IWC Portofino Moon Phase "150 Years Edition" *Like New* [ID14930]

Pre-owned IWC Portofino Moon Phase Ref. IW516405, with a 45mm steel case, steel bezel, blue lacquered dial with white-printed indices and numerasl (5-minute intervals), 3 sub-dials: small seconds al 6 o'clock, display for 8-day power reserve at 9 o'clock and moon phase at 12 o'clock, date indicator at 3 o'clock. Sapphire crystal and see-through case back with medallion in 18ct gold engraved with "150 years". Hand-wound mechanical movement, calibre 59800. Dark blue alligator leather strap by Santoni with steel buckle.

Like new. Complete with original box and documents.


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Over the last decades, the swiss manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has devoted a big share of their development department to Pilot's watches. Having a very fond relationship with the aircraft industry and as big enthusiasts of renowned pilots, in 1936 they produced the first Pilot's Watch, beginning what will become one of their biggest and most wanted watches' families. As new Pilot's models were produced, is noticeable the use of the finest materials and high-end technology applied to complications.
Over the past 3 decades, the Portofino watch family has established itself as one of IWC's most successful families and is equally popular both men and women. The origins of the large, minimalistic case design for the Portofino can be traced back to the 1970s, when the Lépine pocket watch became the inspiration for the entire watch family. The "pocket-watch-style wristwatch" was presented in 1984 with the name "Portofino". Since then this watch family, with timepieces that retain their value and, above all, remain timeless, has been a permanent part of IWC's collection.
Schaffhausen, 15 January 2018 - IWC unveiled 3 limited edition Portofino models at the SIHH in Geneva as part of the Jubilee collection to celebrate the company's 150th anniversary. The Portofino Hand-Wound Moon Phase comes in gold and stainless steel with a white or blue lacquered dial, a total of 150 watches available in 5N gold and 350 in stainless steel. This IWC Portofino Moon Phase "150 Years Edition" is the perfect choice either for professional use or just to show off a powerful wrist.