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HANDS-ON: The new IWC Portofino collection delivers classical sophistication in spades

IWC usually brings to mind the stern, sporty range of military-inspired pilot’s watches, and occasionally the suave dressiness of one of their Portugeisers. Often under-appreciated is the Portofino collection — a group of watches which pay homage to one of the most classic eras in watchmaking history. With elegance and detail-oriented excellence in spades, the … Continued

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Buying Guide – Some Of The Best Watches Celebrating Chinese New Year 2023 / Year Of The Rabbit

Today marks the dawn of the Year of the Rabbit, the new year according to the Chinese Lunar calendar. And as every year, multiple brands have dedicated a special watch to celebrate the occasion. Incorporating the theme either in spirit, with images of rabbits or colours important to Chinese culture, or with an adaptation of […]

THE IMMORTALS – Why the sky is still the limit for the IWC Big Pilot’s watch

A pilot’s watch has long been considered a cornerstone of any well-rounded watch collection. And when you talk about flieger-type pilot’s watches, it doesn’t get any bigger than the International Watch Company’s Big Pilot’s. No other flieger watch commands the recognition of the Big Pilot’s, and with good reason. It’s a bold, immaculately crafted prestige … Continued

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The Collector’s Series – Sharing The Passion For The Impressive IWC Big Pilot Monopusher Le Petit Prince

If you’re following our Collector’s Series column, the name of the man who’s about to share his story should be familiar. Tom, also known as Wtt1975 on Instagram, has many passions. On one side, he’s a company owner involved in car-related things – something that deserves to be in our Petrolhead series. And on the […]

Introducing – The Bronze IWC Big Pilot 43 For Mr Porter

This isn’t the first time that luxury menswear outlet MR PORTER is partnering with watch brands to create special editions. In fact, it isn’t even the first time it has done it with IWC Schaffhausen. It makes sense since the same conglomerate, Richemont, owns both entities. Nevertheless, it can result in pretty cool models, and […]

Buying Guide – The Best Pilots Watches Of 2022

As the year comes to a close, you’re used to us reflecting on what we’ve seen and handled over these past 12 months. And it has been a lot, obviously. But scoping out the best watches in specific categories is not always easy. There might not have been that many novelties or simply an abundance […]

Video Review – The Racing Green IWC Big Pilot’s Watch 43

For almost 20 years, the name Big Pilot at IWC meant one thing: a 46mm, oversized, almost provocative watch inspired by 1940s B-Uhr, powered by a massive automatic movement with a 7-day power reserve and a dial so large that you could use the watch as a nightstand clock… And it also meant a display […]

First Look – The IWC Portugieser Chronograph Blue Panda Might Be The Collection’s Highlight

If there’s one watch that can be called a classic at IWC, it has to be the Portugieser Chronograph. One of the earliest models to be launched after the rebirth of the range, it succeeded the Portugieser Rattrapante with a simpler movement but almost identical design. And since its launch in 1998, with the exception […]

Interview – Christian Knoop, Creative Director For IWC, On The Opening Of The New Rotterdam Boutique

With the opening of the new mono-brand IWC boutique in Rotterdam, IWC further expands its presence in the Netherlands. It’s the first boutique in the world to reveal a completely new architectural concept, which invites people to fully immerse themselves in the world of IWC. As soon as you come inside, you’re stepping into an […]

Start your (virtual) engines… The IWC Esports Challenge at Battersea Power Station

The first time I set foot in a luxury watch boutique was for a sim racing competition in 2019, driving a GT3 car around the Hungaroring. I won a pen, notebook, and baseball cap for my third place ranking, and figured that I’d pretty much peaked in my sim racing career. IWC went down a … Continued

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