The Pallweber pocket sequences showed the hours and minutes in numerals on rotating disks. These pocket watches dated back to 1884 and this style screen proved to be a radical development for the time. The pocket watches were available. The Pallweber is back with the 5051 re-edition of the pocketwatch and reference 5050 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of IWC.

IWC Pallweber “150 Years” Reference 5050 These new versions aren’t only a reference into the design of the Pallweber but is also a tribute to F.A. Jones, the American watch maker who based IWC. These watches are powered by the IWC 94200 calibre, where a solution was developed by the watchmakers for the sophisticated screen. Today, a single-minute disc is supplied by another wheel train and cogs. A particular release mechanism is establishing a connection to unlock and lock the major wheel the wheel to be advanced by every 60 seconds. The same as the pocket watches, these display discs are connected by a linkage with cross drive, allowing them to be moved forward or backwards using the crown.

5050 Technical Details Calibre 94200 Manual winding 60 hour power reserve Big digital screens Hours, minutes and small-seconds (hacking) Exhibition caseback Jubilee medallion on motion Black Santoni alligator strap 30m water resistance 45mm instance 12mm thickness Platinum case White dial with lacquered finish Dark indices on blue display discs Limited Edition of 25 $57,800 Reference IW505002: 18K Red Gold case White dial with lacquered finish Black indices on white screen discs Limited Edition of 250 $36,600 Reference IW505003: Stainless Steel case Blue dial with lacquered finish White indices with white display discs Limited Edition of 500 $23,100