IWC Schaffhausen Aquatimer Chronograph Edition “La Cumbre Volcano” Limited Edition (Ref. IW379505)

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At SIHH 2016, IWC Schaffhausen will unveil the Aquatimer Chronograph Edition “La Cumbre Volcano” (Ref. IW379505), a limited edition collection of 500 pieces, dedicated to the eponymous volcano in the Galapagos Islands.

This new member to the popular Aquatimer range of diving timepieces features the IWC manufactured 89365-calibre movement. Water-resistant to 30 bar, the chronograph has a flyback function, automatic winding and a power reserve of 68 hours. The dive time can be set using the mechanical external/internal rotating bezel.

This ingenious in-house development from IWC combines the legibility of an internal rotating dive ring with the ease of use of an external bezel. The IWC SafeDive system ensures that the inner ring can be moved only anticlockwise. The luminescent coating on the hands, numerals and internal rotating bezel guarantee optimum legibility under water.

IWC Schaffhausen Aquatimer Chronograph Edition “La Cumbre Volcano” Limited Edition (Ref. IW379505)

With this special edition, IWC Schaffhausen addresses the issues facing the Galapagos archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. Since 2009, the company has been working as partner of the Charles Darwin Foundation to preserve this fragile ecosystem and its fascinating biodiversity.

The limited-edition timepiece is dedicated to the La Cumbre volcano on the island of Fernandina. The internal rotating bezel, central seconds and minute hand of the chronograph display are dark red in colour to symbolize seething magma.

IWC Schaffhausen Aquatimer Chronograph Edition “La Cumbre Volcano” Limited Edition (Ref. IW379505)

The engraving on the case back shows the volcano erupting. The stainless-steel case is coated with matte black rubber, which gives the watch its singular feel. Every case is individually pressure and heat-bonded with the rubber.

Part of the proceeds from sales is used to support the Charles Darwin Foundation.

Technical details

Model: IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Edition “La Cumbre Volcano”, Ref. IW379505

Edition
Limited to 500 watches

Functions
Date display
Stopwatch function with minutes and seconds
Small hacking seconds

Movement
In-house Calibre 89365, Mechanical chronograph movement
Frequency: 28,800 A/h | 4 Hz
Jewels: 35
Power reserve: 68 h
Winding: Automatic

Case, dial and strap
Rubber-coated stainless-steel case
Diameter: 44 mm
Height: 17 mm
Glass: Sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
Mechanical external/internal rotating bezel with SafeDive system
Screw-in crown
Back engraving
Black dial
Luminescent elements on hands, dial and internal rotating bezel
Water-resistant: 30 bar
Black rubber strap, stainless-steel pin buckle
IWC bracelet quick-change system