- Dwayne Johnson wore one of the world’s best watch releases for 2024.
- The IWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar won the Aiguille d’Or at the Academy Watch Awards.
- This piece features unprecedented precision in a larger 44.4mm case.
We all know Dwayne Johnson is a stylish guy… which is saying a lot for someone with one of the biggest frames in Hollywood. But take a look back at his past awards shows to see that The Rock was rocking the gorgeous suits that every man should look to introduce to his wardrobe — whether they’re rocking the red carpet this season or not.
It’s fitting, then, that Johnson’s choice of wristwear is… 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards She continued the trend with the typical aplomb of the American actor, wearing one of the world’s most iconic watch releases of the year.
IWC Portugieser perpetual calendar
Just a few months before Hollywood awards season kicks off at the Golden Globe Awards, Home High-end watchesGeneva, Switzerland welcomed the biggest names in the watch industry Geneva Grand Prix of Hourswhere IWC Portugieser perpetual calendar (Ref. IW505701) received the Aiguille d’Or for Best Watch Image of the Year.
It is a masterpiece of watchmaking that perfectly complements Dwayne Johnson’s commanding and sophisticated style. For someone as big as The Rock, the 44.4mm IWC platinum case is the perfect choice for the man who dominates the red carpet and the silver screen.
At the heart of the Portugieser perpetual calendar lies unparalleled innovation. The standout feature is the moon phase display, which is celebrated as the most accurate in the world, deviating by just one day every 45 million years.
This unparalleled precision was the result of cutting-edge engineering, a record achievement for IWC engineers who took advantage of advanced computational simulations to redefine what was mechanically possible for today’s watch versions. It’s no wonder this timepiece has taken top honors at GPHG, cementing its place as a modern icon in the world of watchmaking.
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Winning the Aiguille d’Or at the GPHG – widely regarded as the Oscars of the watchmaking world – is a crowning achievement for any watch and concludes an amazing year for Swiss luxury. Maison IWC.
Awarded for the best overall watch of the year, previous winners include the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle and the Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Concept for its inherent complications and innovative design.
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