The impressive history of IWC Da Vinci began in 1969 and continues to this day. The Swiss watch manufacturer has focussed less on consistency in design and more on a changing design language. In addition to this change, which took place regularly, it is above all the mechanics of the Da Vinci that captivates watch enthusiasts all over the world.
History of the IWC Da Vinci
The watch manufacturer from Schaffhausen in Switzerland made a special mark with the IWC Da Vinci. Equipped with the first quartz movement to bear the "Swiss made" seal of origin, it laid the foundation for one of the most successful developments in the Alpine republic. The innovative ideas of Leonardo Da Vinci and the evolutionary step of manufacturing its own movements went hand in hand with this watch.
In the years that followed, IWC was by no means to adhere to a constant design language for the Da Vinci; rather, very different models were launched on the market. To this day, there is no uniform trend in this respect. In 2007, the trend was towards a tonneau-shaped case, while more recent editions have returned to a round design.
This has not detracted from its popularity; in fact, this luxury watch stands out from many of its competitors. For collectors, it is of interest that there are several well-known special models that promise a high increase in value.
The changing design of the IWC Da Vinci
While many other luxury watches focus on constant recognition values, this is not the case with the Da Vinci. The different shapes offer just as much variety as the colouring of the dials and the number of complications. Every interested watch buyer is spoilt for choice in this respect, as there are models of the IWC Da Vinci with round, tonneau-shaped or rectangular cases. Added to this is the choice of colour for the dial and case, with various gold options very often being used. Ultimately, every IWC Da Vinci is a technical masterpiece that guarantees outstanding functionality for decades to come.
Models of the IWC Da Vinci
The decades-long history of the IWC Da Vinci means that there are many product variants on the market. The IWC Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar (Ref. IW375001), which was designed by watchmaker Kurt Klaus and only required adjustment in 2100, is certainly very popular. The Da Vinci Chronograph is a sporty series among the numerous variations of the Da Vinci that has been very well received. The Da Vinci Ceramic Perpetual, the Da Vinci Lady Chronograph and the Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Tourbillon Four Seasons are exceptional variants with collector's potential.
Price of an IWC Da Vinci
The wide range of variants of the IWC Da Vinci naturally means that the prices can vary considerably. An IWC Da Vinci Automatic is available from just €3,000, while an IWC Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar in yellow gold costs almost €10,000. The same model only in platinum reaches a price of almost 29,000 euros. Exceptional models such as the Da Vinci Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph in gold are astronomically expensive at 93,000 euros.
