IWC Schaffhausen has unveiled the Portugieser Hand-Wound Monopusher Edition “Laureus Sport for Good”. With this special edition, the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer continues its support of the social sports projects run by its partner, Laureus Sport for Good.

IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Monopusher Edition "Laureus Sport For Good"
IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Monopusher Edition "Laureus Sport For Good"

Limited to just 500 watches, the Portugieser Hand-Wound Monopusher Edition “Laureus Sport for Good” (Ref. IW515301) is the 14th Laureus special edition from IWC and the first Portugieser with a monopusher chronograph.

IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Monopusher Edition "Laureus Sport For Good" Caseback
IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Monopusher Edition "Laureus Sport For Good"

The timepiece is enclosed in a 46-millimetre stainless steel case, with a characteristic Laureus blue dial and rhodium-plated hands. The small seconds dial is at 6 o’clock and the power reserve display is at 9 o’clock. The watch is fitted with a black alligator leather strap by Santoni.

IWC In House Movement 59360
IWC 59360 Calibre

The IWC-manufactured hand-wound 59360 calibre has an eight-day power reserve. The monopusher chronograph can be started, stopped and reset with a single push- button that is integrated in the crown. The recorded time is displayed on the subdial at 12 o’clock.

IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Monopusher Edition "Laureus Sport For Good" Watch Review
IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Monopusher Edition "Laureus Sport For Good"

Engraved on the back of the watch is the winning design from the annual IWC drawing competition for participants of Laureus projects. This year, the jury selected a drawing by 15-year old Yi Xin from China as the winning entry with a moving portrayal of friendship.

The New IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Monopusher Edition "Laureus Sport For Good"
IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Monopusher Edition "Laureus Sport For Good"

Yi is a participant in the “Special Olympics China” programme. This Laureus-supported project offers training in Olympic sports disciplines for children and adults with mental disabilities.

IWC Monopusher Chronograph
IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Monopusher Edition "Laureus Sport For Good"

IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Monopusher Edition "Laureus Sport For Good"

Technical specifications:

Ref. IW515301

Features: Mechanical movement – Monopusher chronograph function – Minute and second stop function – Power reserve display – Date display – Special back engraving – Limited to 500 watches

Movement:

·      IWC-manufactured caliber: 59360

·      Frequency: 28,800 vph / 4 Hz

·      Jewels: 36

·      Power reserve: 192 h (8 days)

·      Winding: Hand-wound

Case:

·      Materials: Stainless steel case, blue dial, rhodium-plated hands and appliques, black Santoni alligator leather strap

·      Crystal: Sapphire, arched edge, anti-reflective coating on both sides

·      Water-resistant: 3 bar

·      Diameter: 46 mm

·      Height: 13.9 mm

Strap: Black alligator leather strap by Santoni

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Bryan Habana (L) received the Portugieser Hand-Wound Monopusher Edition „Laureus Sport for Good" from IWC CEO Christoph Grainger-Herr which was launched on the occasion of the Laureus World Sport Awards on February 17, 2020 in Berlin, Germany

The price for the IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Monopusher Edition "Laureus Sport For Good" is CHF 17,000 and is limited to 500 pieces.

For more information please visit IWC Schaffhausen Online.

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Liam Payne wearing the new Portugieser Hand-Wound Monopusher Edition “Laureus Sport for Good” which was launched on the occasion of the Laureus World Sports Awards on February 17,2020 in Berlin, Gemany

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Brand Ambassador Lewis Hamilton attends the 2020 Laureus World Sports Awards at Verti Music Hall on February 17, 2020 in Berlin, Germany. The most outstanding athletes of the past year were honored at the Laureus World Sports Awards 2020

IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Monopusher Edition "Laureus Sport For Good" Review Watches
IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Monopusher Edition "Laureus Sport For Good"

For more information please visit IWC Online.