IWC

After the Breguet Marine Royale Alarm yesterday and the Hautlence Vortex Bronze this morning, here's another " beast " not often highlighted. Presented in 1993 to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the manufacture in Schaffhausen, the IWC Il Destriero S...  

Here is the platinum version. Credit: Watchbase. ...  

credit: antiquorum ...  

Thanks for the post, Emmanuel. All the best, Jon

Despite all the fantastic technical watches today, I think that this one is one of my favorites. I still remember having received the catalog with this watch in it. Surreal at that time and somehow still today! Thx for sharing, Dirk

I'm glad you like it too. It's such a good looking and well conceived watch. Have a very nice weekend. Best, Emmanuel

I even like the color gold version with the silver dial due to its great legibility, but the platinum is top! This is the definition of “Grand Complication” in my books. Amazing what they were able to create from a 7750…

True, but in a world where a perpetual calendar chronograph(Patek), is called GC we can “settle” for this, let alone the time when it was released, few if any, played in this game.

though the bezel looks a bit wide. The box looks great too.

remind me of Patek ref. 5001T (Sky Moon Tourbillon, which I've shown here) and I like it personally. And, yes, the box is lovely! Best, Emmanuel ...  

I actually think the movement is more beautiful than the dial and whilst it is large beast the number of complications and that stunning movement make it possible to forgive the watch for its size. Not being a huge fan of coloured gold watches obviously m... 

for platinum and for the back. I personally like the YG variant and the watch face which reminds me of Patek's ref. 5001T (Sky Moon Tourbillon). Best, Emmanuel ...  

Best, Emmanuel

Best, Emmanuel