IWC Destriero Scafusia Platinum Vintage Review

Nicolas (amanico) revisits the IWC Destriero Scafusia Platinum, a horological marvel from the early 2000s that captivated collectors with its ambitious Grande Complication. His post highlights IWC's significant role alongside brands like Franck Muller and Patek Philippe in pushing the boundaries of watchmaking during that era. This piece serves as a timely reminder of a watch that combined a tourbillon, minute repeater, perpetual calendar, and split-seconds chronograph into a single, breathtaking movement.

This one certainly made a lot of us dream, in the very early 2000's.

Only a few brands tried to play the " Grande Complication " game. IWC was one of them, along with Franck Muller and... Patek.

Tourbillon, Minute Repeater, Perpetual Calendar and Split Seconds.

Credit: Christies.

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That was quite something!

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The IWC Destriero Scafusia was previously reviewed in depth by SJX on WatchProSite, with additional images and commentary available in the archived thread.
The 18mm case height of the Destriero Scafusia, while substantial, is noted to wear more comfortably with a bracelet than with a traditional strap.
The Destriero Scafusia is recognized as an historically important watch, representing a significant achievement in complex watchmaking.

The Discussion

amanico

Aug 2, 2024

To say the least! ;)

Watchonthewrist

Aug 2, 2024

It still is a amazing watch imho .

amanico

Aug 2, 2024

Honestly, yes. Many so called Grandes Complications are not Grandes Complications, this one is a true one.

Bruno.M1

Aug 2, 2024

And all of this based on a valjoux 7750 is impressive

hora12reborn

Aug 2, 2024

+1 as was the BP 1735 developed by Dominique Loiseau.

smironov

Aug 2, 2024

And being 42mm wide it is perfectly wearable

Although 18mm height works better with abracelet than with a strap. Amazing historically important watch.

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