Watch Insider: 4 New IWC Watches Debut at “Watches and Wonders” in Hong Kong

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Alexander Linz

Inspired by the picturesque harbor town of Portofino, a symbol of the dolce vita of the 1960s, Portofino watches from IWC are designed to evoke both extravagance and elegance. IWC unveiled both a rose gold (Ref. IW516102) and white-gold (Ref. IW516101) version of the Portofino Hand-Wound Big Date at Watches and Wonders. The Portofino Hand-Wound Big Date comes in a modest-looking case packed with sophisticated watchmaking. Apart from the big date display at 12 o’clock, with its large, highly legible numerals, this IWC watch also has an eight-day power reserve when fully wound. The see-through sapphire caseback provides an unimpeded view of the technically advanced IWC-manufactured 59230 movement, with its large bridges and plates and a contemporary, robust design. These watches also come with Santoni leather straps.

In much the same way that the picturesque harbour town of Portofino stands for the dolce vita of the 1960s, Portofino watches from IWC are the epitome of aesthetic extravagance with simple elegance. Featuring two different models, one in red gold (pictured here Ref. IW516102), the other in white gold (Ref. IW516101), the Portofino Hand-Wound Big Date is a stylish expression of discreet luxury.
Above and below: Ref. IW516102

The Portofino Hand-Wound Big Date (here in red gold, Ref. IW516102) comes in a modest-looking case packed with sophisticated watchmaking. Apart from the big date display, which shows the current date in large, highly legible figures, the new product from IWC also has an 8-day power reserve when fully wound.

Big Date (here in red gold, Ref. IW516102) from IWC is fitted with a top-quality leather strap from Santoni. One of the trademark features of the famous Italian shoe manufacturers is the orange leather lining, pictured here on the inner surface of the strap.
Ref. IW516102 (back)
With its technically advanced movement and features, the Portofino Hand-Wound Big Date (here in white gold, Ref. IW516101) is the latest addition to the Portofino watch family of IWC Schaffhausen. The new model is available exclusively from IWC boutiques.
Ref. IW516101 (front)
The see-through sapphire-glass back of the Portofino Hand-Wound Big Date (here in white gold, Ref. IW516101) from IWC provides an unimpeded view of the technically advanced IWC-manufactured 59230 calibre. With its large bridges and plates, the contemporary movement design is highly robust and reliable.
Ref. IW516101 (back)
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