1,017 Discussions and CommentsMember since July 16, 2001Singapore,
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flyrobyfly36 Wrote:New IWC caliber? I haven't found details in the launch page.
Eagerly waiting for some extra info in the IWC forum, the first to know!
From the article on the dual time on the "news & events" section:
It is a new two-barrel pawl-winding calibre, presumably designed in-house but manufacturing is out-sourced, from the press blurb:
"the new 64710 calibre, which is manufactured exclusively for IWC by MHVF (Manufacture Horlogère ValFleurier)"
"Behind all this ingenious functionality is the completely new 64710 calibre, which stands for relentless progress in terms of both construction and design. The bearings which are used to seat the moving parts, for example, are made not only of synthetic ruby but also of high-tech zirconium oxide. The state-of-the-art design principles are likewise reflected in the indexless adjustment system. Precision setting of the enormously accurate movement is achieved via four weight screws on the balance rim, which oscillates at a rate of 4 hertz or 28,800 beats per hour. Two barrels ensure a power reserve of 72 hours when the watch is fully wound. A bidirectional pawl-winding system transmits energy to the barrels every time the wearer of the Portofino Dual Time moves his arm. The rotor with engraving “Probus Scafusia“—“Good, solid craftsmanship from Schaffhausen“—and the exquisitely finished movement can be viewed through the sapphire-glass back."
I talked to the head of the design team for this movement:
29 jewels 30mm wide by 6.15mm high Free sprung balance Rhodium plated (not nickel) As mentioned, 4 hrs and 72 hr power reserve Designed totally in-house, prototype and tested in-house and then produced exclusively for IWC by ValFleurier Not related to any Panerai movement
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Michael Friedberg Wrote:I talked to the head of the design team for this movement:
29 jewels 30mm wide by 6.15mm high Free sprung balance Rhodium plated (not nickel) As mentioned, 4 hrs and 72 hr power reserve Designed totally in-house, prototype and tested in-house and then produced exclusively for IWC by ValFleurier Not related to any Panerai movement
Thanks! Interesting information. If I may speculate - in the future, maybe this could replace the 30710 caliber for the next version of Spitfire UTC, and maybe as a version stripped of the dual time feature, replace the 30110 caliber for the Mark XVII :)
1,017 Discussions and CommentsMember since July 16, 2001Singapore,
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Michael Friedberg Wrote:I talked to the head of the design team for this movement:
29 jewels 30mm wide by 6.15mm high Free sprung balance Rhodium plated (not nickel) As mentioned, 4 hrs and 72 hr power reserve Designed totally in-house, prototype and tested in-house and then produced exclusively for IWC by ValFleurier Not related to any Panerai movement
Eagerly waiting for some extra info in the IWC forum, the first to know!
Regards,
Roberto
Last edited: 11 January, 2013 - 11:07
Hmm... Based on the specs and the diameter, I hazard a guess that the 64710 is based on Panerai P.9001 movement.
Regards, Michael
mfriedberg@iwcforum.com
Last edited: 5 April, 2012 - 19:53
From the article on the dual time on the "news & events" section:
It is a new two-barrel pawl-winding calibre, presumably designed in-house but manufacturing is out-sourced, from the press blurb:
"the new 64710 calibre, which is manufactured exclusively for IWC by MHVF (Manufacture Horlogère ValFleurier)"
"Behind all this ingenious functionality is the completely new 64710 calibre, which stands for relentless progress in terms of both construction and design. The bearings which are used to seat the moving parts, for example, are made not only of synthetic ruby but also of high-tech zirconium oxide. The state-of-the-art design principles are likewise reflected in the indexless adjustment system. Precision setting of the enormously accurate movement is achieved via four weight screws on the balance rim, which oscillates at a rate of 4 hertz or 28,800 beats per hour. Two barrels ensure a power reserve of 72 hours when the watch is fully wound. A bidirectional pawl-winding system transmits energy to the barrels every time the wearer of the Portofino Dual Time moves his arm. The rotor with engraving “Probus Scafusia“—“Good, solid craftsmanship from Schaffhausen“—and the exquisitely finished movement can be viewed through the sapphire-glass back."
D.
29 jewels
30mm wide by 6.15mm high
Free sprung balance
Rhodium plated (not nickel)
As mentioned, 4 hrs and 72 hr power reserve
Designed totally in-house, prototype and tested in-house and then produced
exclusively for IWC by ValFleurier
Not related to any Panerai movement
Regards, Michael
mfriedberg@iwcforum.com
Last edited: 5 April, 2012 - 19:53
Thanks! Interesting information.
If I may speculate - in the future, maybe this could replace the 30710 caliber for the next version of Spitfire UTC, and maybe as a version stripped of the dual time feature, replace the 30110 caliber for the Mark XVII :)
Thank you, Michael - good to know.
D.
Regards,
Roberto
Last edited: 11 January, 2013 - 11:07