HIGH-TECH DIVING
For the 50th anniversary of the Aquatimer collection, IWC has unveiled the first diving watch with a case made from Ceratanium in a limited edition.
To celebrate the golden jubilee of Aquatimer, IWC has chosen not to dive back into the history of the collection, but to provide a modern take on its diving watch with a limited edition of 50 pieces. The Aquatimer Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month “50 Years of Aquatimer” Edition stands out through the original design of its impressive 49mm Ceratanium-machined case. Ceratanium is a titanium and ceramic alloy. The result? It has the ideal properties of both elements. It is as robust and resistant to scratching as ceramics and it is as light and unbreakable as titanium. This high-tech material is also designed to provide a high level of rust resistance. Ceratanium is attractive for its aesthetic features, too. After being consolidated in a kiln, it takes on a highly original deep black colour.
The Aquatimer Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month has not left behind its aquatic origins and really is a tool for divers. The timepiece is watertight down to 100 metres, and its revolving internal bezel gives information about the duration of the dive.
Price: CHF50,000
By Dan Diaconu