The Aquatimer Chronograph Edition "Galapagos Islands" timepiece commemorates the partnership established in 2009 between IWC Schaffhausen and the Charles Darwin Foundation. Unveiled on the 5th anniversary of the relationship is the latest special edition which, for the first time ever, is equipped with an IWC-manufactured movement, the in-house 89365 calibre.
As has been the case since 2009, part of the proceeds from sales of the IWC Galapagos editions goes to the Charles Darwin Foundation, named for the British naturalist who discovered the key to his theory of evolution on the location close to 180 years ago.
The Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz - the second-largest island in the archipelago - was built in 1964 and remains the scientific centre of the Galapagos.
2014 marks the 50th anniversary milestone for the institute.
Over 100 scientists, students, teachers and volunteers continue to research the indigenous flora and fauna on the site, as well as work to preserve the Galapagos World Heritage Site from destruction. The center trains national park guides, organizes seminars for teachers and students, and publishes the findings of its research and does so on a non-profit level through donations.
"We are faced with enormous challenges if we are to preserve the biodiversity of the indigenous fauna and flora on the Galapagos for future generations,” explains Swen Lorenz, CEO of the Charles Darwin Foundation.
Merely combating invasive species and developing sustainable concepts for acceptable levels of tourism are incredibly costly and labour-intensive. We are very grateful for the support we have received from our long-term partner IWC Schaffhausen."
Georges Kern, CEO of IWC adds "IWC Schaffhausen pledges itself to ecologically responsible behaviour and pursues a corporate strategy based firmly on sustainability."
As the manufacturer of diver’s watches, IWC believes it has a special obligation to preserve the unique world of the Galapagos, both above and below water."
To mark the occasion, IWC has created the Aquatimer Chronograph Edition "Galapagos Islands" (Ref. IW379502) to symbolize its commitment to the threatened archipelago.
A special feature of the watch is the matte black rubber coating on its stainless steel case created through a complex vulcanization process, during which each individual case is placed in a special mould and subjected to heat and pressure to bond it with the rubber.
The timepiece comes with the familiar black-and-white contrast seen on the dial; with the black for the lava on the volcanic islands, and the white for the mist in which they are often shrouded.
IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Edition "Galapagos Islands" is certainly a right fit for the adventurer who holds sustainability of the environment close to heart and appreciates fine watchmaking - Engineered for Men.
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