IWC Platinum Il Destriero Scafusia Grand Complication Bracelet Watch

About this item

• Brand: IWC
• Collection: Il Destriero Scafusia
• Model: Il Destriero Scafusia
• Reference: 1868

Description Description Brand: IWC Reference: 1868 Material: Platinum Dial Color: White Dimensions: 42 mm Watch Movement: Self-Winding Bracelet/Strap: Platinum Box/Paper: Box & Papers Condition: Excellent Overall Condition, No Notable Signs of Wear SKU: 202623 In 1993, as the International Watch Co. celebrated its 125th anniversary, it unveiled what was at that time one of the most ambitious wristwatches ever made. Known as Il Destriero Scafusia, literally The Warhorse of Schaffhausen, this watch was born not from market trends but from an authentic impulse to demonstrate what a mechanical wristwatch could achieve. Limited to just 125 pieces across all metals, with only a select handful in platinum, it stood shoulder to shoulder with other grand complications of the era and cemented IWCs reputation beyond pilots and dress watches. This platinum version of the IWC Il Destriero Scafusia carries the gravitas of that inheritance with presence rather than flamboyance. The 42mm case has weight and density that speak to its precious metal, finished with the kind of razor-crisp polishing and brushing you expect from top-tier manufacture work. Framed beneath a sapphire crystal, the dial here is a serene white that balances an extraordinary array of functions with clarity. Day, date, month, leap year and moon phase sit alongside chronograph registers in a layout that feels considered, not cluttered. The hands, fine and blued against a bright dial, give an immediate sense of precision and purpose. Under the surface beats a movement calibre designed to bring together a perpetual calendar, split-seconds chronograph, minute repeater and flying tourbillon. For collectors and enthusiasts this combination is endlessly fascinating: not because it throws complication at complication, but because each element was integrated thoughtfully. The minute repeaters chimes, the split-seconds timing capability and the secular accuracy of the perpetual calendar all reflect generations of accumulated expertise. On the wrist this example feels like a rare conversation piece rather than a showpiece. Its. in excellent overall with no notable signs of wear and it preserves its original impact. Its a watch that rewards knowledge: theres a story in every complication and a quiet seriousness to how it was resolved in metal and movement. For someone who already understands why grand complications matter, this remains one of the most authentic expressions of that credo from the last decades of the 20th century.. We offer a 5 day inspection period on all pieces, giving the customer the opportunity to see the watch in the metal before fulling committing. Once an order has placed, we have our watchmaker perform a final time and pressure test, inspect the movement and ensure the watch is running in top condition. We stand by our products and provide a one year warranty on time keeping. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with any questions.

Specifications

Brand

IWC

Collection

Il Destriero Scafusia

Model

Il Destriero Scafusia

Reference

1868

Year

Unknown

Condition

Used (Very good)

Condition note

The item shows minor signs of wear, such as small, intangible scratches.

Scope of delivery

Original box, original papers

Box

yes

Papers

yes

Movement

Automatic

Case material

Platinum

Case diameter

42 mm

Dial

White

Bracelet

Platinum

Functions

Moon phase, Minute repeater, Chronograph, Chiming clock, Repeater, Tourbillon, Date, Month, Year, 4-year calendar, Perpetual calendar

SKU

pv-43062075