IWC has released an updated successor for the Portugieser Chronograph Classic, a watch well-known for its unique?chronograph totalizer display, in-house movement, and sporty yet elegant design. The new reference 3903 replaces the reference 3904, with several subtle design changes and updates which help improve the overall aesthetic of the watch.The Portugieser line (form [...]

Picture this: in 2016, you felt inclined to buy one of these?strictly limited-edition-only IWC Ingenieur watches, thinking its a one-time opportunity to get a new-old take on the Ingenieur?Well, worry not if you havent, because IWC today is launching?essentially the same watch with a few basic aesthetic tweaks along with thr [...]

The old-new?Da Vinci collection from IWC made its return at SIHH 2017, ditching the not very successful angular case from some ten years ago in favor of a classical, round design. As safe-play as that may sound, the?IWC Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Chronograph has, sort of unexpec [...]

Review by reader and guest contributor Paul Piazza who purchased the IWC Portugieser Automatic Ref. IW500705 and was kind enough to share his experiences and thoughts on the watch.The IWC Portugieser Automatic with date display debuted back in 2004 and?has always been furnished with one of the biggest and most powerful?automatic movements. The 520 [...]

In recent years, IWC has followed the tradition of choosing one of their collections for a complete refresh which they announce at?SIHH. Last year, we saw a diverse?new set of Pilots watches added to the IWC catalog, but 2017 is all about the complete overhaul of their Da Vinci collection. We brought you news of the IWC Da Vinci Automatic watch not long ago and, when compared to something like [...]

For SIHH 2017, IWC?has reimagined their Da Vinci line, foregoing the recent tonneau shape for a more classic round case. The new IWC Da Vinci Automatic doesnt hearken too far back, though, drawing clear inspiration from the?Da Vinci SL Automatic (ref. 3528) from the late 1990s. Its an inoffensive piece that some will find an appealing and versatile wear, but it will probably not put the Da Vinci [...]

For longtime watch lovers and readers of , you probably know that IWC likes to focus on refreshing one of its core collections each year. Last year, it was the Pilots Watch, and 2015 was the year of the Portugieser. This year, Im happy to say that one of IWCs most neglected collections is getting an update. I am, of course, referring to the Da Vinci [...]

IWC?has no shortage of aviation-related partnerships and associations, and the blue Le Petit Prince models are some of their more recognizable special editions. However, also in collaboration with the?Antoine de Saint-Exupery Youth Foundation, IWC released the tobacco brown-dialed?IWC [...]

Its the year of the Da Vinci for IWC Schaffhausen, and of three new introductions unveiled at a preview in New York yesterday, two are ladies timepieces, with more ladies pieces set to be introduced at the SIHH next month in Geneva. The introductions are a concerted effort by IWC to strengthen the brands ladies collections, according to IWC creative director Christian [...]

IWC has proven that they arent afraid to tap into their illustrious past to bring us some amazing watches. For SIHH 2017, its safe to say that theyre bringing out the big guns by?completely revisiting their Da Vinci collection. Following inspiration drawn from the established?Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar watch of?1985, IWC is bringing back the [...]

The original Portugieser Chronograph Rattrapante from 1995.The first IWC Portugieser Chronograph Rattrapante watch was introduced in 1995 and last seen in the IWC catalog in 2006. However, IWC has just announced that it is bringing its Portugieser Chronograph Rattrapante back, with not just one, [...]

It might be the year of the monkey, but for IWC, its been the year of the pilot watch. After a series of well-received updates to both its Top Gun and Classic pilot collections announced at SIHH 2016, it could be argued that the Schaffhausen manufactures bread-and-butter fare is punctuating a return to its former glory, and not a m [...]

Sometimes you just really want a big watch and, apparently, other times you want a huge one. Have no doubt that this 55mm-wide IWC Big Pilots Heritage Watch 55 timepiece is barely wearable in most instances. I mean, yes, you can rather easily (and surprisingly comfortably) attach the titanium case to your wrist on the plush leather strap but this is a pure novelty watch t [...]

At SIHH 2016, the theme for Schaffhausen-based IWC was once again pilot watches. As part of this years new models, IWC introduced a new reference 3777 Pilots Watch Chronograph range that builds upon the popular collection with new refinements and appeal. In this article, I will be discussing two models first is the s [...]

IWC Ingeniuer Chronograph Edition 74th Members Meeting at Goodwood in rose goldWith the cacophony of Baselworld 2016 releases reaching something of a nadir, we see the release of three new IWC Ingenieur Chronograph watches that opt for a vintage-inspired case over the previous Gerald [...]

Theres been a lot to get excited about with IWCs announcements at SIHH, but perhaps one of the more welcome new releases has been the IWC Pilots Watch Mark XVIII. Purists and IWC fans might argue this is the true spiritual successor to the Mark XII from 1993, with its reserved proportions and utilitarian aesthetic. Both watches pay homage to the original Mark XI from 1948 which was arguably one of th [...]

Perhaps no brand is better known for their pilots watches than IWC. When establishing a brand as the king of a segment, one must provide frequent displays of power to assert dominance over subjects and challengers alike. Among a largely refreshed pilot lineup for SIHH 2016, we find a welcome and very cool spin on IWCs [...]

The?IWC?Miramar watch line is a fan favorite, named after the Naval Air Station where the TOPGUN pilots are trained. For SIHH 2016, the brands revamping of the Pilot Watch line also has brought some changes and a new watch to their Miramar line. And its definitely looking as if its for the better. We have the brand new IWC?Pilots Watch Mark XVIII Top Gun [...]

This year?marks the 80th anniversary of the IWC Pilots Watch as well as the lines revamping for SIHH 2016, and the brand seems intent on tapping into its quite?illustrious history. The new IWC Big Pilots Watch is not getting any major redesign, but there are several aesthetic changes that overall work well and succeed in tapping into said history. Youve also got the new IWC Pilots Watch Chronograph, [...]

Directly inspired by the 1948 Mark 11 watch, the new entry-level IWC Pilots Watch Mark XVIII for SIHH 2016 is a watch that the brand says is reduced to essentials. A simple three hand watch designed for maximum legibility, the piece is a welcome addition to the IWC Pilot Watch line. Its simple, but a handsome base IWC designed for maximum legibility, and?is my idea of simplicity at its best. Continue reading