The integrated bracelet execution in stainless steel delivers the robustness and waterproofing of a sports watch. Sunray counters and an azurage-finish moon phase disc complement the grid-patterned dial, providing additional visual depth and reflect the light.
1. Diagnosis
An IWC diagnosis watchmaker assesses the technical functionality of the movement and any complications and checks the aesthetical conditions of the case and bracelet. Based on this thorough inspection, we determine the appropriate service and replacement parts needed to restore and guarantee the optimal function and appearance of your timepiece.
2. Case refurbishment
After extracting the movement, we dismantle the case and clean all parts in an ultrasonic bath. Our Complete Service also includes polishing the case and metal bracelet. Significant irregularities or deep traces of wear may be removed using laser welding. As we reassemble the case, we systematically replace all seals and gaskets to ensure the stated water resistance.
3.Movement overhaul
We disassemble the movement and clean each part to remove microscopic dust particles and oil residue. The watchmaker then carefully inspects the condition of each component and replaces any wearing part that no longer meets our standards. After reassembling and fine-tuning the mechanism, we lubricate all pivot points and bearings to reduce friction and wear.
4. Reassembly
After overhauling and reassembling the movement, the dial and the hands are mounted onto the movement. We then carefully refit the mechanism into the refurbished case. Finally, our watchmaker performs any necessary adjustments before securely fastening the case back and hermetically sealing the case against the entry of dust particles or humidity.
5. Quality control
The last step is our comprehensive final quality check. The functional tests performed include checking the power reserve and measuring the rate and accuracy for 12 hours. We also control air pressure and water resistance and perform an aesthetical check. Our 2-year service warranty covers all workmanship and replacement parts.
Perpetual calendar | IWC Schaffhausen
In the early 1980s, IWC’s head-watchmaker Kurt Klaus set out on an engineering journey to translate the Gregorian calendar with its many irregularities into a mechanical program for a wristwatch. His ingenious perpetual calendar, which debuted in the Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar in 1985, comprises only about 80 parts and displays the date, day, month, year in four digits, and the moon phase. The smart mechanical program automatically recognises the different length of the months, and even adds a leap day at the end of February every four years. The moon phase display is so precise that it will deviate from the actual phase of the moon by just one day after 577.5 years. All displays are perfectly synchronised and can be adjusted simply by turning the crown. Some models come with an additional century slide, so the watch can continue showing the date until 2499. The calendar only needs a small adjustment in those centurial years that skip the leap year, which is the case in 2100, 2200, and 2300. Some versions of the calendar feature a double moon phase display, showing the moon phase on the northern and southern hemispheres.
Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar 41
The Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar 41 is the first stainless steel model to combine Gérald Genta’s visionary Ingenieur design with Kurt Klaus’ crown-operated perpetual calendar. The watch features a 41-millimetre case and integrated bracelet made of stainless steel, a blue dial, and rhodium-plated hands and appliques. Seamlessly integrated into the case via a middle-link attachment, the H-link bracelet with a butterfly clasp ensures excellent wearing comfort. The characteristic bezel, a hallmark feature of Gérald Genta’s design, is secured to the case with five functional screws. The case and bezel are elaborately finished with a combination of satin-finished and polished surfaces. The H-links of the bracelet are satin-finished with polished outer edges, while the middle links and the case back ring are polished. Another highlight is the dial with the characteristic «Grid» pattern, consisting of small lines and squares. It adds additional depth to the dial and reflects the light exquisitely.
The subdials displaying the calendar information are treated with a sunray finish, while the outer edges feature a refined «azurage». The rhodium-plated metal markers and the hands are filled with Super-LumiNova®. The perpetual calendar displays the date, day of the week, month, and moon phase on the dial. Thanks to a reduction gear train using two intermediate wheels, the moon phase display will only deviate by one day after 577.5 years. In addition to showing the day of the week, the subdial at 9 o’clock also features a small leap year indicator, which counts down the years to the next leap year. The IWC-manufactured 82600 calibre features a Pellaton winding system. Equipped with components made of virtually wear-free zirconium oxide ceramic, it reliably builds up a power reserve of 60 hours in the mainspring. The movement is finished with circular graining, Geneva stripes and blued screws and can be observed through the sapphire glass case back.
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- Best unintentional ASMR 😍 I love that there's no music or talking. Watching these is so, so relaxing and the watches are beautiful!
- Jee, I don't know why, an inside cylinder with ordered feeder shelves and some orienting fumbler pickers, placing ordained components on a basis jig, or relocatable bridge, ... then, phasing articulate assembly in the matriculation of caliper, serving the next stage options of face, casement and crown, can't be done in a clean electro-mechanical multi-eyed reverso fixxel-plex & hermetically sealed solvent box, without any timepiece ever assuming a single breath of used air?
- And people say…”why spend so much money on a watch when an Apple Watch is just as accurate.” This is the reason why. The engineering ingenuity and craftsmanship of 1000’s of tiny parts all working in unison to create multiple complications of time.
- I know I might be insane, but what amazes me is that these are not done in a dust-free environment such as where hard disk platters are repaired. Seeing all the dust specks on the watch is painful. Even if they are super tiny.
- Odd, getting the movement running without the work-side chaton in place. Very strange. I would never do that. I do like the use of brass tweezers - although I prefer titanium myself. So light to the touch, wonderful. I also see a lot of wheels being screwed in without any lubrication. I've worked on several IWC's, and found the lack of lubrication to be the main cause of wear in their movements.
- This is a true way that robot is still too young so as AI to be taking over or people panicking they got way more to go in order to be this accurate and steady, and those who say I can do this no you can't without training and experience you need steady hands know what part is for where what adjustments and so on but does not mean you can't do it just it will not be easy to learn a skill make sure to keep going even if it seems hard just things take time to learn and master as well as perfect never give up on your passion and dreams and do not worry about the future if you got things planned out just think about the day not future.
- Nice lad - 😊! A pity, though, that he does not work for a reputable company - 😩. IWC? Well, they cut corners wherever they can - just look at all the unfinished, undecorated and cheaply stamped parts in this watch and you will start wondering what life-expectancy you will get at the price IWC is asking for this heap of crap. Still, they are at least pretty honest about what you get when you spend CHF 40'000 + for one of their watches - so kudos to them: 👏.
- This promotional video is not completed the watch was not regulated after assembly. Watch will not run accurately. How many people know that. No matter what, no mechanical watch beat Quartz for Accuracy. & Better price.😊😂
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