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.
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.
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. 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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
IWC Portofino Complete Calendar Technical Specifications
Reference
Features
- 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 vph / 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, arched-edge, antireflective coating on both sides
- Water-resistant: 5 bar
- Diameter: 41 mm
- Height: 11.8 mm
IWC Portofino Automatic Pointer Date Technical Specifications
Reference IW359201 – 5.600 €
Features
- Mechanical movement
- Central hacking seconds
- Pointer date indication
- Quick-change system for easy change of the strap
Movement
- Calibre 35160
- Frequency 28,800 vph / 4 Hz
- Jewels 25
- Power reserve 50 h
- Winding Automatic
Watch
- Materials Stainless steel case, silver-plated dial, gold-plated hands and appliques, brown calfskin strap
- Glass Sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
- Water-resistant 5 bar
- Diameter 39 mm
- Height 10.8 mm
IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN
IWC Schaffhausen is a leading Swiss luxury watch manufacturer based in Schaffhausen in the north-eastern part of Switzerland. With collections like the Portugieser and the Pilot’s Watches, the brand covers the whole spectrum from elegant to sports watches. Founded in 1868 by the American watchmaker and engineer Florentine Ariosto Jones, IWC is known for its unique engineering approach to watchmaking, combining the best of human craftsmanship and creativity with cutting-edge technology and processes.
Over its more than 150-year history, IWC has earned a reputation for creating professional instrument watches and functional complications, especially chronographs and calendars, which are ingenious, robust, and easy for customers to use. A pioneer in the use of titanium and ceramics, IWC today specialises in highly engineered watch cases manufactured from advanced materials, such as coloured ceramics, Ceratanium®, and titanium aluminide.
A leader in sustainable luxury watchmaking, IWC sources materials responsibly and takes action to minimise its impact on the environment. Along the pillars of transparency, circularity, and responsibility, the brand crafts timepieces built to last for generations and continuously improves every element of how it manufactures, distributes, and services its products in the most responsible way. IWC also partners with organisations that work globally to support children and young people.