The IWC Da Vinci watches for an elegant appearance

IWC's first Da Vinci appears in a hexagonal gold case, has long indices and simple hands on the dial. In 2008, just in time for the anniversary, IWC launched a new edition of the classic with a new design and a new name. The IWC Da Vinci Automatic Vintage 1969 appears in an elongated hexagonal case and is equipped with a sapphire crystal back and the in-house caliber 80111.

Easy to use with just one winding crown

In the midst of the quartz crisis, in 1985, the then IWC chief designer Kurt Klaus had the idea of ​​developing a mechanical chronograph with a perpetual calendar, moon phase display and four-digit year. The IWC Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Reference 3750 was born. Just one year later, the first case made of high-tech zirconium oxide ceramic appeared, the Reference 3755.

At the beginning of the 2000s, the Da Vinci perpetual calendar was also reissued. The case diameter is increased to 41.5 mm. The dial, which is now under anti-reflective sapphire crystal, appears in a striking design and with Arabic numerals. Just a few years later, IWC used its first in-house caliber 89360 in the Da Vinci chronograph. The tonneau-shaped case of the 1969 model is used here again. This case is IWC's most advanced case and was used on all models until 2017 to underline the company's sense of tradition and elegance.

Back to the roots

With the Da Vinci Automatic Moon Phase 36, the watches once again appear in the legendary round design of the 1980s. With these models, IWC resumes the tradition of creating more exclusive references for women. The entire Da Vinci collection is equipped with movable horns, which increases wearing comfort as the watch adapts perfectly to every wrist. All watches in the 36 model series have the “Flower of Life” engraved on the watch back. This geometric pattern consists of 19 intertwined circles.

Today's models all appear again in the classic, round design. If you want a classic 3-hand watch from the da Vinci series, it's best to choose the IWC Da Vinci Automatic 36. If you prefer the watch to be simple, the IW458307 from this series is the best choice. The case is made of stainless steel, the dial is silver-plated and has gold-colored Arabic numerals. If you like something a little more unusual, the IW458308 is the right choice. It stands out simply because of its raspberry-colored alligator leather. The stainless steel case is set with 54 diamonds. The numbers on this clock are black here. The Da Vinci Automatic 36 watches are equipped with the caliber 35111 and therefore have a power reserve of 42 hours.

Unique style in different variations

If you want to wear a perpetual calendar on your wrist, then you should buy the Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Chronograph. The reference IW392103 is equipped with black alligator leather and an Ardoise dial. The housing here is made of stainless steel. If you prefer a watch in red gold, buy the IW392101. This has a silver-plated dial with gold hands and numbers and dark brown alligator leather. The whole thing is made possible with the in-house caliber 89630.

The Da Vinci Automatic Moon Phase 36 IW459306 has a moon phase display on its silver-plated dial at the 12 o'clock position. The stainless steel case contains the caliber 35800. If you like the Da Vinci Automatic 36 but find the diameter too small, your best choice is the Da Vinci Automatic. Here the case diameter has been increased to 40.4 mm. The three variants in this series are all available in a stainless steel housing. The IW356601 is available with a black alligator leather and a silver-plated dial. The IW356602 is made with a rhodium-plated surface and shiny hands. And the IW356605 is available with a blue rhodium-coated dial and polished stainless steel bracelet. If you own one of these watches and would like to sell it, we would be happy to help you here too. Simply contact us by phone or using our purchase form.