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IWC Explained: In-house movements

IWC Explained: In-house movements
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Research and innovation play important roles in the development of our in-house movements. But another quality is significant: passion. Join Thomas Gaeumann, who is responsible for IWC’s in-house movement development, as he introduces our movements and explains what makes them tick.

Introduction to IWC’s in-house movements

What exactly is a movement? And how does it work? Thomas Gaeumann starts with the basics of movement manufacturing and reveals his favorite in our first video.

 

The Calibre 69

It took 8 years to perfect the Caliber 69, now powering the iconic Portugieser Chronograph. The sapphire case back reveals its stunning mechanics in motion. In our second video, Thomas Gaeumann gives you a closer look.

 

The IWC Perpetual Calendar 42

The Portugieser Perpetual Calendar has been an IWC icon for years. One of the latest stars? The Perpetual Calendar 42, powered by the in-house 82650 caliber. In our third video, Thomas Gaeumann shares how his team downsized this fan favorite.