The new chronograph Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph Edition «Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012» by IWC

Along with the official start of the regatta Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012, the Swiss watch brand IWC Schaffhausen, which is the official timekeeper of the "Everest" of sailing, in honor of the bravery and courage of the six participating crews has released a new wristwatch Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph Edition «Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012 ». As a sponsor of the team of Abu Dhabi Yacht the watch company IWC has also debuted in the team sport.
"This regatta is uncompromising circumnavigate one of the most difficult in terms of demands for teamwork and athletic competition promises, full of drama and adventure" - these words summarizes his speech the President of IWC Georges Kern, explaining the company's commitment to the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012. - "Professionals involved in racing, will be forced to face each day with the limitations and difficulties of all sorts, and so the company decided to dedicate the new IWC watch an extraordinary team spirit race. Our new product is also a real sailor, and is ideal for difficult weather conditions at sea. "
The new watch with a round titanium case has a diameter of 45.5 mm and 14.5 mm thick. The water-resistant of the chronograph is up to 60 meters. The crown is protected by a fuse and screwed into the casing. A sapphire crystal with double-sided anti-reflective coating serves to protect the case from its front and as a case back, which is also screwed into the casing.
The carbon black dial is marked with steel applied Arabic numerals and luminescent central hour and minute hands. Timing functions are displayed on the combined two-hand display hours and minutes in position 12 o'clock, small seconds display at 6 o'clock position, and the date aperture at 3 o'clock. The increasing complexity of fly-back on the dial is reflected in the red central second’s hand.
The case is built the manufactory chronograph automatic movement 89361 on 38 jewels. Reliable and durable, the mechanism has a 68- hour power reserve and balance frequency of 28 800 pc / h.
Sporty black rubber strap is fitted with a folding clasp in stainless steel.