Monday, May 3, 2021

IWC – “10 Years of MR PORTER” Edition Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Bronze

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IWC Schaffhausen – “10 Years of MR PORTERLimited Edition Pilot’s Watch Automatic Chronograph 41.1mm Bronze 2021

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IWC Schaffhausen celebrates MR PORTER 10th anniversary and launches exclusive Limited-Edition Pilot’s Chronograph

3rd May 2021 – To mark MR PORTER’s first decade as the leading, global destination for men’s style, IWC Schaffhausen has partnered with MR PORTER to launch the “10 Years of MR PORTER” Limited Edition Pilot’s Watch Chronograph. 

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This special collaboration is the first time both brands have developed an exclusive timepiece together – the watch is limited to only 110 pieces and is available exclusively on MR PORTER from Monday 3rd May in celebration of the 2021 anniversary year.

COLLABORATING FOR MR PORTER’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY

The 10 Years of MR PORTER” Limited Edition Pilot’s Chronograph is significant in that it highlights MR PORTER’s milestone year as a men’s style destination, alongside its development in becoming a defining retailer and destination for luxury watches and original watch editorials.

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Sporting a completely unique colour scheme and pairing a bronze case with a black dial and soft Alcantara strap, the military-inspired features give a more casual and sartorial feel. The watch is engraved withMR PORTER 10 Yrs Limited Edition on the individually numbered titanium case-back.

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A subtle nod to MR PORTER’s 10th Anniversary is showcased by a Super-Luminova® painted “10” on the dial. The gold-tone Arabic numerals complement the warmth of the bronze case, with high-contrast white luminous inlay on the hands.

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Housed in a 41-millimetre case and powered by the manufactured 69380 calibre chronograph movement. This robust, reliable and precise chronograph movement in a classic column wheel design is one of the latest developments by’s engineers. A bi-directional pawl winding system reliably builds up a power reserve of 46 hours

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We are thrilled with our first collaboration with IWC SCHAFFHAHoused in a 41-millimetre case and powered by the IWC-manufactured 69380 calibre chronograph movement. This robust, reliable and precise chronograph movement in a classic column wheel design is one of the latest developments by IWC’s engineers. A bi-directional pawl winding system reliably builds up a power reserve of 46 hours.USEN, created to mark MR PORTER’s 10th Anniversary this year. The end goal was to create a functional and easy to wear timepiece a stylish addition to any outfit, which the teams have certainly achieved with this limited-edition Pilot’s watch.”

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🔺Ms Fiona Firth, Managing Director, MR PORTER

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As well as demonstrating their excellent taste with a carefully chosen wardrobe, discerning men punctuate their innate sense of style with a serious mechanical wristwatch. The partnership between MR PORTER and IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN is so successful because we can offer both in one place. Everyone at IWC extends their warmest congratulations to our partner on its 10th anniversary and is looking forward to our continued collaboration.

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🔺Christoph Grainger-Herr, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen

Readers will be able to enjoy a hands-on review of the watch featured in MR PORTER’s digital magazine The Journal on 3rd May.

CLICK TO VIEW10 YEARS OF MR PORTERLIMITED EDITION PILOT’S CHRONOGRAPH

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For more information about MR PORTER and YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP visit mrporter.com and ynap.com

Follow: Instagram @mrporter & @mrporterwatches /Twitter @mrporterlive / Facebook mrporterlive / YouTube mrporter / Kakao MR PORTER 미스터포터

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ABOUT MR PORTER

Since launching in February 2011, MR PORTER has established itself as the world’s leading, award-winning online destination for men’s style, with an unparalleled product offering from the best menswear and luxury brands, including categories that range from fine watches and lifestyle through to own labels Mr P. and Kingsman. MR PORTER produces unmatched digital and printed content across its shoppable online magazine, The Journal, and its bi-monthly newspaper, The MR PORTER Post.

In 2019, MR PORTER founded MR PORTER Health In Mind, a content and fundraising initiative in partnership with Movember, developed to raise awareness around men’s mental and physical health. MR PORTER offers express worldwide shipping to more than 180 countries, including same-day delivery to New York, London and Milan, while providing a seamless shopping experience across mobile, tablet and desktop, with easy returns and multilingual customer care and personal-shopping teams who are available 24/7, 365 days a year. MR PORTER is part of YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model  “10 Years of MR PORTERLimited Edition Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Bronze 

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Ref. IW387907
  

FEATURES
Mechanical movement
– Chronograph function for hours, minutes and seconds
– Date and day display
– Small hacking seconds
– Screw-in crown - Engraved case-back
– Sapphire glass crystal with anti-reflective coating
Limited to 110 pieces
 
MOVEMENT
Swiss-made calibre 69380
Frequency 28,800 vph/4 Hz
Jewels 33
Power reserve 46
h
Winding Automatic
Functions
Hour, minute and second hands – Day and date window –
Chronograph: small seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour sub-dials
WATCH
Materials Bronze case
Diameter 41.61mm
Height 15.3 mm
Titanium case-back
Crown for chronograph, date and time adjustments and manual winding
Sapphire glass crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides
Engraved case-back
Water-resistant 6 bar 
Dial
Black dial
Gold-tone luminescent hands, gold-tone Arabic numerals and indices
Strap
Black strap with alcantara inlay
Folding clasp in bronze
Strap width 22 mm
 
