Classic watches can always attract many more investments from watches experts and most enthusiasts. Majority watch-making houses will also redesign and re-launch their classic and meaningful timepieces. This time, IWC has re-unveiled its Portofino watch. If you are a craze of IWC watches, the Portofino series must be not strange to you. If the original IWC Portofino watches are caters to your taste, the new IWC Portofino hand-wound eight days pieces will gain more praises from you.
This new model of Portofino watch is launched at an annual exhibition SIHH-2011 in Geneva. In the new series, there are four different models: stainless steel with the silver dial, stainless steel with the black dial, the red gold case with blue dial and the red gold case with the white dial, which allow more and more people to choose their favorite one.
The dial looks simple yet elegant and unique. The date aperture is at the 3 o’clock, while the lateral second dial is at the 6 o’clock, and between the 8 and 9 o’clock, there is a distinct power reserve. Only the Roman numeral 12 is at the top dial. This new IWC Portofino watch is powered by the hand-wound mechanism movement called caliber 59210. With a power reserve of eight days, it can indicate the hour, minute, second and the date. Measuring of 37.8 mm, it is the medium-size item for the daily use.
Another feature that deserves particularly pick out is its strap. This sophisticated IWC article is paired with the Milanese strap which is from the famous Italian shoe manufacturer Santoni. And there are two classic colors to choose from: brown and black. Accompany with the retro style metal buckle, this timepiece promises to brighten every wearer up.