IWC Portuguese Grande Complication
Twenty years ago IWC debuted its Grande Complication, and at SIHH 2010, the 657-component movement made its first ever appearance in a Portuguese case. Dubbed the flagship of the Portuguese fleet, the automatic-winding 79091 caliber offers a chronograph that records up to 12 hours, perpetual calendar displaying the day, date, month and the complete year in four digits, moon phase accurate to 1 day in 122 years, minute repeater, and small hacking seconds. IWC’s original Grande Complication required 7 years of development to make so many complications fit in a wearable wristwatch. Though the movement is highly complex, the dial displays are crystal clear, and the 4 digit year display at 8 o’clock has become a signature visual reference point. The 45mm case is well proportioned, and remarkably for a minute repeater, it offers 3 bar water resistance. In keeping with the spirit of the Portuguese seafarers, the caseback is engraved with a sextant, and the silver dial features an

Admiring Very Old (And Very Special) Watches At The IWC Museum In Schaffhausen
I recently had the pleasure of visiting IWC's headquarters in Schaffhausen (with a lucky reader) for a tour of the 146-year-old brand's manufacture and museum. The attention to detail and efficient workflow within the manufacture was mesmerizing, in addition to the dizzying array of high-tech machinery used to produce the modern watches. But what struck me most was the assortment of vintage pocket watches and wristwatches on display at the company's museum – everything from the first mass-produced digital watch movement to prototypical models from both the Portuguese and Portofino collections. I couldn't help but snap away to share some of these interesting and rare timepieces with you. 1 OF 10 This pocket watch from 1885 demonstrates IWC's early appreciation of innovative concepts in movement engineering, which resulted in more modern aesthetics. Note the contrasting design of the digital pocket watch above, and the classic yellow gold pocket wa

Buy used watch purchase from Singapore boutique warranty
Hi,I just recently purchased used 44mm in rose gold. The watch was bought from Singapore Liat tower boutique dated April 2012. I have heard that Singapore boutique offers 5 year warranty for all of the watches bought from their store. However in the warranty booklet, there is nothing that mention that this watch has 5 year warranty, do you guys know where I can check whether my watch has 5 year warranty ?Kind regards,

Miami - preview the Exclusive Off Shore Collection of Audermars Piguet 2014
So, who's going? I got my invitation a few days ago and looking forward to it, though a possible work trip may get in the way

Pam 28
Hi guys, I have a question for you, I am selling a BNIB Pam 28, the limited edition of 2009, and I have a proposition for 7.900 euros, which is 9.000 dollars US, does that seem like a low price or normal price? Oh and I'm selling it in Europe, since for some watches there are big differences between the US and Europe.Thanks guys