
IWC Schaffhausen is a very famous and old name in terms of timepieces manufacturers. They create timepieces with superior standards that can withstand the day-to-day challenges of even the most rigorous environments.
Founded by Florentine Ariosto Jones in 1868, the International Watch Co. timepieces have a combination of durability, precision engineering, and classic elegant designs. IWC is also known for having slightly off-beat designs, and identified by their classic shape.
The motto of IWC Schaffhausen is Probus Scafusia, which means “good, solid craftsmanship from Schaffausen”.
Our pick from the IWC timepieces is the IWC Portuguese Rose Gold Chronograph IW371480 Brown Alligator Leather Men’s Watch.
The IWC Portuguese Rose Gold Chronograph IW371480 Brown Alligator Leather Men’s Watch is considered as perfect.
The case diameter is 40.9 millimeters with a thickness of 12.3 millimeters and made with 18kt Rose Gold.
The features include a silver dial with gold-tone hands and hour markers. The dial window is covered with a scratch resistant sapphire crystal which is known to be high temperature resistant and has almost a hardness close to diamond, with the minute markers around the outer rim.
The bezel material is also 18kt gold and is fixed. It cannot be rotated.
This watch also sports a chronograph function that includes a 60 seconds sub-dial and 30 minutes sub-dial, with a power reserve of 44 hours, and is water resistant up to a depth of 100 feet.
Its band material is made of brown alligator leather, a premium and highly sought after leather. The band width is 22 millimeters, with 18kt rose gold deploy clasp.
Final Verdict
The price of this master timepiece is equivalent to the craftsmanship put into this rare find. Iconic boxing star Muhammed Ali, outstanding celebrities like Robert De Niro, Orlando Bloom and Channing Tatum, retired footballer Luis Figo and the famous Bradley Cooper and Chris Evans are known to have collections of this classic brand.