IWC Introduces Portugal Series Tourbillon Hand-wound Special Edition Watch Tribute Brand founder Mr. Jones

Schaffhausen, November 16, 2016 - Schaffhausen IWC is the only Swiss watch company founded by Americans. To demonstrate this unique tradition and mark the 100th anniversary of the death of Florentine Aliosto Jones, the founder of the memorial, IWC introduced a special edition watch in the Portuguese series: Tourbillon manual winding watch "DH Cray Georgia USA "special edition, equipped with red gold case, a limited edition of 27, exclusively sold in the United States IWC store. 1868, American watchmaker Florentine Ariosto Jones bravely crossed the Atlantic to create IWC International Watch Company in Schaffhausen for the U.S. market in northeastern Switzerland Create a high quality pocket watch. To recall the American tradition of the watch factory and to mark the 100th anniversary of the death of FA Jones, IWC introduced the special edition watch in the IWC Portuguese series and sold it in the United States: "FA Jones created the technical conditions for the time being leading the watch factory The long tradition of the IWC Portuguese Pocket Watch that is unique and embodies pioneering industrial standards is unmatched by the rest of the IWC watch range. "Georges Kern, Chief Executive IWC IWC, Schaffhausen Explanation Road. Jones paid tribute to his uncle Daniel Hastings Craig IWC Portuguese Tourbillon Hand-wound Watch "DH Craig America" ​​Special Edition (Model: IW546306) This special edition watch honed Jones' uncle Daniel Hasting Craig by engraving the words "DHCraig USA" on the highest quality 2N Pattern H Jones movement. Craig was not only a successful businessman but also a role model for Jones, giving Jones financial backing for creating the watch factory. On the occasion of the launch of this special edition watch, IWC worked with Save America's Clocks (SAC) to repair the historic clock on the streets of New York City. In addition, the IWC stores in New York and Los Angeles also held exquisite mini exhibitions. IWC Portugal series tourbillon manual winding watch "DH Craig America" ​​Special Edition (Model: IW546306) limited edition of 27. Jones also founded IWC IWC at Schaffhausen at the age of 27. The red gold case, silvered dial and black Santoni crocodile leather strap give the watch an elegant, classic look. This timepiece is self-made by IWC Model 98900 hand-wound movement drive, power reserve of up to 54 hours. The minute tourbillon in the "9 o'clock" position flutters to counteract the negative influence of gravity on the balance, thus effectively offsetting the deviation of the travel time and the frequency of 28800 vibrations per hour, resulting in extremely precise travel time. IWC Portuguese Series Tourbillon Hand-Wristwatch The "DH Craig America" ​​special edition was sold exclusively to IWC stores in the United States starting in October 2016. In addition to the watch, each buyer receives a numbered passport holder made by Santoni, a reminder of the young Jones' expedition to Europe. In addition, watch buyers receive "FAJones-Sein Leben, sein Vermächtnis, seine Uhren" (FA Jones - Life, Heritage and Timepieces). Included in the book are the words written by David Seyffer, IWC director of the Museum. The book tells the story of Florentine Aliosto Jones, the movement he created, and the founding and corporate history of IWC. In addition, the book also collected insights from collectors worldwide. Technical characteristics Model IW546306 Mechanical movement, "9 o'clock" minute tourbillon, transparent sapphire glass at the end, limited to 27 pieces. Movement Movement 98900 Vibration frequency 28800 times per hour / 4 Hertz 21 stones Power reserve 54 hours Manual winding Watch Material 18K red gold case, silver plated dial, black Santoni crocodile strap, red gold pin buckle Crystal double-sided anti-reflective convex sapphire glass table mirror Water resistance 3 bar 43 mm in diameter Case thickness 11 mm This article is reprinted from the table family, if you have any questions, please send an email to wbsj@wbiao.cn to contact us.