IWC Portofino 8 Days IW510102 (Rrp £9,200)

IWC Portofino x Santoni Hand-Wound 8 Days IW510102. Case diameter 45mm, case height 11.7mm. Water resistant to 30 metres. Mechanical Hand Wound IWC 59210 calibre movement, 28,800vph, 30 jewels and a power reserve of 8 days. Black dial with applied index hour markers and sapphire glass. Second sweep sub-dial at 6 o’clock, power reserve indicator at 9 o’clock and date display at 3 o’clock. Dark brown Alligator strap by Santoni with steel buckle. Box and papers dated June 2021. RRP £9,200.

The IWC Portofino collection, introduced in the 1980s, embodies timeless elegance inspired by the idyllic Italian village of Portofino. With its classic design, Portofino watches feature clean lines, round cases, and simple dials. Over the years, the collection has offered a variety of models, from manual to automatic movements, chronographs, moon phase complications, and date displays. The Portofino Hand-Wound, with its manual-winding movement and understated aesthetics, pays homage to Portofino’s simplistic charm. This collection has become synonymous with IWC’s commitment to craftsmanship and sophistication. Its enduring appeal lies in the ability to seamlessly transition from casual to formal settings while encapsulating the spirit of la dolce vita. The IWC Portofino remains a symbol of understated luxury in the world of Swiss watchmaking.