IWC, known for their exceptional watches, has just announced the grand winner of the prestigious Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) 2024 awards. Often referred to as the Oscars of Watchmaking, the GPHG celebrates the best in mechanical watchmaking.
This year, the jury, which included respected industry professionals, selected IWC's first secular perpetual calendar as the grand winner. This remarkable timepiece, known as the Portugieser Eternal Calendar, combines exquisite craftsmanship with advanced calendar functionality.
The IWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar is equipped with a 400-year gear mechanism that accurately accounts for the complexities of the Gregorian calendar, including leap years. This innovative design ensures the watch displays the correct date until the year 3999. Impressively, the 400-year gear consists of just eight components, a testament to IWC's commitment to simplicity in watch complications.
In addition to its precise calendar function, the IWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar also features the world's most accurate moon phase display. With a deviation of only one day after 45 million years, the moon phase indication is a testament to the brand's dedication to accuracy.
The grand winner of the GPHG 2024 awards is presented in a platinum case with a crisp white dial adorned with sapphire crystal elements. This design choice showcases both the longevity of the Portugieser collection and the ingenuity of IWC's research and development team.
Other category winners at the GPHG 2024 awards were also recognized for their exceptional craftsmanship and innovation. To view the full list of winners, visit the official GPHG website.
