Have you ever dreamed of owning a piece of the moon? IWC Schaffhausen has made that dream a reality with its latest marvel, the Moon Phase Master IWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar. Just wait because we’re about to take you on a stellar journey through time and space, filled with fun facts, mind-blowing precision and a Guinness World Record! (REF IW505701)
The Big Announcement: June 26, 2024
Imagine our excitement when we heard the news: the newly presented Moon Phase Master IWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar has been officially recognized as the “most accurate moon phase wristwatch” by Guinness World Records! That’s right, guys; this watch has a theoretical error of just one day in 45,361,055 years. Let’s repeat that: 45 million years! That’s older than the age of our planet! The previous record was broken over 43 million years ago. Wow, let’s aim for the stars!
How Does It Work? The Magic Behind the Precision
So, how did IWC achieve this astronomical feat? All thanks to their brilliant engineers and a little thing called a 3-wheel gearbox. This setup shortens the length of a calendar month to almost perfectly match the lunar cycle. Often referred to as the most glamorous complication in watchmaking, the moon phase indicator ensures you’ll never miss the full moon, even if it’s hidden behind clouds. A miracle for the Moon Phase Master IWC Portugieser collection.
The Engineering Marvel: A Deep Dive (Moon Phase Master IWC Portugieser)
The heart of this lunar magic is in the moon phase display, where a gear works its magic between the base calendar module and the moon phase dial. This gear train precisely adjusts the length of a calendar month according to the synodic month. The accuracy of this display depends on the number of wheels, their proportions and the number of teeth.
IWC engineers went to great lengths to define critical parameters such as the minimum and maximum number of teeth per wheel. They even ran a computer simulation that spanned nearly 23 trillion combinations! Yes, you read that right: one trillion! They found the perfect combination through an iterative process, ensuring that the display deviates by just one day every 45 million years.
Cutting-Edge Manufacturing: The LIGA Process
But the story doesn’t end there. Achieving such high precision required minimizing the play between the wheels, which meant optimizing the geometry of the teeth. Traditional metal processing was not an option, so IWC turned to the LIGA process – lithography, plating and forming. This high-tech method, often used in the semiconductor industry, produced tiny, precise components with unparalleled accuracy.
A Legacy of Excellence: IWC Schaffhausen
Let’s take a moment to look at IWC Schaffhausen, the creator of this miracle timepiece. Founded in 1868 by American horologist Florentine Ariosto Jones, IWC combines human craftsmanship with the most advanced technology. Throughout its 150-year history, IWC has built a reputation for creating reliable and functional complications, especially chronographs and calendars, that are easy for customers to use.
IWC is also a pioneer in producing sustainable luxury watches, responsibly sourcing materials and minimizing its environmental impact. Their commitment to transparency, circularity and responsibility ensures that each watch is designed to last for generations. They also collaborate with global organizations to support children and young people.
Join the Lunar Legacy (Moon Phase Master IWC Portugieser)
So, dear watch lovers, if you are ready to elevate your style and embrace a legacy of innovation and sophistication, look no further than the IWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar. It is not just a watch; it is a piece of space on your wrist, officially recognized by the Guinness Book of Records.