IWC Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar IW925201

Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar : IW925201

The IWC Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar, reference IW925201, is a notable timepiece from the 1985 Da Vinci collection. It features a polished yellow gold case with a solid caseback, measuring 39 mm in diameter. The watch is characterized by its white dial, which provides a classic and elegant backdrop for its perpetual calendar complications. Released during a period of significant innovation, this model was among the first to showcase IWC's perpetual calendar mechanism for wristwatches, a development that set a new standard in the industry. The Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar gained critical acclaim for its sophisticated engineering and became one of the most widely sold perpetual calendar mechanisms in various IWC collections. This model includes hinged lugs and was originally available with either plexiglass or an optional sapphire crystal. Its design and functionality have influenced subsequent masterpieces within IWC's lineup and other collaborations, maintaining its status as an important piece in horological history.