European Watch Clock and Jewellery Fair 1993 8F 236
Development of this design equipped with the IWC 1868 calibre took 125 years. “Il Destriero Scafusia” by IWC proudly ranks as the world’s first wrist-worn “Grande Complication”. Previewed last year, the first of IWC’s limited, 125-unit series have been readied in time for this year’s salute to the 125th anniversary of IWC, founded In 1868. 16 lines, flying tourbillon rotating inside an amagnetic platinum carriage, 750 parts and components, 77 jewels and 21 functions including hours, minutes and seconds, perpetual calendar, split-second chronograph and minute repeater. (IWC International Watch Co., Schaffhausen “Il Destriero Scafusla”)