IWC Aquatimer IW379503

New in 2014, this remarkable chronograph pays tribute to the fateful voyage of Charles Darwin in the 1830s on the HMS Beagle. The legendary expedition incorporated the Galapagos Islands, where Darwin first conceived the ideas behind the theory of evolution. This special Aquatimer was made in support of the Charles Darwin Foundation, which works to conserve the unique ecology of the Galapagos. It is remarkable for its beautiful and innovative use of bronze in the case (a first for IWC) – a key material in 19th century shipbuilding and one that acquires a distinctive patina with age, demonstrating Darwin's observation that “nothing is more constant than change”. There's also a superb in-house flyback movement and the brand's new “SafeDive” bezel, which prevents accidental changes to dive times.

This IWC has undergone a thorough inspection of accuracy, functionality and condition at our IWC certified service centre to determine the level of reconditioning required to meet our strict standards. It has also been checked against our records to ensure authenticity. All our watches have a 24-month warranty for your peace of mind.

Box: Yes
Year: 2015
Product code: 218276
Case size: 44 MM
Case material: Bronze
Movement: Automatic A mechanical watch is powered by a spring. Manual mechanical watches must be hand wound. Automatic watches are also mechanical, and are wound by a weight that spins with the wearer's movements. A quartz watch is battery powered and extremely accurate.
Bracelet material: Rubber - Black
Dial type: Black Baton
Water resistance: 300 metres