Launch Of The New IWC Portugieser Collection.

This year, IWC Schaffhausen celebrates the 75th anniversary of the lengendary Portugieser collection. To mark this very special occasion, IWC fans, watch enthusiasts and media partners were invited to preview the latest Portugieser collection. This exclusive event was held at the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall.        

Local celebrity Jamie Yeo was the emcee for the evening.

Matthieu Dupont (Managing Director, IWC South East Asia) with the opening speech. 

Video presentation.

    Guests enjoying an evening of warm camaraderie, highlighted by canapes and free flowing drinks.

The Portugieser collection... 

The Portugieser Perpetual Calendar with digital date and month, 75th Anniversary Edition (ref 3972). 

The new Portugieser handwound 8 days (ref 5102) 75th Anniversary Edition is reminiscent of the original Portugieser ref 325 from the 1930s. The original housed the beautiful cal 98 while this features an equally lovely eight day movement, cal 59215. 

The Portugieser Yacht Club Chronograph.

The Portugieser 7-day Automatic.

The Portugieser Perpetual Calendar.

The new Portugieser Annual Calendar (ref 5035).

Matthieu Dupont sharing the latest collection with guests.

Wrist shots and many IWCs spotted....

Bottom L-R: The Portugueser Jubilee 150th anniversary from a collector friend is one of my favourite IWC.  A really distinctive timepiece!