IWC Portuguese Sidérale Scafusia Watch

After ten years of intensive research, Swiss watch manufacturer IWC has succeeded in uniting solar

Watches
100 Hypes 0 Comments

After ten years of intensive research, Swiss watch manufacturer IWC has succeeded in uniting solar time with sidereal time, together with astronomical displays, in a single watch. The result is a fascinating universal work of art which comes with a wealth of surprising complications and new technical features. The Portuguese Sidérale Scafusia is the most complex timepiece ever created by IWC. The Portuguese Sidérale Scafusia was designed to bring together astronomical displays and to show them with absolute precision. The most conspicuous feature of this new and highly complex timepiece is the constant-force tourbillon, which dominates the dial. But the reverse side of the watch is no less impressive. Neatly packed into the tiny space are a celestial chart, horizon, geographical coordinates, solar time, sidereal time, sunrise and sunset display as well as a display showing daytime, nighttime and twilight. And behind the display showing the number of day, of course, is a completely integrated perpetual calendar. Further information on the timepiece is available here.

Read Full Article

What to Read Next

IWC Introduces a Significant Range of Portugieser Models at Watches & Wonders
Watches

IWC Introduces a Significant Range of Portugieser Models at Watches & Wonders

Including a Portugieser Perpetual Calendar, relaunched with a durable new 18-carat “Armor Gold” case.

IWC Presents a Burgundy Portugieser Chronograph in the Spirit of the Lunar New Year
Watches

IWC Presents a Burgundy Portugieser Chronograph in the Spirit of the Lunar New Year

Spotlighting a majestic dragon engraving on its open caseback.

IWC Presents Its Latest Time-Telling Homage for ‘Le Petit Prince’
Watches

IWC Presents Its Latest Time-Telling Homage for ‘Le Petit Prince’

Introducing the Big Pilot’s Watch 43 Tourbillon Le Petit Prince edition.


IWC Schaffhausen Unveils Collaboration with Mercedes-AMG and Petronas Formula One Team
Watches

IWC Schaffhausen Unveils Collaboration with Mercedes-AMG and Petronas Formula One Team

With both examples expressed through the Pilot’s Watch Performance Chronograph 41.

Lanvin 2011 Fall Campaign Film
Fashion

Lanvin 2011 Fall Campaign Film

Lanvin releases a new clip tagged as the fashion house’s campaign film for Fall 2011. The piece

Jamie xx – BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix
Music 

Jamie xx – BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix

As the latest BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix, Jamie xx provides two hours of audio joy with cuts

Jay-Z & Kanye West to bring The Throne to the VMAs
Music 

Jay-Z & Kanye West to bring The Throne to the VMAs

It appears that this year’s MTV Video Music Awards will offer an exclusive preview of what to

Charlotte Gainsbourg - White Telephone
Music 

Charlotte Gainsbourg - White Telephone

Just two days after her new video for the title track from the French chanteuse’s forthcoming,

J. Cole - Lights Please (Urban Noize Remix)
Music 

J. Cole - Lights Please (Urban Noize Remix)

Urban Noize sends out his latest creation which takes on J. Cole’s breakthrough tune “Lights


When I Was 17: Big Sean, Tyler, the Creator & Kreayshawn
Music 

When I Was 17: Big Sean, Tyler, the Creator & Kreayshawn

In the latest episode of When I Was 17, MTV invited an interesting set of guests with Big Sean,

Crack & Shine International Episode 2: Paris
Art

Crack & Shine International Episode 2: Paris

As a follow-up to London’s 2009 Crack & Shine graffiti book, Crack & Shine International creates an

WSJ Presents Raf Simons' Home in Belgium
Design

WSJ Presents Raf Simons' Home in Belgium

Raf Simons, the designer behind the Raf Simons and Jil Sander brands, recently opened the doors to

Video Interview with Black Scale & Deadline
Fashion

Video Interview with Black Scale & Deadline

During this brand on brand interview, NA of Deadline checks in with Alfred De Tagle of Black

GOODENOUGH 2011 Fall/Winter New Releases
Fashion

GOODENOUGH 2011 Fall/Winter New Releases

GOODENOUGH was founded by fragment design’s Hiroshi Fujiwara decades ago and over the years the

More ▾
 
We got you covered. Don’t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.

By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.