In 1986, for the first time was announced the IWC Da Vinci watch model in ceramic package. Da Vinci Chronograph Ceramic presented in 2010, combining zirconium oxide that is extremely scratch resistant, non-magnetic and acid resistant, with grade 5 titanium, a material which has proved valuable in aircraft, among other things. In addition to the striking bezel, other parts are also made of titanium: case, back, crown and buttons. For the first time in the series of IWC was used satin and polished titanium. Inside the case is also a variety of innovations. In the Da Vinci Chronograph Ceramic mechanism is mounted directly in the ceramic annular casing. Button chronograph equipped with a wear resistant coating and is also made of ceramic. In addition, new to the IWC is the extravagant design of the dial, which has tried for a handsome, three-dimensional design. Soaring counters in the form of a tunnel raised above the general line, while the dial stopwatch part slips under them. Sapphire glass convex shape, which makes the inner surface of the panel visually flatter. The general form of hours supplements specially treated calf leather strap whose surface resembles that of high-tech fabrics. Flyback chronograph combines the counter for hours, minutes and seconds in a single adder. |