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Front shot of IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Tourbillon Day & Night with black dial, 18 ct Armor Gold® Case and black alligator leather strap by Santoni

The tourbillon ranks among the most sophisticated complications in watchmaking. While its continuous rotation contributes to a more precise rate, it also provides a fascinating visual spectacle on the dial of these Portugieser watches.

Close up of IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Tourbillon Day & Night with black dial, 18 ct Armor Gold® Case and black alligator leather strap by Santoni.
Back shot of IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Tourbillon Day & Night with 18 ct Armor Gold® Case and black alligator leather strap by Santoni.

81000 calibre family

The IWC-manufactured 81000 calibre family consists of compact and precise hand-wound movements, capable of storing a power reserve of 84 hours in the mainspring. The balance oscillates at a frequency of 5 hertz (28,800 vibrations per hour).

Front shot of IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Tourbillon Day & Night with black dial, 18 ct Armor Gold® Case and black alligator leather strap by Santoni on a woman's wrist

Where time flies.

Ask watchmakers, and one thing is soon clear: their favourite complication is the tourbillon. At the same time, it is one of the most demanding. 

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Side shot of IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Tourbillon Day & Night with 18 ct Armor Gold® Case and black alligator leather strap by Santoni.
Hacking tourbillon mechanism
Power Reserve 84 hours
Day & Night display
Flying minute tourbillon