. This highly precise and reliable automatic movement features a pawl winding system and a power reserve of 72 hours.

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO 

One version (Ref. IW359002) features an 18-carat 5N gold case, a silver-plated dial, gold-plated hands, solid gold appliques, and a taupe calfskin strap. The second model (Ref. IW359001) is presented with a stainless steel case, a silver-plated dial, gold-plated hands and appliques, and a blue calfskin strap. Both references are fitted with straps made of traceable Swiss calf leather, boasting a natural and soft finish and a contemporary, luxurious look.

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO 

The Portofino Automatic Pointer Date (Ref. IW359201) features a pointer date indication in a sub counter at 6 o’clock. On the analog display, a small hand points to the current date. Every night around midnight, the pointer jumps to the new date. This classic and elegant Portofino features a 39-millimetre stainless steel case, a silver-plated dial, and gold-plated hands and appliques. It is fitted with a brown calfskin strap with a quick-change system.

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO 

The Portofino Complete Calendar will be available as of April 2023, while the Portofino Automatic Pointer Date will be available as of February 2023 through IWC boutiques, authorised retail partners, or online at IWC.com. Additionally, they are eligible for registration under the My IWC care program, benefitting from a 6-year extension to the standard 2-year International Limited Warranty.

 --------------------------------------------
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model  PORTOFINO Complete Calendar 41mm

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO  

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO  

Ref.  IW359001  Steel  - $ 10,800  / IW359002 Gold -  $ 20,400

 FEATURES
IWC-manufactured Mechanical movement
– Complete calendar with display for the date, day, month, and moon phase
– Central hacking seconds
– See-through sapphire glass back
MOVEMENT
    IWC-manufactured calibre: 32150
    Frequency: 28,800 A/h | 4 Hz
    Jewels: 21
    Power reserve: 72 h
    Winding: Automatic
WATCH
    Materials:
Ref. IW359001: Stainless steel case, silver-plated dial,
gold-plated hands and appliques, blue calfskin strap
Ref. IW359002: 18-carat 5N gold case, silver-plated dial,
gold-plated hands, solid gold appliques, taupe calfskin strap
  Glass: Sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
  Water-resistant: 3 bar
  Diameter: 41 mm
  Case height: 11,80 mm
STRAP
Blue / taupe calfskin strap

========================

 --------------------------------------------
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

 Model  PORTOFINO Automatic Pointer Date 39mm 

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO  

Ref. IW359201  Steel  - $ 5,550    

 FEATURES
IWC-manufactured Mechanical movement
– Central hacking seconds
– Pointer date indication
– Quick-change system for easy change of the strap
MOVEMENT
    IWC-manufactured calibre: 35160
    Frequency: 28,800 A/h | 4 Hz
    Jewels: 25
    Power reserve: 50 h
    Winding: Automatic
WATCH
    Materials:
Stainless steel case, silver-plated dial, gold-plated hands and appliques
  Glass: Sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
  Water-resistant: 3 bar
  Diameter: 39 mm
  Case height: 10,80 mm
STRAP
Brown calfskin strap with a quick-change system in stainless steel

---------------------------------------

 ------------------------------
Press releases - 2023
------------------------------
 IWC Schaffhausen
Uwe Liebminger
Department Manager Public Relations
Mobile  +41 (0)79 957 72 52
E-mail  uwe.liebminger@iwc.com
----------------------------------------------
www.facebook.com - IWC Watches
-------------------------------------------------
www.iwc.com