iwc 371508

IWC has just introduced a limited edition skeleton version of their popular Portuguese timepiece. This limited edition timepiece was created as a tribute to the founder of IWC, F.A. Jones. The round Portuguese case is made of 18K rose gold or 950 Platinum. It is powered by a hand wound IWC Calibre 98910 movement, that allows precise adjustment of the escapement (due to a long index regulator). The movement has decorative elements based on the historical Jones caliber from the beginning of IWC. The movement and dial are fully hand skeletonized, creating not only a working timepiece, but also a work of art.The Portuguese F.A. Jones Squelette is available in a limited edition of 100 pieces in rose gold and 50 pieces in platinum.Retail $43,000/$58,000 (Rose Gold/Platinum)Source: IWC

I have never been a big IWC fan, I just don’t like most of their designs, too clean I guess. However, they make great watches, and I start to like the . There are 1953 pieces made, because 1953 was the year of Cousteau’s first major underwater project. Click and go to the IWC novelties 2004 to find out more about this watch. For German readers, look no further, is a marvelous write-up on the Aquatimer done by .