IWC Schaffhausen produced its first chronograph more than 40 years ago, and mechanical chronographs remain a key pillar in all of its core collections today. They are available in various case sizes and dial colors. A wide range of strap and bracelet options makes them even more versatile. This vast selection makes it easy for everyone to find an IWC chronograph that expresses their personality and reflects their lifestyle. All chronographs share the cutting-edge technology from the IWC Manufakturzentrum in Schaffhausen : they are all powered by movements from the IWC-manufactured 69000 caliber family, which offer the utmost in performance, precision, and durability.
The latest innovation from Schaffhausen is in fact the family of IWC-manufactured 69000 calibres, designed with uncompromising attention to robustness, reliability and durability. The chronograph is controlled via a column wheel which allows you to precisely manage the individual phases of the engagement sequence. Additionally, when pressing the buttons, there is a distinct tactile resistance. The perfect integration with the basic movement and the accurate coordination of all components help to ensure that the correct rhythms are maintained even when the chronograph is subjected to intense use.
For IWC, functionality comes first. This uncompromising functional design approach has led to IWC's typical vertical arrangement of subdials, in which chrono minutes are displayed at 12 o'clock. This arrangement significantly improves readability and has become a distinctive design feature of IWC chronographs. It is present in the entire range of IWC-manufactured chronograph movements and in all major collections.
In its Schaffhausen manufacture, IWC uses cutting-edge processes to ensure the highest quality and precision of its chronograph movements. The assembly of the IWC-manufactured caliber 69000, for example, is carried out in a dedicated line and is divided into several smaller stages. This approach allows you to achieve the best possible quality at every stage of the process. The assembly is accompanied by an integrated quality concept. In addition to quality checks after each stage, there is also a final check in the FIM (Final Inspection Movement) chamber developed by IWC, where all relevant movement functions are automatically tested over a period of 12 days.
Thanks to its combination of elegance and sportiness, the Portugieser Chronograph has become one of the most prized members of the IWC Portugieser family. The combination of the 18-carat red gold chronograph with the black rubber strap creates a striking new look. The supple and durable rubber strap offers exceptional comfort year-round. It also highlights the understated design of this iconic timepiece. Ask your IWC boutique about the available strap and bracelet options. The Portugieser Chronograph is powered by the IWC-manufactured 69355 caliber movement. Enabling the measurement of time periods of up to 30 minutes, it features IWC's signature vertical dial layout. The chronograph minutes are positioned at 12 o'clock for easy readability. The Portugieser Chronograph in 18-carat red gold or stainless steel can also be paired with an olive green rubber strap.
IW3700 Porche Design Titanium Chronograph 1
The watch, presented as part of the collaboration with Porche Design, was the first chronograph in the world with a titanium case and bracelet.
IW3705 Pilot's Watch chronograph Ceramic
It was IWC's first Pilot Watch with a durable and scratch-resistant zirconium oxide ceramic case.
IW3799 Pilot's Warch Double Chronograph Top Gun
The rattrapante hand can be stopped separately via the pusher at 10 o'clock, thus allowing two independent measurements of short times.
IW515103– Portofino Hand-Wound Monopusher
In a traditional chronograph, two pushers at 2 and 4 o'clock control the stopwatch functions. The in-house caliber 59360, on the other hand, integrates a single button in the crown.