EDITION
Limited Edition -
❱❱❱ Only of 110 pieces
 
 Price  6,754.39 / Approx. CHF 7,463
 
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 IWC Schaffhausen
Uwe Liebminger
Department Manager Public Relations
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Friday, April 30, 2021

IWC – BIG PILOT's Watch Constant-Force Tourbillon Edition “IWC Racing”

IWC SchaffhausenBIG PILOT's Watch Constant-Force Tourbillon Edition "IWC Racing" Ceratanium® Special Editions 2021

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  IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN LAUNCHES SPECIAL EDITION BIG PILOT’S WATCH INSPIRED BY THE WORLD OF RACING

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With the Big Pilot’s Watch Constant-Force Tourbillon Edition “IWC Racing”, IWC Schaffhausen presents a horological masterpiece in a design inspired by the technical world of motorsport.

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The timepiece features IWC’s patented constant-force mechanism, which transmits even impulses of force to the escapement, ensuring a highly exact rate. The matte black Ceratanium® case and the fully blacked-out 94800 calibre lend this limited-edition Big Pilot’s Watch a unique and futuristic appearance.

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Motor racing combines performance engineering, cutting-edge technology and innovative materials with pure adrenaline.

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The dynamic world of motorsport and the beauty of advanced racing machines have inspired the Big Pilot’s Watch Constant-Force Tourbillon Edition “IWC Racing” (Ref. IW590501). Limited to 15 pieces, this unique timepiece combines IWC’s complex constant-force tourbillon with a matte black Ceratanium® case and the iconic Big Pilot’s Watch design.

A CONSTANT FORCE ENSURES EVEN OSCILLATIONS

The powerful engine is the IWC-manufactured 94800 calibre, one of the most complicated mechanical movements ever designed in Schaffhausen. The patented constant-force mechanism disengages the escapement from the direct flow of power through the wheel train and transmits completely even impulses of energy to the escape wheel.

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In conjunction with the tourbillon, which compensates for the negative influences of gravity on the oscillating system, this ensures a highly accurate rate. 

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The plates and bridges are fully blackened having undergone an elaborate rhodium-plating process to match the colour of the case. The movement, which is reminiscent of an engine block, can be viewed through the sapphire glass back.

THE FIRST BIG PILOT’S WATCH IN CERATANIUM®

The 46.2-millimetre case, striking conical crown and pin buckle are all made of Ceratanium®.

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This IWC-developed material is light and robust like titanium but also similarly hard and scratch-resistant like ceramic. During the first step of the manufacturing process, the components are machined with maximum precision from a proprietary titanium alloy.

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Afterwards, they are fired at very high temperatures in a kiln. It is during this furnacing process that a phase transformation takes place, and the surface of the material assumes properties similar to those of ceramic. Other characteristics of Ceratanium® are its skin-friendliness and unique matte black finish.

DETAILS INSPIRED BY THE WORLD OF RACING

While the constant-force tourbillon at 9 o’clock is the eyecatcher on the dial, the design also features a double moon phase display for the northern and southern hemispheres. White numerals and yellow-coloured accents imitate a dashboard, while the power reserve display at 4 o’clock is reminiscent of a tachometer.

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The louvred, ring-shaped structure of the outer dial ring takes inspiration from the cold air intakes of a high-performance engine. Even the black rubber strap incorporates a detail from the world of racing. It features an inlay made of Alcantara®*, a synthetic and durable micro-fibre with superb grip, which is often used for the seats and steering wheel covers of performance cars.

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* IWC Schaffhausen is not the owner of the Alcantara® trademark. This mark is protected as the legal property of third parties.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection:  BIG PILOT’s Watch

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Model BIG PILOT’s Watch Constant-Force Tourbillon Edition “IWC Racing”

 
REF. IW590501 - Ceratanium ®

FEATURES
Mechanical movement – Power reserve display
– Tourbillon with integrated constant-force mechanism
– Perpetual moon phase display for both northern and southern hemispheres
– See-through sapphire glass back
– Screw-in crown
– Glass secured against displacement by drops in air pressure
Limited to 15 watches

MOVEMENT 
Winding Hand-wound
IWC manufacture calibre 94800
Frequency 18,800 vph / 2.5 Hz
Tourbillon with integrated constant-force mechanism
341 Components
Jewels 41
Power reserve display
Power reserve 4 days (96 h)
CASE
Materials Ceratanium ® case and crown
Diameter 46.2 mm
Height 13.5 mm
Crystal Sapphire, arched edge, anti-reflective coating on both sides
Water-resistance 6 bar
DIAL
Black dial, black hands with luminescence
STRAP
Black rubber strap with alcantara inlay
Folding clasp in stainless steel
Strap width 22.0 mm


Limited Edition of 15 pieces


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