LuxuryWatchesIWC reveals new Portugieser Tourbillon Lewis Hamilton editionThe watch is limited to just 44 examples, matching Hamilton’s F1 car numberWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
LuxuryWatchesIWC reveals new Portugieser Tourbillon Lewis Hamilton editionThe watch is limited to just 44 examples, matching Hamilton’s F1 car numberWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
The watch is limited to just 44 examples, matching Hamilton’s F1 car number
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: IWC)
(Image credit: IWC)
Swiss watchmaker IWC has revealed a new timepiece in collaboration with Lewis Hamilton, called – deep breath, everyone – the Portugieser Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph Lewis Hamilton.
The watch is a reimagining of one of IWC’s oldest models, the Portugieser. The 43.5mm case is made from platinum houses a striking sunburst teal dial with a diamond set alongside each numerical hour marker. Alternative colours of burgundy, champagne, deep magenta and rich purple were also considered when IWC consulted with Hamilton, says the watchmaker’s chief design officer Christian Knoop. But ultimately Hamilton chose teal – fitting, given the signature Petronas Green highlight colour of the Mercedes-AMG F1 team.
Thewatchalso features a date complication with a dial that sweeps from one to 31 at the nine o’clock position, a second counter above that, and a viewing window showing off the intricate tourbillon movement within.
(Image credit: IWC)
(Image credit: IWC)
Speaking to IWC’s ownThe Journal, Knoop said of working with Hamilton: “The collaboration was a real delight…Lewis actively engages in the design process. It is an honour for us as creators to see someone who is not just choosing something from the options we put in front of him, but who really gets involved in the creative process.
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“Lewis is so interested in art and fashion. Time and time again he has demonstrated his genuine enjoyment in creating beautiful timepieces. He is very clear in what he envisions but at the same time a very, very humble personality. He is just a fantastic person to work with.”
Limited to 44 pieces worldwide, the IWC Portugieser Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph Lewis Hamilton is priced at £143,000.
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