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MTR's deep dive into the IWC Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Rattrapante highlights a pivotal era for IWC, marked by the collaboration of GĂźnter BlĂźmlein and Kurt Klaus. This article explores the enduring appeal and technical mastery of the Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar, a reference that elevated IWC's horological standing in 1985. MTR, a long-time owner and enthusiast, shares his personal journey with this iconic complication, offering a unique perspective on its historical significance and lasting impact.
A rather rare combination of PC & split second complications only. A poetic watch that measures time duration from the longest to the shortestâŚ
Love this ref- the unique case, pushers, lugs, platinum, rattrapante, PC. All top class
Iâm a fan of busier dials, and the dial here is no question busy. But so appealing, especially in this colour too. I did own a similar dial layout in the Portuguese PPC and while busy it was always legible for me. I havenât even mentioned the case and pushers yet. Itâs just a cool package, and in my eyes itâs getting cooler and cooler every year.
I had owned also the predecessor model 3750 (case size 39mm) in white gold which I had sold to fund another watch and because the readability was not sufficient for me. Nevertheless I missed it terribly. And always looked for a successor. But it had to be a âbetterâ version of my first one. 2,5 years ago and about 15 years after selling my 3750 I found what I had been looking for. After 15 years of searching this was incredible luck! The watch (a Da Vinci second generation in 41,5mm) was new and
Thanks a lot for watching. Cheers Thomas
Itâs definitely a keeper for me I will never let go.
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