IWC, A very fine and exceptional, limited edition number 78/125, Il Destriero Scafusia, minute repeating, tourbillon, perpetual calendar, moon phase, split-second chronograph, wristwatch in white gold, with diamond set case and bracelet.

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The IWC “Il Destriero Scafusia”, or The Warhorse from Schaffhausen, stands as one of the most technically and artistically ambitious wristwatches ever created, a definitive statement of IWC’s mastery in high complication. Conceived to celebrate the manufacture’s 125th anniversary in 1993, it represented the culmination of centuries of horological innovation. Only 125 examples were produced across yellow gold, rose gold, and platinum, with the final piece completed at precisely 11:59:59 PM on December 31, 1999, symbolically marking the end of the millennium.
At its core beats the caliber 1868, a breathtaking hand-finished mechanism of over 750 components and 22 complications, including a flying minute tourbillon, split-seconds chronograph, minute repeater, moon phase, and secular perpetual calendar with a four-digit year display. This extraordinary engine showcases IWC’s engineering brilliance, visible through the sapphire caseback where its gold bridges, blued screws, and engraving reveal an unparalleled level of detail and artistry.
This example, cased in white gold and fully set with baguette-cut diamonds across both the bezel and the bracelet, ranks among the rarest configurations ever made. According to IWC, fewer than 10 pieces were executed in this fully gem-set form, making it not just a mechanical marvel but also a dazzling expression of haute horlogerie.

Key features:
– 18K White Gold Case and Diamond-Set Bracelet | Sapphire Display Back
– Calibre 1868 | Manual Wind | 22 Complications
– Flying Tourbillon | Minute Repeater | Split-Seconds Chronograph
– Secular Perpetual Calendar with Four-Digit Year | Moon Phase

A monument to craftsmanship, intellect, and audacity, the Il Destriero Scafusia remains one of the most complex and coveted timepieces in the history of modern watchmaking, a masterpiece that embodies the soul of IWC Schaffhausen.