Explaining the overhaul fees for each IWC collection, including details and duration

A watch is not just a tool for telling time. A watch that you develop a deep attachment to through daily life becomes a partner that you want to continue using forever. An overhaul is essential for this. For those who love IWC, we will explain the fees and contents of the overhaul.

IWC Watches and Overhauls

IWC is a long-established luxury watch brand founded in 1868. Originating in Switzerland, the holy land of watchmaking, the brand is named after the initials "International Watch Company."

It is a brand known for its simple and sturdy appearance and high quality, but overhauls are essential to continue using their watches. Let's take a closer look at why this is necessary.

The need for an overhaul

A luxury watch contains numerous parts that operate complex functions, and lubricants are used to prevent wear and tear.

As each part interacts with the other, the oil inside the case deteriorates. If the lubricating oil evaporates or solidifies, it loses its function and the parts can damage each other.

The loss of smooth operation can lead to damage, breakage, wear, etc. This can have a significant impact on the accuracy of the watch, making an overhaul necessary.

An overhaul is like a medical checkup in human life. Regular checkups and proper care will help your watch last longer.

IWC Complete Service

IWC provides support to its users through a system called Complete Service.

When a watch is brought to a service center, it is first thoroughly inspected by a watch diagnostician, who checks for any technical issues and determines what repairs and parts are required.

An experienced technician then disassembles the entire movement, cleans each component, and reassembles the precision mechanism using only identical, genuine parts.

Customers can also choose to have their cases and bracelets polished to a mirror finish or hairline finish by specially trained polishing technicians.

Regular prices for each major collection

IWC has released a variety of collections, each with its own unique appeal, satisfying the expectations of watch enthusiasts.

The cost of an overhaul also varies depending on the collection. Let's check the official fees for each type.

Portofino

The Portofino is one of IWC's most popular and representative collections.

The traditional style creates a sophisticated atmosphere, making it suitable for a wide range of occasions, from business to social gatherings.

We have summarized the overhaul fees (tax included) for the Portofino by drive system. Please refer to the following table.

Aquatimer

The Aquatimer is one of IWC's six traditional collections and is the company's signature diver's watch.

To protect the owner underwater, the bezel is equipped with a safety device and is also painted with luminous paint for high visibility.

It also features a Safe Dive system with an inner bezel that only rotates in one direction to prevent changes to the dive time due to malfunction.

The cost required for overhauling an Aquatimer is based on the following:

Portuguese

The Portugieser was born in 1939. It was made in response to an order from a Portuguese merchant who wanted a highly accurate watch that was perfect for sailing, regardless of size.

IWC watches, which prioritize stability, tend to be large in size, and the Portugieser was even more so, so when it was released it was not listed as a popular line.

As time passed and its large size came to be seen as one of its attractions, the Portugieser once again came into the spotlight.

What makes this watch unique is that it incorporates sophisticated ingenuity throughout to make the larger watch look stylish. For example, the case structure and back cover design are carefully designed to minimize the sense of thickness.

The Portuguese Chronograph, released in 95, quickly became a popular collection.

Here's a rough estimate of the costs involved in overhauling a Portugieser:

Ingenieur

IWC introduced the Ingenieur in 1955. The name of the collection comes from the German word for engineer.

The Ingenieur's greatest feature is its high level of magnetic resistance, which was designed based on the antimagnetic technology developed for IWC's military pilot watches.

This anti-magnetic feature is also extremely useful in modern life, protecting your precious watch from the numerous electronic devices that generate electromagnetic waves that can affect the watch.

The cost of overhauling an Ingenieur is as follows:

*Prices may vary depending on the model year.