68-hour power reserve when fully wound ∙ Mechanical external / internal rotating bezel with SafeDive system ∙ Date display ∙ Stopwatch function with minutes and seconds ∙ Flyback function ∙ Small hacking seconds ∙ Luminescent elements on hands, dial and internal rotating bezel ∙ Screw-in crown ∙ Sapphire glass, convex, antireflectivecoating on both sides ∙ Water-resistant 30 bar ∙ IWC bracelet quick-change system ∙ Case height 17 mm ∙ Diameter 44 mm
IWC Schaffhausen has produced a special edition of the iconic Aquatimer diver’s watch with production limited to 500 watches and a special hammerhead shark engraving on the case back. The Aquatimer Chronograph Edition “Sharks” is exclusively bundled with a copy of Michael Muller’s book of the same name. The limited Collector’s Edition TASCHEN book is signed by the photographer and presented in a bite-proof metal shark cage. Famed for his portraits of Hollywood stars, the American photographer travelled the globe to document shark species with an unprecedented degree of technical perfection.
The Aquatimer Chronograph Edition “Sharks” is limited to 500 watches. The engraving on the case back depicts a group of hammerhead sharks swimming. The distinctive grey dial was inspired by the colour of many sharks. Enclosed in a stainless-steel case, the timepiece is driven by an IWC-manufactured 89365 calibre. The chronograph is water-resistant to 30 bar and boasts a flyback function, a self-winding system and a power reserve of 68 hours. Dive times can be set using the mechanical external/internal rotating bezel. This trailblazing IWC development combines the excellent legibility of an internal rotating bezel with the ease of use of an external bezel. The IWC SafeDive system ensures that the internal bezel can only be adjusted in an anticlockwise direction. Luminescent coatings on the dial, hands and the internal rotating bezel provide optimum legibility underwater.
This exclusive Aquatimer is supplied in a bundle with Michael Muller’s book “Sharks”. The American photographer is famous for his portraits of the world’s most elite actors, musicians and sports stars. But for the past decade, Muller has been concentrating on his work with sharks. He swims with the ocean predators without the usual protection of an iron cage, approaching them with a 1,200-watt underwater strobe lighting rig. As a result, he manages to portray them with the same technical perfection the he brings to his Hollywood studio shoots. His spectacular photographs have been collected and presented in an extra-large coffee-table book from the renowned publishing house TASCHEN. The volume is signed by the photographer and presented in a striking iron cage, guaranteed to protect against shark bites.
68-hour power reserve when fully wound ∙ Mechanical external / internal rotating bezel with SafeDive system ∙ Date display ∙ Stopwatch function with minutes and seconds ∙ Flyback function ∙ Small hacking seconds ∙ Luminescent elements on hands, dial and internal rotating bezel ∙ Screw-in crown ∙ Sapphire glass, convex, antireflectivecoating on both sides ∙ Water-resistant 30 bar ∙ IWC bracelet quick-change system ∙ Case height 17 mm ∙ Diameter 44 mm
About IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN:
With a clear focus on technology and development, the Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has been producing timepieces of lasting value since 1868. The company has gained an international reputation based on a passion for innovative solutions and technical ingenuity. One of the world’s leading brands in the luxury watch segment, IWC crafts masterpieces of Haute Horlogerie at their finest, combining supreme precision with exclusive design. As an ecologically and socially responsible company, IWC is committed to sustainable production, supports institutions around the globe in their work with children and young people, and maintains partnerships with organizations dedicated to climate and environmental protection.