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Development History of IWC Watches
1868
IWC watch brand was established in the year of 1868 by a young American named Florentine A. Jones. It is also a Swiss watch brand and it has a history more than 130 years. Since establishment of IWC watch factory, accuracy of timing has been grasped by the man. IWC means International Watch Company, targeting at promoting its watches in the whole world.
1874
In this year IWC transformed to be a stock company, and founded its new workshop on Rhine River Bank.
1875
IWC owned 196 staffs this year.
1879
IWC took part in the Basel World held in Sidney and started to gain fame in the international market.
1885
This year, IWC watches adopting first group of Pallweber system with display of hour and minute were produced, which was pioneering in the whole world.
1887
IWC Magique wrist watch with flexible watch case was born. This watch was equipped with 24-hour display function, which can be used as hunting watch.
1891
IWC started to offer serviced watches for Italian State Railways.
1906
IWC won Great Prix in the Basel World held in Milan.
1935
IWC started its cooperation with Patek Phillipe and exported its products into America.
1936

IWC issued its first pilot watch with black watch dial and luminescent pointers. And this watch has rotating inner ring and movement with anti-magnetism function.
1938
IWC issued its first observer watch with bigger second hand to satisfy needs of royal navy.
1945

IWC issued W. W. W. watch which is the first military watch with waterproof function for British land force.
1955

First wrist watch Ingenieur with automatic movement was produced
1970

IWC issued its first quartz watch Da Vinci equipped with Beta-21 movement.
1982

IWC produced its Ocean 2000 anti-magnetism watch which has waterproof function up to 2000 meters.
1993

IWC issued its Il Destriero, which was the most complicated watch. It has multi functions including tourbillion, ratrapantte timing and minute repeater.
2003

IWC issued Portuguese Perpetual Calendar and pitfire pilot watches in the Basel World held in Geneva.
2005

IWC Ingenieur issued its all-new series, which can express endless pursuit for watch-making technique.
Hublot Brings Out The Fourth Series

Months before the exhibition in Baselworld, CEO of the enterprise had pictured the future of this watch, that is, to produce more classical watches, to be better at design and be more energetic, now this brand-new series of watches have shown their expectation after Big Bang, King Power and Classic Fusion, which are three series of products already popular around the world.
At Baselworld, Hublot shows the first bottle-shaped wristwatch in its history, the watchcase with beautiful line is all made of titanium which is a very strong metal standable to high heat. The movement of this watch is also shaped like a bottle, which can perfectly match the outline of it. This outstanding watch is named as HUB5100, including 384 parts and 43 diamonds, produced and designed solely by Hublot company. The mechanism relies on three barrels which can provide memory function for as long as ten days.

Apart from its material function, the watch is smart in design. It has been hollowed out in the watchcase, giving away the complicated mechanism of the watch away, which can impress people easily. It’s so special that nobody can notice it when somebody wears it in public. And the design, the bottle-like shape can show others that you are an independent person who rarely rely on other people. This series is limited to 100 watches, so there’s no time to think, because time is money, and there’s no chance to miss then regain it. Please don’t wait.
Wearing this watch with good quality and special design, you can be the focus at any time and in any place. In business, you can seem more professional and trustful. In social life, you are more confident and independent. In ladie’s eyes, you are a successful man with good tase. So why not seize the chance to be yourself and to express yourself?
A Brief Introduction of Sport Watches
With the development of our society, a watch is not only used for timing, but also for decorating and showing the status. In terms of outdoor sports enthusiasts, it’s very important for a watch to have all kinds of functions that suit for outdoor sports.
Mountaineer’s watch
Mountaineer’s watch plays a role of a professional instrument instead of a timing machine in climbing. Firstly, it has a bigger dial than other watches, which makes users easier to read the time. Secondly, most watchbands of mountaineer’s watches are made of metal, because metal is the best material in security and durability. Finally, a mountaineer’s watch has a compass, a GPS and a miniature map. Besides, it can measure the height of a mountain by GPS and miniature map. According to that, it can forecast that it takes how much time to get to the top of the mountain, which plays an important part in planning routes.
Cycler or runner’s watch
It has no need to have a big dial but it asks for light and convenient. It is made of synthetic rubber in case of sweat causing material variation. Users can know the distance that you go through the watch. What’s more, it must be equipped with a heart rate sensor and a temperature sensor to let users know their physical condition better.
Diver’s watch
As an indispensable equipment of diving, diver’s watch has an exact GPS, a water level depth sensor and laser lights. Only a watch with 10 ATM can work underwater. Users can know the depth of water, left pressure and direction in time with a diver’s watch, when diving.
A sport watch for golf
It has a special capability to make people and balls together. Whenever it is, the miniature map of the watch can show the exact distance among the player, the ball and the hole. At the same time, players will feel very comfortable with its leather watchband and fashionable appearance.
