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The highly intricate design of the tonneau-shaped case opens up an entirely new chapter in the history of the Da Vinci line of watches. Da Vinci Chronograph, containing the mechanical chronograph movement developed by IWC, features a number of new designs that are unique in the world.
In 2007, IWC from Schaffhausen marks the beginning of a new and exciting age in time measurement with its newly developed manufacture flyback chronograph movement in a high-tech tonneau-shaped case and a glass back cover.
Depending on a model, the dial comes either in black, gray or white color. The charming dial with a vertical tapestry pattern features two sub-dials and a black-on-white date display situated at the 6 o’clock position. A 12 hour chronograph shares the same counter with a 60 minute chronograph at the 12 o’clock position, while a small hacking second is placed at the 6 o’clock position.
IWC Da Vinci Chronograph Watch IW376416
Both sides of its case are protected by convex sapphire glasses, coated with antireflective materials. This watch also has a transparent sapphire-glass case back that shows the inner beauty of 89360 Caliber. The tonneau-shaped case measures 43.1 x 51 mm, with the thickness of 9.3 mm, and is constructed to allow 30 meters (100 feet) of water resistance. The case construction incorporates a screw-in crown and two chronograph push-buttons.
IWC Da Vinci Chronograph Watch IW376416 Caseback
The movement from the 89000-caliber family records seconds with the large central chronograph hand, but displays the longer periods of time with two hands on a single sub-dial. Thus, stopped hours and minutes now can be read off instantaneously and unmistakably as if on a second time display. This innovation has completely increased the chronograph’s practical benefits.
The Eye-catching Case Design and Various Materials
IWC offered five versions of Da Vinci Chronograph Watch. Three of them are crafted from stainless steel and there is a choice among the wristlet materials. The model IW376422 is attached to a two-toned stainless steel bracelet with a fold-over clasp with a push button, whereas the version IW376421 is smoothly connected to the wearer’s wrist with a black alligator leather strap with a deployant clasp.
IWC Da Vinci Chronograph Watch IW376422
IWC Da Vinci Chronograph Watch IW376421
The exceptional model IW376417 boasts an 18-karat white gold case and a dark brown alligator leather strap. This version can be purchased for a little bit more than $20,000. If you do not want to spend more than $20,000 and if you are at the same time attracted to red gold, maybe you can go for the exquisite model IW376420 which is housed in an 18-karat red gold case (the wristlet is the same – a brown alligator strap).
IWC Da Vinci Chronograph Watch IW376417
IWC Da Vinci Chronograph Watch IW376420
The Swiss watchmaker from Schaffhausen also offers a titanium version of this IWC timepiece. The model IW376416 has a titanium case, a silver plated dial and a black alligator leather strap. This piece of jewelry is produced in the limited quantity of 500 watches and it is much more expensive than the previous ones.
This Da Vinci collection is very interesting. It has very nice and stylish watches. One of those watches is an IWC Da Vinci Chronograph watch. I like its unusual and robust case shape. I would really like to wear some of those models. The model IW376417 is definitely the most beautiful from all Da Vinci watches.
The mechanism of this great watch provides a great power reserve of almost 68 hours. That’s great! Can you just imagine how perfect and precise that mechanism is?! Everybody asks me why I like IWC watches so much. The answer is really simple, because of their mechanisms and perfect designs. IWC Schaffhausen watches are the best watches in the whole world.
Honestly, I don’t like this kind of watch. I like watches with round shapes and good old steel bracelets. I also agree with Dwight’s recent comment that these watches have great mechanisms, especially the mechanism of this watch. I must admit that I haven’t read much about the Caliber 89360, but I was pleasantly surprised when I saw its characteristics.
The shape of this watch is phenomenal. I really like it. The model IW376421 looks very nice. I want to have this watch as soon as possible. I’m a fan of brown leather straps. It’s too bad because there isn’t a model with a brown strap but never mind, it’s still a great watch.
I don’t like this kind of watch. I like usual round and big case shapes. My perfect watch is a watch which has stainless steel bracelet and case, with a silver dial and good features, such as chronograph, date, good water resistance and second time zone.
How much does it cost?! I want to order it, but I don’t know the price of this nice watch. There is a possibility that I wouldn’t have enough money to buy it. Can someone help me please and tell me how much this watch costs?