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IWC Portuguese Regulator Wempe – Limited Edition ( Reference IW544303 )

The International Watch Company (IWC) of Schaffhausen, Switzerland is one of the premier Swiss watch-making companies. The IWC Portuguese Regulateur Reference IW544303 includes a 98245-calibre mechanical pocket watch movement. The 18K rose gold case measures 43 mm and is on a leather strap bracelet with a matching rose gold buckle. The scratch-resistant sapphire crystals cover both the case-front and case-back, allowing all of the intricate workings to be seen through the back. The pocket-watch movement is unique to IWC wristwatches and is fascinating to watch.

The silver dial of IWC’s Portuguese Regulateur Wempe ( Reference IW544303 ) includes three separate time displays. The central swallow-style minute hand points to the Arabic numerals of the minutes around the edge of the flange. The hour sub-dial is located at the 12 o’clock position and contains Roman numerals, while the seconds sub-dial is directly below it at the 6 o’clock position. The hands on all three dials are applied rose gold, which the silver dial shows off very well. The IWC Portuguese Regulateur Wempe Limited Edition is also water resistant up to 30 meters.

Because Reference IW544303 was limited to 50 pieces in the 18K rose gold case, these fine watches are collector’s pieces. Only 125 were created with other styles of cases, so the availability of the IWC Portuguese Regulateur Wempe Limited Edition IW544303 in any case style will be limited. The sleek design lends itself to any lifestyle and the uniqueness of the three dials on the face easily makes it a point of discussion.

The IWC Aquatimer Chronograph 371933

If you are looking for a luxury watch that is designed for water resistance, then the International Watch Company’s (IWC) Aquatimer Chronograph model #371933 may be perfect for you. This beautiful watch is water resistant up to 120 meters, which makes it suitable for snorkeling, swimming, skin diving and diving. The stainless steel case on the IWC Aquatimer Chronograph is a hefty 42 mm in diameter, which makes it easy to see whether underwater or above the water. The black dial shows off the white luminous hands and hour markers, for ease of use underwater.

The beautiful scratch resistant sapphire crystal of the IWC Aquatimer Chronograph clearly shows all of the features, such as a date display at the 3 o’clock position, a dial for the small seconds with a stop function and the internal uni-directional turning divers bezel that is operated by a crown located at the 4 o’clock position. This crown doubles as the Chronograph reset button. The stainless steel case is set off by the black rubber strap bracelet with a push-button safety release clasp.

The movement for the IWC Aquatimer Chronograph model #371933 is self-winding automatic with a 44 hour power reserve. IWC has been making fine luxury watches since 1868 and continues to be a leader in creating spectacular time pieces.  Their quality is unrivaled and they are regarded as one of the finest Swiss luxury watch manufacturers.  The Aquatimer is one of their unique lines, created for swimmers and divers who want to have fashion as well as function in their wristwatches.