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IWC Portuguese Perpetual Calendar "Double Moon" Hemisphere Moonphase 18kt Rose Gold Noir Edition with a Black Dial, raised Rose Gold colored Arabic Numeral hour markers & dot minute markers, Elegant leaf shaped polished rose gold hands, Self-Winding IWC Caliber 51614 Automatic Movement & 7-day Power Reserve, 44.2mm, Dark Brown Crocodile Strap, 18kt Rose Gold Foldover Deployant Buckle.
Perpetual Calendar with year display: Day of the week indicated on the outside perimeter of the sub-dial at the 9 oclock position. Date indicated on the outside perimeter of the sub-dial at the 3 oclock position. Month indicated at the sub-dial at the 6 oclock position. Current year displayed in a full 4 digit format with a window between the 7 & 8 oclock position. Moonphase: Displayed at sub-dial at the 12 oclock position. Indicated by a rose gold colored full moon display with a rotating black disc above the moon - the disc partially blocks the moon display imitating the wax & wane of the moon. Mirror images of the moon as seen from the northern and southern hemispheres & which deviates from the moons actual progress by a mere 12 seconds per lunar period. A 29.5 day countdown until the new moon. Power Reserve Indicator: This watch features an impressive 7-Day Power Reserve, indicated by a hand at the center of date sub-dial at the 3 oclock position. Small running seconds hand indicated by a hand at the center of the day sub-dial at the 9 oclock position.
At its core lies the automatic self-winding IWC caliber 51614 movement, a marvel in rhodium-plated craftsmanship. With 62 jewels, a shock absorber mechanism, and a straight-line lever escapement, this movement is a testament to precision. Its features include a monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, a self-compensating Breguet balance spring, and a micrometer regulator. The patented Pellaton winding mechanism, with a skeletonized rotor adorned with a gold medallion engraved "IWC - Probus Scafusia," adds a final touch of distinction to this timekeeping treasure. The IWC Portuguese Perpetual Calendar "Double Moon" Hemisphere Moonphase is not merely a watch; its an embodiment of timeless elegance and mechanical excellence.
The moonphase complication of the IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar II transcends mere functionality, transforming the watch into a celestial canvas that captures the imagination. Poetically positioned at the 12 oclock mark, the moonphase subdial is a miniature masterpiece, depicting the lunar cycle with mesmerizing precision. The moon, rendered in exquisite detail, gracefully waxes and wanes against the backdrop, evoking the timeless dance of celestial bodies in the night sky. Reference No. IW502122
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