For IWC’s latest collaboration with Lewis Hamilton, the luxury Swiss watchmaker reimagines the Portugieser, one of its oldest and most recognizable models in an alluring teal hue. When it comes to clothing, the seven-time F1 world champion often sports bold, vibrant hues, eye-catching patterns, as well as unusual designs. As an extension of Hamilton’s look, the timepiece also borrows aesthetic cues from his expressive and adventurous dress style. Precious platinum houses the enchanting teal dial, measuring 43.5mm in diameter and providing ample room to showcase a well-proportioned and finely embellished watch face. The center of the dial is affixed with slightly recessed displays for the retrograde date and chronograph, while 12 diamonds accentuate the outer ring, with each one accompanying a different Arabic numeral. A particular spotlight is directed at the flying hacking minute tourbillon, which sits at the 6 o’clock mark, where its balance wheel can be observed via its small cage. Powering this striking special-edition timekeeper is the in-house 89900 automatic-winding caliber. Fitted with 42 jewels, and an 18-carat gold oscillating weight, the intricate movement can be clearly observed via the sapphire crystal exhibition caseback. In collaboration with seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton, IWC Portugieser Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph Lewis Hamilton has […]