Watch collecting, like most other technical hobbies, is chock-full of nicknames and acronyms. Often, these nicknames stem from associations with a famous personality or event. Omega’s Speedmaster Professional went to the Moon in 1969...
For the better part of the 1980s and 1990s, IWC was the benchmark in terms of top-notch movement engineering, being the first manufacture to machine cases in titanium and ceramic, and also to present...
With Father’s Day coming in just a week, we thought we’d revisit an older duo from IWC’s current line-up for those looking for a suitable gift, whether for themselves or their fathers. Introduced in...
We’ve reviewed the various Antoine de Saint-Exupéry themed watches that IWC has released over the years, with 2013’s December issue of WOW detailing IWC’s partnership with the estate of Saint-Exupéry, who disappeared during a...
For the eighth time, IWC is supporting the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation with a special timepiece. Through the sale of the Portuguese Chronograph Classic Edition “Laureus Sport for Good Foundation”, IWC is sponsoring...
IWC has a long-standing passion for cinema, as demonstrated by its ongoing partnerships with numerous film festivals such as the Dubai International Film Festival and Tribeca Film Festival. For the second year running this...
Fast becoming a signature complication of the Schaffhausen manufacture, the Calibre 89801 chronograph perpetual calendar with digital date and month display was first bequeathed to the IWC Da Vinci and then the...
Realistically speaking, a 2,000m depth rating is completely unnecessary. On average, recreational divers rarely go beyond 30m while commercial divers might hit 50m. Naturally, there are explorers who would venture down to...
