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IWC Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Moonphase
18kt Rose Gold Kurt Klauss Limited Edition 500 Pieces
Reference No: IW376203
18kt Rose Gold Kurt Klauss Limited Edition 500 Pieces
Reference No: IW376203
Watch
Description
The 43mm solid 18kt Rose Gold three-body case, rounded tonneau-shaped bezel, and lapidated lugs are polished/brushed. The two-tiered silver Guilloche dial has applied luminous pink gold shaped hour marker indexes, luminous rose gold alpha hands, a gold center chronograph hand, and an outer 1/5th seconds track with Arabic numerals every 5-minutes. There is a subsidiary dial for the small seconds at the 9 o'clock position, inset into the day indicator. The Chronograph/Stopwatch function includes a minute counter that's combined with the moon phase sub-dial at 12 o'clock, and the hour counter is combined with the month sub-dial at the 6 o'clock position. The perpetual calendar feature includes a 4-digit rectangular year display at 8 o'clock, and to the left of the month indicator is the signature of Kurt Klaus. There are inset-shaped rectangular chronograph pushers and a screwed-down winding crown. The solid case back is secured with 8 screws, and it's engraved with a relief of Kurt Klaus, the master watchmaker who worked for IWC for over 50 years. It's water resistant to 30 meters/99 feet, and it has a power reserve of 44-hours at full wind. The 15mm thick case, dial, and movement are all signed.
This IWC Da Vinci Kurt Klaus Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Moonphase IW376203 has a mechanical automatic self-winding IWC caliber 79261 movement that's rhodium plated with cotes de Geneve embellishment. It's constructed with 39 jewels, and a shock absorber mechanism. It includes a straight-line lever escapement, a monometallic balance that's adjusted for temperature and 5 positions, a self-compensating flat balance spring, and a hacking seconds mechanism. The rotor oscillates at a frequency of 28,800 vph (4 Hz). The IWC Da Vinci Kurt Klaus Perpetual Calendar IW376203 is limited and numbered in an edition of only 500 examples worldwide.
The Da Vinci was born from the fertile mind of IWC’s Kurt Klaus, who had joined IWC in 1957 and trained under its legendary technical director Albert Pellaton, who devised the elegantly simple and beautiful automatic winding system that still bears his name. The development process of the perpetual calendar mechanism was a historic one for IWC for several reasons. First, the resulting watch would be the most complicated wristwatch that IWC had ever made. Secondly, it would be the first perpetual calendar in which all indications would be coordinated internally (including the phase of the moon) and which could dispense with the complex pusher adjustment system that had until then characterized all perpetual calendars. And finally, it would be the first perpetual calendar wristwatch to show the full four-digit year. Finally, the entire mechanism was designed and laid out by Kurt Klaus using a slide rule, pencil and paper, and paper models of the movement –it would be the last movement designed “by hand” at IWC.
Crafted with the finest materials and attention to detail reflective of IWC's standards, the IW376203 is not just a timekeeping instrument but also a piece of art. It is a fitting tribute to Kurt Klaus, whose contributions to the field of watchmaking are legendary, encapsulating his philosophy of creating complex yet easily manageable mechanical watches. This model is highly sought after by collectors due to its combination of technical prowess, historical significance, and aesthetic appeal.
The design and implementation of a perpetual calendar alone are monumental tasks. This complication must accurately account for the irregularities in the Gregorian calendar, adjusting for months of varying lengths and leap years without manual correction until the year 2100. Integrating a four-digit year display, especially one positioned subtly beneath the 7 o'clock hour marker, adds another layer of sophistication. This feature is extremely rare and showcases Klaus’s dedication to creating not just a functional timepiece but also a repository of time itself, capturing centuries of calendar calculations in a mechanical format.
Moreover, adding a chronograph to this mix introduces the challenge of mechanical timing, requiring precise control over the start, stop, and reset functions that measure elapsed time. The moon phase indicator further enriches the dial, requiring meticulous calculation to accurately depict the lunar cycle.
Kurt Klaus’s approach to integrating these complications involves an intricate symphony of gears, springs, and levers, all working in unison. The watch’s movement must be engineered to not only perform these functions but do so in a way that maintains the integrity and accuracy of the watch over long periods. This requires a deep understanding of mechanical engineering as well as a creative approach to problem-solving, ensuring that each complication can be adjusted and aligned without interfering with others.
The elegance with which these features are displayed on the dial also speaks to Klaus's design philosophy. Despite the complexity, the dial must remain legible and aesthetically pleasing, balancing technical functionality with artistic elegance. The layout is carefully planned to ensure that each indicator is easily readable at a glance, which is a testament to Klaus’s meticulous attention to detail and his understanding of the wearer's experience.
It takes a master watchmaker like Kurt Klaus to envision and realize a watch that not only performs a multitude of sophisticated functions but also does so with a grace that conceals the intricate mechanics beneath a beautifully crafted exterior. This blend of functionality, innovation, and design is what makes the IWC Da Vinci Kurt Klaus Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Moonphase IW376203 a masterpiece of horological art.
This Timepiece is in a unworn condition complete with box & papers accompanied with a full value appraisal and a Full
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