Always have dark mode activated with IWC's newest timepiece

A watch that epitomises aesthetic purity and timeless design, IWC Schaffhausen's Portugieser Chronograph remains one of the house's most celebrated creations. For 2026, the label has revisited this iconic piece, presenting a striking new iteration executed in all-black: Ceratanium.

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This sleek and powerful reimagining is a profound tribute to the enduring strength of the watch's original crafting, in essence, stripping it down to its essential form and allowing the masterpiece to reveal itself in a completely new dimension. Any hint of extraneous details or additions has been eliminated, bringing the chronograph's masterful sculptural quality into sharp focus.

Limited to just 1,500 pieces, the new timepiece is a showcase for IWC's pioneering material innovation, utilising its developed Ceratanium (a material that now has a Pantone colour named after it). A remarkable fusion of engineering and elegance, this material combines the lightness and inherent strength of titanium with the exceptional hardness and scratch-resistance of ceramic, ensuring that the watch is as durable as it is visually appealing. The result is a piece of horological excellence that is both contemporary and eternally classic.