A look back in time through two exhibitions by IWC

IWC celebrates the Portugieser timepieces through two exhibitions at the boutiques at ION Orchard and Marina Bay Sands. IWC Portugieser — Navigating Through Time, the retrospective exhibition brings together nine creations that have marked defining moments in the lineage of the Portugieser family. Visitors to the exhibition will be treated to an exhibition that takes you back in time, as far back as 80 years where you will view some of the company’s best-known collection.

Some highlights you can look out for is the observation watch IWC built for the British Royal Navy in 1943 ( pictured). Found on the decks of warships, submarines or aircraft carriers, the observation watch served as inspiration for the clean and functional look of the iconic Reference 325 — the first IWC Portugieser wristwatch from 1939.

Other timepieces include the Yacht Club Ref. 811 from 1967 which, housing a spring-mounted movement, was lauded for its elegance and durability; the 42.5mm Portugieser Anniversary Edition from 1993 that started a global trend favouring larger watches; and the first Portugieser Chronograph from 1998 which became one of the most recognisable creations in the entire watch industry.

The IWC Portugieser – Navigating Through Time exhibition is open to the public on the following dates and timings:

• Oct 17–25, from 11am to 9pm, at the IWC Schaffhausen ION Orchard boutique (#02-06)

• Oct 26 to Nov 8, from 12pm to 9pm, at the IWC Schaffhausen Marina Bay Sands bou

tique (# B2- 210).

• Private walkthroughs of the exhibition are strictly by appointment only. Visit https://

watches.iwc.com/NTT to make a booking. Admission is free.