IWC Portugieser Yacht Club Moon & Tide iN Steel

IWC expands its Portugieser Yacht Club collection with the new Moon & Tide in stainless steel, offering a sophisticated take on the original red gold model. Combining the brand’s signature moon phase display with an innovative tide indicator, this timepiece maintains the elegance of the Portugieser line while providing practical functionality for maritime enthusiasts. This watch blends technical prowess with refined aesthetics, making it a standout in the world of luxury sport watches.The 44.6mm case with a height of 13.4mm  is made of stainless-steel with a mixture of satin-brushed and polished finish. This contrast enhances each texture and adds to its character. Mounted on the case is a fixed bezel that maintains the classic Portugieser aesthetic, with a polished finish framing the dial.On the flipside is a transparent sapphire exhibition caseback that allows one to view the inner workings of the mechanical movement. It features golden gears, purple jewels, and an oscillating weight with a gold IWC medallion.It comes equipped with a screw-in setting crown, seamlessly integrated between crown guards for protection. As well as this model's classic stubby lugs that provide a comfortable wrist fit. All topped by a convex sapphire crystal with antireflective coating on both sides. Water-resistance on this watch can reach up to 100 meters (328 feet).Time is exhibited on a black dial with applied rhodium-plated Arabic numerals with a white printed rail-road motif minute index ring. Followed by a quarter-second scale circling the flange with white printed minute index markers and Arabic numerals for every five minute increments, except for the 60 numeral which is in red for an increased legibility. There are also two sub-dials: a double moon phase display that integrates information about spring and neap tides, which informs about the strength of the current tides. For example, spring tides with high water risks, occur during a full moon and new moon.While at the 6 o’clock position we found a sub-seconds counter, which also indicated the expected times for the next high and low tide. This tidal display module was integrated into the 82835 caliber movement and contains 49 parts. It comes equipped with gold-plated central hands and a long thin gold red-tipped chronograph hand. There is also a date aperture at the 3 o’clock position.

IWC Portugieser Yacht Club Moon & Tide

The “IWC Portugieser Yacht Club Moon & Tide” (Ref#: IW344002) is powered by the in-house self-winding mechanical movement, caliber 82110 with 25 jewels, 233 components, and 28,800 Vph. It comes equipped with a Pellaton winding mechanism fitted with ceramic parts. Power reserve of this watch can last up to 60 hours, when fully wound. Mounted on the watch is a stainless steel bracelet with H-shaped links, which just like the case combine polished and satin-finished elements, secured to the wrist by a butterfly folding clasp.For more up to date information visit the official IWC Schaffhausen website here.

 

 

 

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